Characteristics & Strategies

Overview

In this section, we describe the defining characteristics of certain disabilities and offer strategies to address these characteristics.  We do not specifically address every disability defined under IDEA.  However, it is important to note that many effective teaching principles and strategies are often applicable, regardless of the disability area. 

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Characteristics of ADD	Strategies to address ADD

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Characteristics of ASD	Strategies to address ASD

Developmental Delay (DD)
Characteristics of DD	Strategies to address DD

Emotional Disturbance (ED)
Characteristics of ED	Strategies to address ED

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Characteristics of FASD	Strategies to address FASD

Intellectual Disability (ID)
Characteristics of ID	Strategies to address ID

Specific Learning Disability (SLD)
Characteristics of SLD	Strategies to address SLD

Speech or Language Impairment (SLI)
Characteristics of SLI	Strategies to address SLI

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Characteristics of TBI	Strategies to address TBI

Twice Exceptional (2e)
Characteristics of 2e	Strategies to address 2e