Scenario: During a professional development session on IDEA…
Scenario: During a professional development session on IDEA, the facilitator asks teachers to review the disability categories recognized under the law. Several examples are mentioned: Traumatic brain injury, which may affect memory, attention, and problem-solving. Other health impairment, which can include chronic conditions such as ADHD, asthma, or epilepsy. Orthopedic impairment, which involves physical conditions like cerebral palsy or spina bifida that affect mobility. A new teacher then asks: “So, are all of these actually IDEA disability categories?” Which response is correct? (2)