Which of the following describes the most important need of every school-aged child with a disability?
a. A teacher who understands the child's needs
b. An advocate within the school system
c. An assessment with comparison with developmental milestones
d. An individualized education plan (IEP)
ANS: D
A child should have all of the above items, an advocate in the school nurse, a teacher who understands, an assessment including comparison with developmental milestones, as all of these are components of an IEP with goals, cooperatively developed with the parents, to help the child succeed in school. The IEP describes the goals, as well as any special support needed to help achieve them. The IEP is the most comprehensive answer.
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