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ED 663 Intro to Cognitive Disabilities Case Study 
The student is put in the role of a parent of a child with a significant cognitive disability. As the child goes through chronological stages, the student needs to identify the types of needs and necessary resources for that child.
Rubric Code: S35X26
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Subject: Education  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Graduate

Powered by iRubric Intro to CD Case Study-Birth to 3
  Poor

5 pts

Good

10 pts

Excellent

15 pts

Score

(N/A)

Etiology

Poor

Improper use or lack of People -First language

Weak evidence of knowledge in describing the how this particular etiology occurs

Unfocused Presentation

Little or no use of references, citations & resources
Good

Occasional use of People-First Language

Some evidence of knowledge in describing how the particulat etiology occurs.

Presentation needs to be more focused.

Some resources listed, but no evidence of relevance
Excellent

Provides a thorough explanation(with examples) of the childs' challenges with an exact description of what the child is doing.

Includes a well thought out question that exhibits knowledge of child development and evidence of the impact of etiology on the child

Provides all relevant resources
Score
Medical Care

Poor

Weak evidence of knowledge in describing childs' medical care

Little or no evidence of analysis
Good

Some evidence of knowledge in describing childs' medical care

Some evidence of analysis, but omitted significant features
Excellent

Includes evidence of thoughtful knowledge in describing the medical condition and provides an analysis based on professional sources (including citations)
Score
Family Family-Centered Intervention

Poor

Weak evidence of knowledge in describing components of family-centered intervention.

Little evidence of analysis on the impact on the family
Good

Some evidence of knowledge in describing components of family-centered intervention.

Some evidence of analysis on the impact on the family
Excellent

Strong evidence of knowledge in describing components of family-centered intervention.

Well-balanced evidence of analysis on the impact on the family
Score
Early Childhood Education

Poor

Weak evidence of knowledge in describing components of the impact of early-childhood intervention on disability.
Good

Some evidence of knowledge in describing components of the impact of early-childhood intervention on disability.
Excellent

Strong evidence of knowledge in describing components of the impact of early-childhood intervention on disability.
Score
Developmental Models

Poor

Weak evidence of knowledge in incorporating the use of developmental models in intervention.

No description of developmental milestones
Good

Some evidence of knowledge in incorporating the use of developmental models in intervention.

Brief description of the child's progression through developmental milestones
Excellent

Strong evidence of knowledge in incorporating the use of developmental models in intervention.

Strong description of the child's progression through developmental milestones
Score
Ages 4-10 yrs
  Poor

5 pts

Good

10 pts

Excellent

15 pts

Score

(N/A)

Inclusive Education

Poor

Weak evidence of knowledge in describing how to implement inclusion in elementary education.
Good

Some evidence of knowledge in describing how to implement inclusion in elementary education.
Excellent

Strong evidence of knowledge in describing how to implement inclusion in elementary education.
Score
IEP

Poor

Weak evidence in the understanding of the IEP process in determining eligibility and the role of the parents.

No evidence of citations
Good

Some evidence in the understanding of the IEP process in determining eligibility and the role of the parents.
Some evidence of citations
Excellent

Strong evidence in the understanding of how an IEP works, eligibility and the important role of the parents on the team.

Evidence of citations
Score
Language Development

Poor

Weak evidence in the understanding of how language development relates to their childs' disability.
Good

Some evidence in the understanding of how language development relates to their childs' disability.
Excellent

Strong evidence in the understanding of how language development relates to their childs' disability.
Score
Circle of Friends

Poor

Weak evidence in the understanding of the importance of developing positive relationships with classroom peers.
Good

Some evidence in the understanding of the importance of developing positive relationships with classroom peers.
Excellent

Strong evidence in the understanding of the importance of developing positive relationships with classroom peers.
Score
Siblings

Poor

Weak evidence in the understanding of the importance of developing positive, life-long relationships with sisters and brothers.
Good

Some evidence in the understanding of the importance of developing positive, life-long relationships with sisters and brothers.
Excellent

Strong evidence in the understanding of the importance of developing positive, life-long relationships with sisters and brothers.
Score
Advocacy

Poor

Weak evidence in the understanding of the parental role in advocating for their child.
Good

Some evidence in the understanding of the parental role in advocating for their child.
Excellent

Strong evidence in the understanding of the partental role in advocating for their child.
Score
Grades 4th-8th
  Poor

5 pts

Good

10 pts

Excellent

15 pts

Score

(N/A)

Autonomy

Poor

Weak evidence in demonstrating the typical development of children at this age and how to encourage the child with a disability to gain independence.
Good

Some evidence in the demonstrating the typical development of children at this age and how to encourage the child with a disability to gain independence.
Excellent

Strong evidence in demonstrating the typical development of children at this age beginning to assert their own autonomy and how the child with a disability should be encouraged to gain independence.
Score
Social Networks

Poor

Weak evidence in facilitating social networking for their child with peers of their own age, who have similar interests.
Good

Some evidence in facilitating social networking for their child with peers of their own age, who have similar interests.
Excellent

Strong evidence in facilitating social networking for their child with peers of their own age, who have similar interests.
Score
Behaviors

