Why have education professionals replaced medical professionals as the primary professionals to address the needs of exceptional children?

What will be an ideal response?


Even though exceptionalities often have a medical cause and may require medical monitoring, educators spend more time with children with exceptionalities and are in a better position to influence developmental patterns through their intervention.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Select the characteristic that is not associated with the definition of learning disabilities.

a. Reading comprehension problems b. Attention issues c. IQ of 70 or less d. Poor social skills

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Using the five themes of geography is a good organization tool for teachers to use when teaching young students about other nations and people

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is NOT an appropriate definition of handicapped?

a. a condition that distorts normal growth and development b. a condition that delays normal growth and development c. odd, peculiar, or difficult behavior outside the bounds of normal development d. any condition that has a severe negative effect on development or adjustment to life

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