3.5.2 – Disability Category

Student’s primary IDEA disability label: 

□ Intellectual disability, previously referred to as mental retardation 

□ Multiple disabilities 

□ Autism  

 □ Speech or Language Impaired 

□ Hearing Impairment  

□ Visual Impairment  

 □ Traumatic Brain Injury  

□ Emotional Disability 

□ Deaf-Blindness  

 □ Other Health Impairment  

□ Orthopedic Impairment 

□ Specific Learning Disabilities 

□ Specific Learning Disabilities 

□ Other 

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Most students with significant cognitive disabilities are in the categories of intellectual disabilities, autism, and multiple disabilities (most prevalent, but not limited to) 

If the disability category is other than intellectual disability, multiple disability, autism, or TBI – it is an indicator that something needs to be questioned or otherwise validated.  It is also important to understand that not all individuals representing those categories will be alternate assessment participants. 

The student’s disability category will be listed on the students IEP and their Eligibility Determination form.