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Special Education Terms - Beginning with S - U
Special education programs are full of terms and acronyms you will need to learn to understand your child's rights, program options, and program planning. Learn common special education terms, what they mean, and why they are important.
Learning Disabilities in Language - What are Learning Disabilities in Language?
Specific learning disabilities in language are types of educational disabilities. Learn about learning disabilities in language.
Schizophrenia Is a Complex Psychiatric Disorder
Schizophrenia is a complex psychiatric disorder with a range of symptoms. Learn about schizophrenia.
Score Interpretations
Learn the different labels attached to test scores and what they mean. Read about levels such as "average" and "below average," and learn how they are used in assessment of children with learning disabilities.
Sensory Integration - What is Sensory Integration Disorder?
Learn about sensory integration disorders.
Special Education Programs - IDEA and Programs in Special Education
Learn the definition of special education programs, what they are, what they involve, and who they serve.
Specially Blended Families - What is a Specially Blended Family?
Learn about specially blended families. What are specially blended families, what are the issues they face, and what strengths help them thrive? Learn more about specially blended families.
Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)
Learn about specially designed instruction (SDI) in special education programs for children with learning disabilities.
Specific Learning Disabilities - What is a Specific Learning Disability?
What does specific learning disability mean? Learn a basic definition of specific learning disability.
Speech or Language Impairment
Learn the definition of a speech or language impairment based on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Standard Deviation
Learn about standard deviations, what they are, and how they are used in assessment and diagnosis of learning disabilities.
Standard Scores
Learn about standard scores and how they are used in assessment.
Stereotypic Movement Disorder - What is a Stereotypic Movement Disorder?
Stereotypic movement disorders can disrupt everyday activities at school, work, and in home life. Learn about stereotypic movement disorders.
Transition – Special Education Transition from Special Education Programs
Learn the definition of transition and why it is important to plan for your special education child's transition.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Learn a basic definition of traumatic brain injury based on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Tutor - What is a Tutor?
Tutor services can be a good way to improve learning. What is a tutor?