write a 5-7-page paper focusing on a specific disability in a different category than the one experienced by the individual in the Case Study assignment. The candidate will identify the etiology (or probable cause) of the disability and describe the physical characteristics, level of functioning (IQ and adaptive or emotional/ behavior skills) and learning characteristics that have been described in the textbook, journal articles and research, and internet readings of individuals with the selected disability. IRIS Modules are another great resource for information. The following items will be addressed in the paper (Candidates are urged to use the grading rubric for this assignment as a guide):
Name of disorder
Description of the disorder and etiology
Disproportionate identification of individuals from different (gender, ethnic, and/or socioeconomic groups.)
Disability Culture (Do members of this community or the group identify as having a separate culture? If so how does that culture differ from the larger societal group?)
Characteristics (learning, social, emotional)
Instructional programming implications
Interventions
List of references
Info Share:
Each candidate will develop an informational resource to share what has been learned through the disability research paper with peers. This may be in the form of an electronic handout, a PowerPoint presentation, a Prezi, or some other format approved by the instructor. All informational resources will be shared with peers.
Information should summarize (but NOT be a copy of) the content your research paper:
Name of disorder
Description of the disorder and etiology
Characteristics and treatment alternatives
Instructional programming implications
List of references
Rubric Disability Paper and Info Share
Item
Target
Acceptable
Unacceptable
Identification and disproportionality or cultural (5 points)
4-5 points:
Candidate thoroughly describes and discusses potential etiology of disability, age when it is identified, on average, and warning signs for the chosen disability. Candidates notes considerations related to racial/ethnic disproportionality or disability culture
2-3 points:
Candidate provides limited description and discussion of etiology, age when it is identified, and warning signs. Candidate omits some issues related to disproportionality or culture.
0-1 points:
Candidate omits elements of etiology, age of identification, or warning signs. Candidate does not note issues related to disproportionality or culture.
Physical or neurologic characteristics; level of functioning (5 points)
4-5 points:
Candidate thoroughly describes and discusses characteristics, either physical or neurologic of chosen disability. Candidate lists and thoroughly discusses the assessments used for IQ and Adaptive Behavior/Emotional Behavior/Specific Learning Disability to determine eligibility for special education services. Candidate identifies Disability Category this disability/condition falls under.
2-3 points:
Candidate partially describes and discusses characteristics of disability (physical or neurologic). Candidate lists but does not thoroughly discuss the assessments used for IQ and Adaptive Behavior/ Emotional Behavior/Specific Learning Disability to determine eligibility for special education services. Candidate identifies which Disability Category this disability/condition falls under.
0-1 points:
Candidate provides little detail regarding characteristics Candidate lists assessments but gives limited information on assessments used for IQ and Adaptive Behavior/ Emotional Behavior/Specific Learning Disability to determine eligibility for special education services. Candidate may or may not identify which Disability Category this disability/condition falls under.
Learning characteristics (5 points)
4-5 points:
Candidate thoroughly describes and discusses specific learning characteristics of a student with the chosen disability, both in terms of strengths and weaknesses. Candidate also discusses educational implications of these learning characteristics
2-3 points:
Candidate provides limited description discussion, and implication of specific learning characteristics
0-1 points:
Candidate provides little detail of learning characteristics or does not discuss educational implications
Interventions/educational approaches (5 points)
4-5 points:
Candidate describes and discusses educational interventions or approaches to address needs and specific characteristics
2-3 points:
Candidate provides limited description or discussion of interventions/ approaches
0-1 points:
Candidate provides little detail regarding description or discussion of interventions/ approaches
Info Share Handout (10 points)
7-10 points:
Candidate creates an info share that summarizes the main points of identification, characteristics and interventions in a format that is appropriate for the amount of information included.
3-6 points:
Candidate omits some of the main points of identification, characteristics and interventions or uses a format that is not appropriate for the amount of information included.
0-2 points:
Candidate omits large amounts of information related to identification, characteristics and interventions and uses a format that is not appropriate for the amount of information included.
Writing mechanics
(5 points)
4-5 points:
Paper is 5-7 pages long and includes references to research findings from text, peer-reviewed journals, and internet.
No or minor spelling, grammar; uses person-first language or reference citation errors. Uses correct APA style throughout paper and in citing references in text and at the end.
2-3 points:
Paper is 5-7 pages long and includes references to research findings from text, peer-reviewed journals, and internet. Few spelling, grammar, person-first language or reference citation errors.
Uses APA style throughout paper and in citing references in text and at end with few errors.
0-1 points:
Paper is 5-7 pages long and includes references to research findings.
Contains spelling, grammar, person-first language or reference citation errors.
Does not use correct APA style throughout paper and/or in citing references in text and at end.
