Discussion Question #1

Discuss how teachers can make a difference in the education of students with disabilities. What issues are related to difference in identification of diverse groups? Who are students with disabilities? Describe the difference between high-incidence and low-incidence disabilities. (U.S. Department of Education, OSEP, 2013; U.S. Department of Education, OSEP, 2014)

Discussion Question #2

How are disabilities organized for special education? Distinguish the three major schemes. (OSEP, 2013; Müller & Markowitcz, 2004; Fuchs, Fuchs, & Vaughn, in press; Luckasson & Schalock, 2013; OSEP, 2006; TASH, 2004)

Discussion Question #3

For each of the following questions, discuss definitions, types, characteristics, and prevalence. Also identify and define which key terms are related.

• Who are students with learning disabilities?
• Who are students with speech or language impairments?
• Who are students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?
• Who are students with intellectual and developmental disorders?
• Who are students with emotional behavioral disorders?