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Special Education Terms Beginning with M - OFind information on special education terms and their definitions to help you navigate the sometimes confusing world of special education terms, jargon, and acronyms.
Malingering - Faking Disabilities is Shamefully Common
Parents of children with learning disabilities may find this hard to believe, but parents of non-disabled children sometimes malinger. Find out what malingering is and why you should care. Mediation in Dispute Resolution - Mediation in Special Education
Learn about mediation as a means of resolving disputes between parents and schools regarding special education programs and students with disabilities. Negative Reinforcers Help Shape Students' Behaviors
Learn about negative reinforcers, what they are, and how they are used to help students with behavior problems. Nonverbal Intelligence
Read about nonverbal intelligence? Learn what is it, how it is assessed, and why it is important. Norm-Referenced Tests
Learn about norm-referenced tests, what they are, and why they are used. Optometrist
Learn about optometrists. Who are they, and what services do they provide to address vision problems? |
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