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2. Special education - Wikipedia

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   e. Special education (also known as special-needs education, aided education, alternative provision, exceptional student education, special ed., SDC, and SPED) is the practice of educating students in a way that accommodates their individual differences, disabilities, and special needs. This involves the individually planned and systematically ...

3. Employment of autistic people - Wikipedia

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   The employment of autistic people is a social issue that is being addressed more and more frequently. These people suffer one of the lowest employment rates among workers with disabilities, with between 76% and 90% of them being unemployed in Europe in 2014 and ca. 85% in the US in 2023. [2]

4. Paraprofessional educator - Wikipedia

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   Paraprofessional educator. A paraprofessional educator, alternatively known as a paraeducator, para, instructional assistant, educational assistant, teacher's aide or classroom assistant, is a teaching -related position within a school generally responsible for specialized or concentrated assistance for students in elementary and secondary ...

5. Direct support professional - Wikipedia

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   Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are professionals who work directly with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with the aim of assisting the individual to become integrated into their community or the least restrictive environment. DSPs share similar job duties with professional caregivers; they may assist with activities ...

6. Developmental disability - Wikipedia

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   Developmental disability. Developmental disability is a diverse group of chronic conditions, comprising mental or physical impairments that arise before adulthood. Developmental disabilities cause individuals living with them many difficulties in certain areas of life, especially in "language, mobility, learning, self-help, and independent ...

7. Individualized Education Program - Wikipedia

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   v. t. e. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a legal document under United States law that is developed for each public school child in the U.S. who needs special education. It is created through a team of the child's parent (s), the student and district personnel who are knowledgeable about the child's needs. [1]