2024 Counseling Study Notes Flashcards
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What does DSPS stand for?
Disabled Student Programs and Services
What are auxiliary aids?
A form of accommodations. Examples include readers, audio books, or braile. Basically, it makes information more accessible.
Accommodations can never alter the _____ of a class
Curriculum
What is the purpose of accommodations (generally)?
To integrate students with disabilities and maxmize their independence. Basically, creating a level playing field for all students to have the opportunity to pursue their educational and career goals.
What is a situation in which DSPS can still help a student, but won’t be paid for it?
If the student has educational limitiations, not disability related limitations. (Lack of schooling, cultural barriers, etc)
What is an AAP?
Academic Accommodation Plan - record of the interactive process between a student and counselor
What does neurodiverse mean?
Atypical patterns of thoughts or behaviors or a person’s brain processing information differently. Examples could be autism, ADHD, dyscalculia, or dyslexia.
Three accommodations right off the bat that could benefit students on the spectrum:
Note-taker, recording of lectures, and extended time on tests.
What is dyslexia?
Could be difficulties in reading, pronouncing words, how letters link to sounds. Severities will vary.
What is a trade school?
Trade schools train students in specific professions, or trades. Examples include professions such as HVAC, welding, carpenting, etc. This is usually less expensive and quicker to complete vs a bachelors degree
What is a psychiatrist?
Mental health doctor who studies phsycial illnesses and may also work with substance abuse issues
What is a psychologist?
Mental health professional who studies mental processes and behaviors.
What is quadriplegia?
Paralysis from the neck down. Usually caused by an injury to the spinal cord.
What is paraplegia?
Paralysis of a specific area of the body, usually the legs. Usually caused by an injury to the spinal cord.
What is cerebral palsy?
What is the Department of Veterans Affairs?
It runs programs benefiting veterans and members of their families: offers educational opportunities, rehabilitation services, and provides compensation payments for disabilities or death related to military service, home loan guaranties, pensions, burials, and healthcare.
What does the Department of Rehabilitation do?
Otherwise know as the DOR: provides services revolving around employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
What is an Independent Living Center?
Serves people with any kind of disability in a local community who can benefit from their services.
What should be recommended when a student has a short-term temporary disability, such as a broken arm or leg?
For short-term temporary disabilities, recommend the student to communicate options directly with the teacher (try to figure something out for 2-3 weeks that can accommodate the student)
What should be recommended when a student has a long-term temporary disability, such as pregnancy?
There are 2 options: 1 - the student can join DSPS or 2 - or serve the student as a courtesy for that semester (but DSPS will not be funded for it)
What is the situational outlier in which a teacher should know the specifics of a student’s disability?
If the student poses a danger to themself or others. Emergency situation procedures should then take place just in case.
What is a “fundamental alteration”?
A change that is so significant that it alters the essential nature of the approved course outline record and the objectives of a course
What is hemiplegia?
Paralysis of one side of one’s body.
What is polio?
Polio is an infectious disease caused by a virus that can spread from person to person and cause paralysis.