Are special ed kids just born that way?
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like the other answers yes and no  some are born with disabilities and parents may not realise it til  a milestone is missed some can have a serious injury or illness that can make them special needs . and both the former and the latter will call for  special education.  environment can play a part in it or can make the disability seem worse .now i have to kids who r high functioning autistics and mentally retarded and we do not know where it came from or how it happened which unfortunatly is the way with lots of parents of special needs children. and as to the dropping ur baby on its head if this has happened get them checked out and if it wasnt ur kid let the parents know cuz yes that can have harmful (and /or deadly)side effects on the kid.and most of the special needs kids can need a variety of services for along time and some will never be able to live by themselves.
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This belongs in a different topic, not "special education." What the heck are you asking about anyway?
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I don't think so.\n\nThey just grew up a bit (like we all do).
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I don't think so.  I also was advised to do this.  I worked with a home teacher every week...its been a long time so i don't remember the exact amount of time that passed.  Trust me, the teachers/doctors are only looking at what is best for your child to learn.  I appreciate what they did for me.  I think I have an easier time learning today because of this.  They tought me what to watch for when I am reading, they taught me how to read in between the lines.  They helped me to better understand math and science, english.  Just about everything.  Believe me there were times when I hated the special attention...but in the long run it did me much more good than I could have imagined.  So No, I don't think that it is discrimination.
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I don't think that's a Special Education related question. Special Education refers to the provision of services to kids with disabilities.
110987
I believe that I was taught it is genetic... your mother or your father have the gene and pass it to you... they don't have to be a lefty... only have the gene
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Do you mean full-time special education class?\n\nDemerits: \nIsolation from the regular education community. The adult workforce is not segregated... you don't get put in a different work area because you have a learning or phyiscal disability. You are expected to have production levels like anyone else on the job. Special education is supposed to provide students with the supports they need now, so that they can build the extra skills they need to perform as much as possible like everyone else as an adult. \n\nPerception by the rest of the world of people facing learning or physical challenges as being separate, different, and lesser, because most people will have no direct experience to teach them differently.\n\nReduced access to curriculum, computers/technology, and other materials, because the regular ed classes tend to get access to the new stuff first.\n\n\nMerits:\nTeachers highly trained in individualizing instruction to meet strengths and weaknesses of each student, and in specific disability needs and instructional methodology.\n\nFull-day instruction defined by student level of development and need, not leveled averages that are provided with a "sink or swim" mentality like in regular ed.\n\nSmaller student to teacher ratio, so that the teacher has LOTS more time to spend with each student.\n\nIsolation from regular ed student teasing, reduced issues with self-esteem because the student is not constantly comparing him/herself to students performing at regular ed levels.\n\n\nFull-time special ed classes have their place... they help students new to special ed programming become academic achievers at their own individual levels, and for students with severe/profound needs (whether intellectual, physical, or emotional) it provides a safe and highly-individualized learning environment in which they can maximize their true potential.\n\nHowever, for students who have underlying normal or better intelligence (learning disabilities, physical impairments, hearing or vision issues, etc.)... if they spend any time in a self-contained class it should only be for a short while. Students with disabilities should spend as much time as possible in regular ed... especially for science, social studies, fine arts, etc. where modifications to student response methods are easier. Pull-out programming that provides specialized instruction should only be for a portion of the day, focusing on the student's specific areas of academic weakness. Without the gradual return to the regular ed classroom, the separation may be lifelong and permanent. We want these kids to be productive members of the workforce and their communities... and they need the exposure to that level of expectation, building their own coping skills gradually to a point where they can spend all their time in regular ed... successfully.
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It depends on what age level you are talking about. In the United States, officially, kids with Special Education Needs have the same voice as everyone else (that's the whole point behind IDEA). Parents control a child's educational programming until the age of 14, when the child is officially recognized as having a voice during IEP meetings (but not control). At the age of 18 (unless so severe/profound that the state grants parents extended guardianship) the child becomes the one controlling the educational programming.\n\nAll parents have a lot more control over things than they realize... choice of teacher, of school and program, how discipline will be administered, etc. Parents of kids with SEN also have a strong voice (if they choose to use it) in the IEP meetings to help define their child's program.
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As a teacher we found that there was a certain stigma associated with the term gifted. A widely used term is accelerated or academically accelerated.  This conveys the idea of your child being advanced without making others feel as if their child is not special.  Truly all children are gifted in one way or another.  Using this term will give you the capability of getting the advice and answers that you seek without offending anyone.
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Born that way? So I was born heterosexual? Wow, thanks for telling me because I really didn't know that.\nHow many heterosexuals out there knew they were born that way. I didn't even know what sex was when I was 2 or 4 or even 10.\n\nMay be stupid thoughts but they are my thoughts.\n\nPeace
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No. They are born that way. Well, at least the ones with brown skin are. Many are caucasian.
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if the child is truely just adhd they can outgrow it.  but if your child is like mine...adhd/bipolar or is he has the obsessive defiance disorder or any of the other disorders out there, chances are they'll be taking meds for the rest of their lives.
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Special Ed... you spelled a four syllable word.... YAAA! (smile)\n\nThere will always be too many self-rightous or egotistical people in this world who will treat others with disdain.  However, many treat others with respect and dignity.  The issue here is...  what we choose to do and who we choose to be.
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netboy12121, very well put from the students perspective. Very seldom do we see this.  I do work with special needs and individuals with disabilities, and we do try to impliment a normal or close to normal class room atmospher. Educators from k-12 up into the college levels are basically lazy when they have to work with people with special needs.  But guess what? its the law, they must accomidate all students.\n  Check wth your local scholl system and find out who is incharge of their special needs program.  Tell them you want an IEP (individual education program) for your child. By law they must provide this service for you.  If you are unable to find a school or services the meet your needs, contact your local Health and Human Social Service Department. They'll give you all types of information and contacts.  You may also check into your states local DVR (Department of vocational Rehabilitaion) service. Unfortunately there is usally a waiting list for their services, but get on it.  Hope I was able to help.
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There are little to no resources to help special needs children in private schools. They are not equipped to handle it. Things like IEPs, special ed classes, etc., are usually only offered in public schools.
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they were either born like it or they just don't think
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how is this special education?