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Critical Issue Reflection #4: Assistive Technology

Technology is often associated with computers and sophisticated infrastructures, when it in fact comprises of the simplest of objects and tools to aid processes. For students with disability, technology would become a helpful addition to their individualized learning journey.

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Critical Issue Reflection #1: Special Education Policies, Families, IEPs

As Down Syndrome usually results in mild to moderate intellectual disability and other medical concerns, it is important to set an individualized education program that is tailored to the needs of the student. These individualized program most importantly have to be realistic and achievable i.e. minimum grades and extracurricular participation.

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Disability Inclusion Paper: Autism Spectrum Disorder

In order to create an environment that supports children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, adjustments have to be made in general classrooms — these include setting individualized programs by which students will be instructed, assessed and monitored by. Additionally, parents and teachers have to work together to identify the needs of the ASD students. The hope is for these students to reach their extraordinary goals and pursuits.

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