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National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities. (2012). Categories of disabilities under IDEA.

• Review this website for information on the various disability categories recognized under the IDEA.

Gage, Nicholas & Lierheimer, Kristin & Goran, Lisa. (2012). Characteristics of students with high-incidence disabilities broadly defined. Journal of Disability Policy Studies. 23. 168-178. 10.1177/1044207311425385.

• Review this article to learn more about characteristics of students with high incidence disabilities.

Stelitano, L., Perera, R., & Johnston, W.R. (2019). Supporting students with high-incidence disabilities in U.S. schools: National findings from the American educators' panel. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License (RR-2992-BMGF, 2019).

• Review this article to learn more about how teachers' access to support for serving SWDs varies by type of support, teacher role, and school level. Findings described in this report are based on the results of a survey administered nationally to a representative sample of educators. Focus on the Results section found on pages 8-12.

National Association of Special Education Teachers. (n.d.). Effective Teaching Strategies for Students with LD. NASET LD Report #6.

• LD OnLine is a national educational service of WETA-TV, the PBS station in Washington, DC. Review this website to explore an array of helpful articles, multimedia, monthly columns by noted experts, essays, a comprehensive resource guide, and other related resources.

• Review this website for a comprehensive compilation of professional, scientific, and credentialing information for educators serving individuals with speech, language, and hearing difficulties.

Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders

• Review this website to access comprehensive resources, information, and strategies for working with children identified with EBD, Autism, and mental health challenges.

• Review this website to access research, policies, and practices supportive of individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities.

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities. (2012). Categories of disabilities under IDEA.

• Review this website for information on the various disability categories recognized under the IDEA.

Center for Parent Information & Resources. (2024). Other Health Impairment.

• Review this website for information and resources related to students with Other Health Impairments.

The Adapted Classroom. (2024). Accommodations for students with orthopedic impairments.

• Review this website for information and resources on students with Orthopedic Impairments.

LaRose, S.E., Thoron, A., & Colclasure, S. (2016). Teaching students with disabilities: Orthopedic impairment. University of Florida: IFAS Extension.

• Review this article for information on supporting students with orthopedic disabilities.

• This website, created and maintained by the Autism Society of America, is designed to raise public awareness about autism and provide myriad sources of information related to autism and the potential implications of the diagnosis.

• This website is designed to advance awareness of brain injuries, highlight current research and treatment, and provide education to help improve the quality of life for people affected by traumatic brain injuries.

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities. (2012). Categories of disabilities under IDEA.

• Review this website for information on the various disability categories recognized under the IDEA.

Alsolami, A., & Swanson, E. (2024). Differentiating instruction for students who are blind and with low vision. Teaching Exceptional Children, 53 (4),244-250.

• This article provides strategies for differentiating instruction in the classroom with children identified as blind or with low vision.

Tuwaym, B., Turki, S., & Bassett, A. (2018). Assistive technology for students with visual impairments: A resource for teachers, parents, and students. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 37 (4), 219-227.

• This article provides a compilation of various assistive technology resources, applications, and devices teachers, parents, and children for use with children who have a visual impairment.

Andrews, J.F., & Rusher, M. (2010). Codeswitching techniques: Evidence-based instructional practices for the ASL/English bilingual classroom. Americal Annals of the Deaf, 155 (4), 407-424.

• Review this article for information on instructional strategies to aid the learning of students served in the ASL/English learning environments.

Allman, T., Boser, S. W., & Murphy, E. M. (2019). Including students who are deaf or hard of hearing: Principles for creating accessible instruction. Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth, 63 (2), 105-112.

• Review this article to review principles guiding effective strategies to modify classroom instruction for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. In this article, you will find examples of applications described in real scenarios.

Luckner, J.L., Bruce, S.M., & Ferrell, A.K. (2016). A summary of the communication and literacy evidence-based practices for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, visually impaired, and deafblind. Communication Disorders Quarterly, 37 (4), 225-241.

• This article provides a summary of evidence-based practices designed to improve communication and literacy skills in children who are deaf or hard of hearing, visually impaired, and deaf-blind.

• Explore this website to learn more about deaf-blindness, prevalence, causes, and characteristics of children with this diagnosis.