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Specific and individualized instructional, environmental and assessment strategies required for a student to meet curriculum expectations for a grade/course. Examples of accommodations include: extra [..]
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Acquired brain injury


A diagnosed medical condition of damage to the brain, resulting from a traumatic or non-traumatic injury, occurring after birth. Traumatic brain injuries involve an external force, like a fall, hit or [..]
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adaptive technology


An area of student need based on his/her demonstrated verbal, non-verbal or physical actions.
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ANXIETY MANAGEMENT


An area of student need, involving frequent worry and nervousness.
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Asperger’s syndrome


One of the three Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV), and one of the five conditions of the Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) category. [..]
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Assistive technology


Assistive Technology (AT) is any piece of technology that helps a student with or without a disability to increase or maintain his/her level of functioning. These often include lap tops with specializ [..]
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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder


A diagnosed condition that is life long. The characteristics of AD/HD include inattention, impulsivity and over-activity problems. The condition affects somewhere between five to eight percent of chil [..]
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augmentative and alternative communication


A formal exceptionality, identified by an Identification Placement and Review Committee (IPRC), in the category of Communication. Incorporates a diagnosed group of three specific psychological conditi [..]
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AUTISTIC DISORDER


One of the three Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV), and one of the five conditions of the Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) category. [..]
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A formal exceptionality, identified by an Identification Placement and Review Committee (IPRC), in the category of Behaviour.
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