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Jack Wilkinson

Developmental Delay
--IDEA definition-Child with a disability for children aged three through nine (or any subset of that age range, including ages three through five), mayinclude a child (1) Who is experiencing developmental delays as defined by the State and as measured by appropriate diagnostic instruments and procedures in one or more of the following areas: Physical development, cognitive development, communication development, social or emotional development, or adaptive development. [34 CFR 300.8(b)]

--Characteristics- Behavioral Avoids or rarely makes eye contact, does not seek love or approval from caregiver Vision Difficulty following objects or people with eyes, rubs eyes frequently Gross Motor Skills Has stiff arms or legs, uses one side of the body more than another Hearing Talks in an unusually loud or soft voice, does not startle from loud noises --Learning Strategies- Physical Utilize manipulatives, incorporate singing and dancing into many activities, and provide simple, fun obstacle courses Cognitive Be specific when giving praise or feedback, be as concrete as possible, and set a predictable classroom routine Communication Speak slowly and deliberately, paraphrase what the student has said, consult a speech language pathologist Social and Emotional Read books emphasizing emotion, point out consequences of student behavior, put students feelings into words Adaptive Provide experiential learning opportunities, minimize distractions in classroom, and explicitly teach skills related to daily living and self-care

--Resources-1. National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) This site provides the IDEA definition of developmental delay as well as resources, pediatrician info, and an introduction to early intervention services. It primarily helps educators identify children with a developmental delay in their classroom. (http://nichcy.org/disability/specific/dd#know) 2. Do2Learn A business founded by the National Institute of Health that provides classroom resources for teachers instructing children with developmental delays. (http://www.do2learn.com/disabilities/CharacteristicsAndStrategies/D evelopmentalDelay_Strategies.html) 3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Outside of NICHCY, this site stands as the main resource for teachers, professionals, and parents searching for information on developmental delay. This site provides information useful to educators including how to identify a student with developmental delay, developmental milestones useful for said identification, and articles describing how to distinguish between developmental delay and ADHD. (http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment/index.html)

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