Module 02 Content

In this module, you will begin your continuing education resource on your exceptional child and the disability he/she has. You will continue to build your presentation throughout the rest of this course.

To complete this assignment, do the following:

1.Select one of the 13 categories from the Disability Categories in last module’s lecture. Research your selected disability using at least 2-3 credible resources. Be sure to keep track of the sources you use because you will need to cite them later in this assignment.

2.Create 4-5 slides, including a title slide, that explore the disability you have chosen to focus on. The slides should provide information on:

Diagnosis

Signs/symptoms

Causes

Comorbidity

Outcomes

3.In addition to bullet points that convey the highlights of your presentation, you may use graphics, pictures, charts, or tables as necessary to support and enhance the talking points on your slides.

4.In the Notes section of each slide, and in at least 350 words, expand on your talking points by providing more detail to support each point.

5.These notes would serve as your script if you were actually presenting your presentation to an audience, so write them using an appropriate tone to address your target audience: your co-workers.

6.Cite your sources where appropriate throughout your slides and include a reference slide at the end of your presentation. Format your research sources and your reference slide in APA format.

Remember, in your presentation, you are sharing knowledge with your co-workers so they will be prepared to work with this disability in the future. Make sure that your slides look professional and that you have checked for spelling and grammar errors.

For help with adding NOTES to PowerPoint slides, see the answer to “How do I add speaker notes to my PowerPoint presentation slides?” question in the Answers database. List of Disabilities to choose from geared toward early childhood.

About the Disability Categories

The disability categories are established for the government to determine which children are eligible for FAPE under special education law.

The disability categories are:

1. Autism
2. Deaf-Blindness
3. Deafness
4. Emotional Disturbance
5. Hearing Impairment
6. Mental Retardation (Intellectual Disability)
7. Multiple Disabilities
8. Orthopedic Impairment
9. Other Health Impairment
10. Specific Learning Disability
11. Speech or Language Impairment
12. Traumatic Brain Injury
13. Visual Impairment including Blindness
14. Developmental Delay (depending on the age and state definition)