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DCD-K1: Understanding of basic historical, legal, and contemporary issues related to services and the educational approaches used to address the needs of children and youth with developmental cognitive disabilities (DCD).

DCD-K2: Understanding of the origins, basic characteristics, and classifications of DCD.

DCD-K4: Understanding of the sources of unique services, networks, agencies, and organizations for students with DCD.

DCD-K5: Understanding of the services and structures supporting interagency collaboration for students with DCD.


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Lesson 1 Reinforcement

Activity: QuickQuiz

1. What is the definition of a Developmental Cognitive Disability? (Fill in the blanks using the words and phrases in the gray box, then select the Check Answer button to see if you've answered correctly.)

A Developmental Cognitive Disability is a condition resulting in intellectual functioning and deficits in behavior that adversely affects performance and requires and related services. DCD does not include conditions due to a sensory or physical impairment, brain injury, autism disorders, severe impairments, influences, or educational programming.

Words to use in definition

significantly below average
traumatic
primarily
spectrum

multiple
inconsistent
special education
educational

adaptive
concurrent
cultural