special education services
Tailored instructional support
Special education services are instructional support and accommodations provided to students with disabilities.
These services address learning differences, physical impairments, developmental delays, or emotional and behavioral challenges.
Schools develop individualized education programs (IEPs) specifying what services each student receives: Her son qualifies for special education services through the district.
The term encompasses speech therapy, occupational therapy, modified curricula, and classroom accommodations.
- dyslexiaDifficulty processing written language
- autism spectrum disorderNeurodevelopmental condition affecting interaction
- school psychologistMental health professional in education
- assistive technologyDisability-compensating devices and software
- sensory roomTherapeutic space with controlled stimuli
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