The tram does not apply if a child's educational performance is adversely affected primarily because the child has an emotional disturbance. A comprehensive plan designed to target and change specific inappropriate behaviors that interfere with a student's ability to benefit from their educational program, develop, and maintain relationships. CAPD - Central Auditory Processing Disorder CAPD is difficulty in attending to, discriminating, recognizing, and understanding what is heard, even though hearing and intelligence are normal. CAPD creates difficulty in developing speech and language skills. These kids are often thought to have hearing problems.
Diagnosis is by a speech and language pathologist or audiologist.
Treatment includes speech and language therapy, modifications in the environment, and computerized therapy. CP - Cerebral Palsy A general term for a group of permanently disabling symptoms caused by damage to the developing brain before, during, or after birth. People with cerebral palsy may have poor balance, difficulty in walking, movement, speech impairment, cognitive limitations. A way of collecting information about a student's special learning needs, strengths, and interests. Eligibility for special education services is determined through the evaluation process, and an individualized education plan developed as appropriate.