If a referral is being made by a non-resident district, a copy of the referral Form 2 must be forwarded to the Director of the student's resident district. Expedited Form 2 Placement Process- this is for students coming out of a long-term, very restricted, separate facility, who clearly needs the most restrictive educational setting.
International Students moving into the county suspected of having severe cognitive, physical and or behavioral disability, the resident district should immediately conduct a full and comprehensive evaluation. Receipt of the signed and completed Form 2 Referral may be completed within 30 school days. Children with cognitive impairment can model the behavior of their peers, improve social skills, experience new and different settings and most importantly, have fun.
Finding out that a child has a cognitive impairment can be an emotional adjustment. Parents may need time to work through feelings of grief, disappointment or anxiety.
Once they have had time to adjust, parents can reach out to connect with other families of children with a cognitive impairment. They can also begin to gather the information they will need to raise their child. Resources on specific topics such as language development, positive behavior management, early intervention and family dynamics may be especially useful.
Quality educational programs, a stimulating home environment, good health care, and positive support from family, friends and the community enable people with a cognitive impairment to lead happy and fulfilling lives. Cognitive impairment is one of the qualifying disabilities for special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Act IDEA. For children three years and older, the local educational system should be contacted for more information on eligibility and special services.
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The rules have changed! Choose a category below to find out what each of the categories mean. Autism Spectrum Disorder. Cognitive Impairment. Early Childhood Developmental Delay. Emotional Impairment. Hearing Impairment. Other Health Impairment. Physical Impairment.
Severe Multiple Impairment. Specific Learning Disability. Traumatic Brain Injury. Visual Impairment. R Rule 5.
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