An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a written plan developed for public school students eligible for special education services in the U.S. under the Individuals...
What is an IEP?
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Learning Challenge Types
What is Aphasia?
Aphasia: A brain-related condition that affects a person's ability to understand, speak, read, or write. A stroke, traumatic brain injury, or neurodegenerative disease can...
What is Assistive Technology?
Assistive technology (AT) refers to devices, software, or equipment designed to help individuals with disabilities perform tasks that might otherwise be difficult or...
What is AuDHD?
Understanding the Overlap of Autism and ADHD AuDHD is a term used to describe individuals who are both autistic and have ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)....
What is Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)?
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), also called Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), affects how the brain interprets sounds, not how the ears hear them. People with...
What is Autism?
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a range of challenges related to social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech,...
What is Down Syndrome?
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. This additional genetic material affects development and results in the...
What is Dyscalculia?
Dyscalculia is a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to understand and work with numbers. It is sometimes referred to as "number dyslexia" because, like...
What is Dysgraphia?
Dysgraphia is a neurological condition that primarily affects writing abilities. It is characterized by difficulties in the physical act of writing and organizing and...
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a neurological condition that primarily affects reading, spelling, and writing ability. It is a specific learning disability with a neurological basis that often...
What is Dyspraxia?
Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), is a neurological condition that affects coordination and motor skills. Children with dyspraxia may...
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their lives, from the very young to the very old. In school, students may get nervous during a fire drill, before a test or...
