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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 1a Reinforcement

Activity: QuickQuiz

1. As a paraprofessional, the primary reason for you to be familiar with and understand the definition of Developmental Cognitive Disabilities and other associated terms is to prepare yourself to give presentations on DCD to various community organizations such as the Kiwanis Club and the Rotarian Society.


2. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR, 1994), a diagnosis of mental retardation requires that a person have significant limitations in adaptive functioning in at least two of nine skill areas. Which of the following is/are NOT among the list of nine skill areas:




 

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