Assistive Technology - Any item, piece of equipment, product, or system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of students with disabilities. Autism - A developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before the age of three. B Behavior Intervention - Acceptable interventions include positive behavioral support strategies that do not cause pain or trauma, and that which respect the student's individual needs and dignity. The person designated by the IEP team to take the lead in monitoring a student's progress toward meeting IEP goals and objectives. The case carrier also ensures that legal timelines and mandates are met for each student on their case load.
Instruction takes place both in the community and in the classroom.
Developmental Delay - An observed difference between a person's development and behavior and the typical development and behavior expected of people of the same age. The condition must also adversely affect the student's educational performance. Goals - Broad or general statements which describe what needs to be learned by the student. This federal law revised many elements of special education. The public agency may initiate a due process hearing to show that its assessment is appropriate.