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Developmental Delays by Zaire Mathews (Knowing The Difference (1) (., Like…
Developmental Delays by Zaire Mathews
A Teacher's Role (2)
A lot of times developmental delays aren't recognized in a child until they are enrolled in school. Teachers can assess how kids are progressing compared to their classmates. They will often notice if a child is falling behind academically, socially, emotionally, and/or physically.
In attempts to help students who may show signs of delays a teacher may tailor the curriculum for that student to help them catch up to their classmates. Differentiating instruction can make a huge difference in a child's learning. They can improve. If they do not improve this may be a sign that the student needs to be referred for special education.
However, before a teacher refers a student for special education the student must go through a response to intervention process.This process takes 6 weeks and teachers collect data and work with their RTI and special eduction team to see what the next steps for the child. A good rapport is essential while dealing with a child who may have developmental delays. Teachers should be in contact with parents about their child's successes and challenges. This usually helps when moving forward In a child's referral process
Knowing The Difference (1)
Like developmental delays Developmental disabilities can also mistaken as learning disabilities or . However, they are not learning disabilities, but they can make learning more difficult. Some conditions that can cause developmental disabilities are autism, Down syndrome, angelman syndrome, fetal alcohol spectrum orders (FASD) and brain injuries.
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Though developmental delays are different .
Some developmental
delays are linked together, Some delays can be caused by some disabilities like down syndrome. It can also be caused by complications during pregnancy and child birth (Ex: prematurity or infections). Though developmental delays usually can't be linked to one thing. If causes of delays like lead poisoning, and ear infections are caught early they can be reversed.
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Though often mistaken to be the same, Developmental Delays and Developmental disabilities differ
Developmental delays are not when a child is "a little bit behind". It is when a child is continually behind in skills other kids his or her age have. Delays can happen in one or more areas such as language, gross and fine motor, social, or thinking skills
The SPED team's roll (3)
If the RTI process has been completed and it is determined that the student needs a referral to the special education team with the parent on board their student may begin testing to see if they need an Individualized Education Program.
An IEP can be confusing for parents so in some cases parents test their kids privately to get a second opinion and compare it to what the specialist their school system provides. Parents may also bring a lawyer to their IEP meetings with their school's special education and administrative team in order to fully understand the details of their child's IEP.
Once the student is given an IEP, teachers and SPED team are obligated by law to abide by the child's IEP whether it be something like a student receiving speech an hour a week, or if that means a student receives a dedicated aide or it may even mean the student moves to a school or classroom that can better help them succeed. By law teachers and administrators must make sure students get what is tailored for them in their IEP.
Moving Forward (4)
There is so much information about developmental delays. A child with a developmental delays and an IEP is most successful when educators and parents work together to make sure students follow a plan while at school and home.
There are many ways to find out how to work with your student who has a developmental delay (even if your student hasn't been given an IEP yet). There are things that parents can do at home even if there child hasn't been tested. (See YouTube video below)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlaDl2y4SUw
Citations.
Morin, A. (n.d.). What You Need to Know About Developmental Delays. Retrieved November 1, 2018, from
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/treatments-approaches/early-intervention/what-you-need-to-know-about-developmental-delays
University of Michigan Health System. (n.d.). Retrieved November 1, 2018, from
http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/devdel.htm