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ERIC Number: ED572699
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Aug
Pages: 8
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
Available Date: N/A
Multiple Disabilities. NICHCY Disability Fact Sheet #10
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
The term "multiple disabilities" is general and broad. From the term, you cannot tell how many disabilities a child has; which disabilities are involved; or how severe each disability is. Many combinations of disabilities are possible. The different disabilities will also have a combined impact. That is why it is also important to ask: How does the combination of these disabilities affect the child's learning, balance, use of the senses, thinking, and so on? The answer will help parents and involved professionals decide what types of supports and services the child needs now and in the future. This fact sheet shares information on the following: (1) help for children with multiple disabilities; (2) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act's (IDEA's) definition of multiple disabilities; (3) the evaluation process for children with multiple disabilities; (4) the importance of supporting children with multiple disabilities in major life activities; (5) tips for parents; (6) tips for teachers; and (7) resources and organizations available.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities. 1825 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20009.; e-mail: nichcy@fhi360.org; Web site: http://nichcy.org
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Parents
Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Special Education Programs (ED/OSERS)
Authoring Institution: National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY); FHI 360
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Grant or Contract Numbers: H326N110002
Author Affiliations: N/A