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  • Specific Disabilities Fact Sheets (6)
Specific Disabilities Fact Sheets

Child with special needs wearing glasses and playing with train toy.These fact sheets offer a starting place for program staff looking to learn about several common disabilities.

The fact sheets also offer strategies to support participation and learning across environments for children with the disabilities.

Fragile X Syndrome

Learn about the characteristics and diagnosis of Fragile X syndrome and resources to support children and families with this inherited genetic disorder.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Learn about possible characteristics and the diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), along with tips for education staff serving children with FASD and their families.

Down Syndrome

Learn about common characteristics of Down syndrome. Explore suggestions for evidence-based practices that education staff can use to support infants and toddlers with Down syndrome.

Cerebral Palsy

Learn about characteristics and the diagnosis of cerebral palsy, along with practical tips to support development and positive experiences for children with cerebral palsy.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learn about common characteristics and the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as tips to support children with ASD in inclusive settings.

Spina Bifida

Learn about typical characteristics and the diagnosis of spina bifida, as well as tips for education staff to support children with spina bifida in inclusive environments.

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