Low incidence disabilities refer to a category of disabilities that occur relatively infrequently in the population. These disabilities are characterized by their low prevalence rates, meaning that they are less common compared to other disabilities. The specific definition and categorization of low incidence disabilities may vary across different educational and diagnostic systems, but they generally include disabilities such as:
Deaf-blindness: Individuals who have significant impairments in both hearing and vision, resulting in severe communication and sensory challenges.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI): A brain injury caused by an external force, such as a blow to the head or a penetrating object. TBIs can lead to various physical, cognitive, and behavioral impairments.
Multiple disabilities: Individuals who have more than one disability, such as a combination of intellectual disability and physical impairment.
Orthopedic impairments: Disabilities related to skeletal or muscular impairments, such as congenital anomalies, impairments caused by diseases like muscular dystrophy, or amputations.
Other health impairments: Conditions that result in limited strength, vitality, or alertness, and adversely affect educational performance. This can include conditions like epilepsy, asthma, diabetes, or cardiac conditions.
Developmental delay: Significant delays in achieving developmental milestones in areas such as language, motor skills, cognitive abilities, or social-emotional development.
It's important to note that the categorization of low incidence disabilities can vary, and different educational or diagnostic systems may include different conditions. Additionally, the term "low incidence" may refer to the prevalence of these disabilities within a specific context, such as within a particular school district or region.
With this in mind, a recent journal article looks at designing appropriate small group instruction within an MTSS framework for such students. Check it out here and let me know what you think in the comments below.
What are low incidence disabilities?
What are low incidence disabilities?
What are low incidence disabilities?
Low incidence disabilities refer to a category of disabilities that occur relatively infrequently in the population. These disabilities are characterized by their low prevalence rates, meaning that they are less common compared to other disabilities. The specific definition and categorization of low incidence disabilities may vary across different educational and diagnostic systems, but they generally include disabilities such as:
Deaf-blindness: Individuals who have significant impairments in both hearing and vision, resulting in severe communication and sensory challenges.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI): A brain injury caused by an external force, such as a blow to the head or a penetrating object. TBIs can lead to various physical, cognitive, and behavioral impairments.
Multiple disabilities: Individuals who have more than one disability, such as a combination of intellectual disability and physical impairment.
Orthopedic impairments: Disabilities related to skeletal or muscular impairments, such as congenital anomalies, impairments caused by diseases like muscular dystrophy, or amputations.
Other health impairments: Conditions that result in limited strength, vitality, or alertness, and adversely affect educational performance. This can include conditions like epilepsy, asthma, diabetes, or cardiac conditions.
Developmental delay: Significant delays in achieving developmental milestones in areas such as language, motor skills, cognitive abilities, or social-emotional development.
It's important to note that the categorization of low incidence disabilities can vary, and different educational or diagnostic systems may include different conditions. Additionally, the term "low incidence" may refer to the prevalence of these disabilities within a specific context, such as within a particular school district or region.
With this in mind, a recent journal article looks at designing appropriate small group instruction within an MTSS framework for such students. Check it out here and let me know what you think in the comments below.