What is the broad difference between the federal definition of autism and the definition in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders?

What will be an ideal response?


The federal definition does not classify autism as a pervasive developmental disorder.

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Describe the third step in the direct instruction model, guided student practice. Explain ways that the teacher might effectively guide students during this time

What will be an ideal response?

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Parent-child relations in immigrant families may be strained by negative family ecological factors and by discrepancies observed in parents who may have problems with acculturation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Most research on between-class ability grouping suggests that it contributes _______

A. to greater achievement for all learners B. to greater achievement for high achievers only C. to greater achievement for few or no learners D. to greater achievement for low achievers

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Each of the following must continue to work together to enable digital technologies to enhance every student's learning except ______

A. the government B. parent organizations C. private organizations D. communities

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