IDEA Addresses the Need for Special Education and Related Services

question 35

Multiple Choice

IDEA addresses the need for special education and related services for students with disabilities. Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act address the issues of

• A) nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for students with disabilities.
• B) language needs for students who native language is not English.
• C) parental rights to be included in their child's education.
• D) societal views on disability.

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Definitions:

SAD

Seasonal Affective Disorder, a type of depression that occurs at a specific time of year, usually during winter when there is less natural sunlight.

Light Therapy

A treatment method that involves exposure to bright light, often used to address seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and certain other conditions.

ECT

Electroconvulsive Therapy, a psychiatric treatment involving electric currents passed through the brain to trigger a brief seizure, aiming to treat certain mental disorders.

Antidepressant Medication

Drugs prescribed to alleviate symptoms of depression by balancing neurotransmitters in the brain, often used in the treatment of various mood disorders.