Describe the differences in perspective between those who advocate for person-first language vs those who advocate for identity-first language.

Purpose of the Assessment: The teacher candidate will analyze how the needs of students with diverse needs are met in a school.
This task involves the investigation of meeting the needs of students with special needs, including learning disabilities, autism, and developmental disabilities. You will research the basics about students with special needs using your text, and appropriate websites (.org, .edu, well-established educational bloggers).
Please respond to the following prompts:
Describe the differences in perspective between those who advocate for person-first language vs those who advocate for identity-first language. Why is this a controversial topic? Who should decide which language approach should be used? How does this controversy relate to the topic of humanizing disability?
Describe the difference between accommodations and modifications. Describe how a classroom teacher would know who should receive accommodations or modifications. Give 2 examples each of accommodations and modifications.
Define differentiation and Universal Design for Learning. How are the approaches similar and different?
Include a separate terminology page with definitions and or explanations of the following terms in YOUR OWN WORDS. Include a citation after each term indicating the source(s) used for that definition. DO NOT PLAGIARIZE.
IDEA / IDIEA
IEP
504 plan
Free Appropriate Public Education
Least restrictive environment (LRE)
Inclusion
Gifted / Talented
Autism including Asperger’s Syndrome
Developmental disability
Assistive technology
3 additional terms which you feel are important to know in the area of special needs and/or diverse learners

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