Poor

Weak evidence in implementing positive behavioral supports across environments.
Good

Some evidence in implementing positive behavioral supports across environments.
Excellent

Strong evidence in implementing positive behavioral supports across environments.
Score
Social Development

Poor

Weak evidence in understanding the emotional development of identity at this particular age.
Good

Some evidence in understanding the emotional development of identity at this particular age.
Excellent

Strong evidence in understanding the emotional development of identity at this particular age.
Score
Academic Inclusion

Poor

Weak evidence of knowledge in describing how to implement inclusion in regular education in the middle schools- 4th-8th grades.
Good

Some evidence of knowledge in describing how to implement inclusion in regular education in the middle schools- 4th-8th grades.
Excellent

Strong evidence of knowledge in describing how to implement inclusion in regular education in the middle schools- 4th-8th grades.
Score
IEP Planning Team

Poor

Weak evidence in showing the important role of the parents as advocates on the IEP team and the need for coordination of services across disciplines and environments.

No evidence of citations
Good

Some evidence in showing the important role of the parents as advocates on the IEP team and the need for coordination of services across disciplines and environments.

Some evidence of citations
Excellent

Strong evidence of the importance of the role parents as an advocate on the IEP team and the need for coordination of services across disciplines and environments.

Evidence of citations
Score
Road Block

Poor

Weak evidence in demonstrating that aside from the disability, their are unanticipated barriers that occur that requires parents to realign their priorities.
Good

Some evidence in demonstrating that aside from the disability, their are unanticipated barriers that occur that requires parents to realign their priorities.
Excellent

Strong evidence in demonstrating that aside from the disability, their are unanticipated barriers that requires parents to realign their priorities.
Score
HS & Transition
  Poor

5 pts

Good

10 pts

Excellent

15 pts

Score

(N/A)

Transition Plans

Poor

Weak evidence in understanding the critical components of transition planning prior to exiting high school.

No evidence of citations
Good

Some evidence in understanding the critical components of transition planning prior to exiting high school.

Some evidence of citations
Excellent

Strong evidence in understanding the critical components of transition planning prior to exiting high school.

Strong evidence of citations
Score
Job Tr & Paid Employment

Poor

Weak evidence differentiating the legal mandates in IDEA and post high school opportunities. Weak evidence in promoting "Employment First", community-based employment
Good

Some evidence in differentiating the legal mandates in IDEA and post high school opportunities. Some evidence in promoting "Employment First", community-based employment
Excellent

Strong evidence of understanding of how to conduct ecological inventories, functional assessments, identifying good job matchs, job training, and career planning.

Strong evidence in promoting "Employment First", community-based employment
Score
Community Skills

Poor

Weak evidence in identifying the types of functional skills students need upon exiting the school system
Good

Some evidence in building functional skills in the community, including: communication, mobility, and safety as components of transition planning.
Excellent

Strong evidence in building functional skills in the community, including communication, mobility and safety as components of transition planning
Score
Relationships

Poor

Weak evidence in addressing the types of peer relationships that are important for personal growth, addressing dating, and intimacy.
Good

Some evidence in addressing the types of peer relationships that are important for personal growth, and addressing dating, and intimacy
Excellent

Strong evidence in addressing the types of peer relationships that are important for personal growth, addressing dating and intimacy
Score
Young Adults
  Poor

5 pts

Good

10 pts

Excellent

15 pts

Score

(N/A)

Long-Term Supports

Poor

Weak evidence in identifying the types of long-term supports the individual will need as a young adult.
Good

Some evidence in indentfying the types of long-term supports the individuals will need as a young adult
Excellent

Strong evidence in identifying long-term support needs over the span of the adult's life. The ability to see the person as an adult with adult issues.
Score
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Poor

Weak evidence in understanding the legal rights for individuals with disabilities and the need for placement in the least restrictive environment.

No evidence of citations.
Good

Some evidence in understanding the legal rights for individuals with disabilities and the need for placement in the least restrictive environment.

Some evidence of citations
Excellent

Strong evidence in understanding the legal rights for individuals with disabilities and the need for placement in the least restrictive environment.

Strong evidence of citations
Score
Supportive Living

Poor

Weak evidence in identifying the types of supported living arrangements available. Weak evidence in understanding the referral process and wait list for services
Good

Some evidence in identifying the types of supported living arrangements available. Some evidence in understanding the referral process and wait list for services
Excellent

Strong evidence in klnowing the providers of community-based residential services, the criteria for obtaining funding for these services.
Score
Natural Supports

Poor

Weak evidence in identifying the types of supported living arrangements available. Weak evidence in understanding the referral process and the wait list for services.
Good

Some evidence in displaying critical components for the development of long-term natural supports in the community.
Excellent

Strong evidence in displaying critical components for the development of long-term natural supports in the community.
Score
Self-Determination

Poor

Weak evidence in displaying a positive disposition towards self-determination.
Good

Some evidence in displaying disposition towards self-directed services, and advocacy. Encouraging and supporting self-determination.
Excellent

Strong evidence in displaying disposition towards self-directed services, and advocacy. Encouraging and supporting self-determination.
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