Least Restrictive Environment refers to the less restrictive side of the special education setting continuum for students receiving special education services, modifications, and supports. The less access a student has to the general education curriculum and non-disabled peers, the more restrictive a setting is considered. The least restrictive setting is a general education classroom with testing modifications and/or related services (such as speech therapy, counseling, resource room, small group instruction). The most restrictive setting would be within a school with only students receiving special education.
Initial Template for Speech-Language Evaluators.pdf
Dr. Cate Crowley created this document to support speech language pathologists in appropriate disability determination, from carrying out the assessment to writing a quality report. Included here is a template along with the law, policy and research supporting it as best practicing in identifying individuals with disability. Read More
Whats Wrong With Labeling a Child With a Disability When the Child Does Not Have One.pdf
This document relays some important points about why practitioners must take care when labeling children as having a disability or not because of the effects it can have on their academic futures.
Bias towards individuals with disabilities, such as ADHD or cerebral palsy, can result in the mislabeling of these individuals as being language impaired or intellectually disabled. The examiner may exhibit bias against those with these disabilities for several reasons. Read More
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