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  • SUBAREA I. UNDERSTANDING AND ASSESSING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
  • OBJECTIVE 1 UNDERSTAND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
  • Skill 1.1 Demonstrating knowledge of typical and atypical human growth and development (e.g., cognitive, linguistic, physical, social, emotional) .
  • Skill 1.2 Demonstrating knowledge of the effects of various disabilities on physical, sensory, motor, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development and functioning
  • Skill 1.3 Recognizing the similarities and differences between individuals with and without disabilities in regard to growth and development.
  • Skill 1.4 Recognizing the roles families and environment play in the development and learning of individuals with and without disabilities
  • OBJECTIVE 2 UNDERSTAND THE VARIOUS CHARACTERISTICS AND NEEDS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
  • Skill 2.1 Demonstrating knowledge of types, prevalence, etiologies, and characteristics of high incidence disabilities
  • Skill 2.2 Demonstrating knowledge of causes and effects of common medical conditions and health impairments (e.g., diabetes, asthma, seizures) affecting students with disabilities
  • Skill 2.3 Recognizing the educational implications of various types of disabilities (e.g., emotional/behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental retardation)
  • Skill 2.4 Recognizing the uses and possible effects of various types of medications (e.g., stimulant, antidepressant, seizure) in relation to students8217; learning, development, and functioning
  • OBJECTIVE 3 UNDERSTAND FACTORS AFFECTING THE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
  • Skill 3.1 Demonstrating knowledge of the effects (e.g., on education, recreation) of various disabilities on learning and behavior
  • Skill 3.2 Recognizing the impact of physical and health-related disabilities on individuals, their families, and society
  • Skill 3.3 Demonstrating knowledge of the effects of different learning environments, classroom management strategies, and intervention techniques on students8217; development and learning
  • Skill 3.4 Demonstrating knowledge of the effects of cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic differences on learning and development and strategies for addressing such differences
  • Skill 3.5 Recognizing the impact of language development and listening comprehension on students' learning
  • Skill 3.6 Recognizing the impact of various disabilities on information-processing skills and on expressive/receptive language skills
  • OBJECTIVE 4 UNDERSTAND TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF VARIOUS ASSESSMENTS
  • Skill 4.1 Recognizing basic concepts and terminology used in assessment (e.g., reliability, validity, basal, ceiling)
  • Skill 4.2 Recognizing the uses and limitations of various formal and informal assessments
  • Skill 4.3 Demonstrating knowledge of assessment instruments used to evaluate students with disabilities
  • Skill 4.4 Demonstrating knowledge of how to collaborate with classroom teachers, parents/guardians, related service providers, and others to gather background information on students' academic, medical, and family history
  • OBJECTIVE 5 UNDERSTAND PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES .
  • Skill 5.1 Demonstrating knowledge of screening, prereferral, (e.g., pyramids of intervention, response-to-intervention), referral, and eligibility determination, including early identification of young children who may be at risk for disabilities
  • Skill 5.2 Demonstrating knowledge of how to develop, select, adapt, and modify assessment instruments and strategies for students with diverse characteristics and needs (e.g., re.