What Is the First Step in the Special Education Referral

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Multiple Choice

What is the first step in the special education referral and identification process?

• A)The family consents to child's evaluation.
• B)A teacher or family requests an evaluation.
• C)The student is deemed eligible for an evaluation.
• D)The school psychologist conducts the preliminary evaluation.

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Definitions:

Infancy

The earliest stage in human development, extending from birth to approximately 2 years of age, marked by rapid physical and cognitive growth.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, more dreaming, and bodily movement; considered important for emotional regulation and memory consolidation.

Mammals

Warm-blooded vertebrate animals characterized by the presence of mammary glands, which females use to feed their young.

Chronic Sleep Deprivation

A condition characterized by consistently not achieving enough sleep, leading to significant negative health and cognitive effects.