As an early childhood teacher, you must possess understanding of the IDEA disability categories and the early indicators and developmental milestones ass

Assessment Description

As an early childhood teacher, you must possess understanding of the IDEA disability categories and the early indicators and developmental milestones associated with identifying each. Using this knowledge, teachers can identify developmental and individual differences and recognize some of the typical signs of various disabilities when interacting with children from birth through age 8. These observations can then be shared with families to discuss risk factors and potential early interventions that can be implemented with the child.

Using the Topic 3 Resources and your own research, complete the “Disability Marix.” Follow the example provided in the “Autism” row in the template. This is an ongoing assignment that you will work on throughout Topics 1-3. The assignment will be due at the end of Topic 3.

Support the matrix and reflection with a minimum of three scholarly resources.

While APA style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.