Special education terms and procedures all new teachers should know

Special education is an important field of education for many children, adults, and infants with a variety of different types of disabilities that require special education. All teachers including new teachers should be aware of the many dynamics involved in special education.

Some very important terms are

* IEP

The IEP is an Individualized Education Program. All students in special education in public schools or other special education programs such as United Cerebral Palsy and the Easter Seals Society must have an IEP for all students.

The IEP is written and developed by a team of professionals, educators, and parents concerned with the education of a a special needs person. In some cases the special needs person can also help in putting the IEP together.

* Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)

All educators should be knowledgeable regarding all information within the IDEA Act. The IDEA Act sets forth the rules of procedure used in all special education programs. It also mandates the use of the IEP.

* Learning disability

All educators should know about the various learning disabilities that can affect the learning of children. Learning disabilities have nothing to do with IQ. A person with a very high IQ or a gifted student could have a learning disability.

The most common learning disabilities are

1) dyslexia

Dyslexia affects the processing of language in reading, writing, spelling and speaking.

2) dyscalculia

People with dyscalculia have problems understanding mathematical concepts.

3) dysgraphia

Dysgraphia affects the writing abilities.

4) dysprafia

Dysprafia affects the fine motor skills in eye-hand coordination, balance, and manual dexterity.

5) auditory processing disorder

People with auditory processing disorder have difficulty hearing differences in sound.

6) visual processing disorder

Visual processing disorder affects the ability to read and understand maps, charts, symbols, pictures, and math.

7) social and emotional problems

Social and emotional problems can affect learning.

8) learning disabilities attributed to genetic disorders and syndromes such as autism, ADHD, and Asperger's syndrome

* Fine Motor Skills

The fine motor skills are the skills needed for writing, cutting, drawing, and manipulating with the fingers or small muscles. Fine motor skills are also concerned with grasping, fastening, strength, and dexterity. Fine motor skills

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