Children with Special Needs

Name of Disability

Type of Impairment (choose at least one)
 Sensory
 Physical/Orthopedic
 Neurological
 Health Related
 Other (provide an explanation if “other “ is chosen)

Category (Choose at least one)
 Specific Learning Disability (SLD)
 Speech/Language
 Intellectual Disability
 Emotional Disorder
 Hearing/Visual or Combined
 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
 Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE)
 Other (provide an explanation if “other” is chosen)
 How/Why this disability occurs. What are possible causes? What is the prevalence of this
disability in the population? Include numeric or statistical data. (250 words or less)
 Are there current treatments, therapies, and cures for this disability? (250 words or less)

Implications
 How does this disability affect a child? What are the typical characteristics? (250 words or less)
 Are there challenges family members face as a result of having a child with this disability? Include
information about how parents/guardians and siblings are affected. (250 words or less)
 How can this disability affect learning for a child? What are some academic challenges for students
who have this disability? Include topics such as inclusion, recommended teaching strategies and
guidelines, and accommodations to consider. (250 words or less)

Community Programs (research and find two)
 Name of program, association, service provider, or community
 Copy of web link
 Mission Statement (copy and paste this)
 Services Provides (can be a list)