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Lesson 1: Introduction to Inclusive Settings and Collaboration

Acronym Activity

As you begin this course, you may already be feeling somewhat overwhelmed by the number of acronyms used to describe various components of special education and other related services. The following is a list of some of the common acronyms.  You can complete it after this lesson and see if you improved your acronym language for special education.

Self-Check


Match the acronym to the description by typing corresponding letters into the white boxes.
  • A. ADA
  • B. ADD
  • C. ADHD
  • D. ED
  • E. EHA
  • F. ETI
  • G. FAPE
  • H. HI
  • I. IDEA
  • J. IEP
  • K. IFSP
  • L. LRE
  • M. OHI
  • N. SLD
  • O. TBI
  • P. VI

 

Solution
ADA
Americans With Disabilities Act
ADD
attention deficit disorder
ADHD
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
ED
emotional disorders
EHA
Education for All Handicapped Act
ETI
response to intervention
FAPE
free and appropriate education
HI
hearing impairment
IDEA
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
IEP
individual education plan
IFSP
individual family service plan
LRE
least restrictive environment
OHI
other health impairments
SLD
specific learning disabilities
TBI
traumatic brain injury
VI
visual impairment

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