Severe Physical Disability (Criteria D)

A student qualifies for services via Teacher Staffing Policy 10.1(a) if he/she exhibits all of the characteristics described below:

1. Developmental sequences in 4 of the 5 areas of:

                   Self-help

                   Communication (verbal/written)

                   Gross Motor

                   Fine Motor

                   Cognition

1. are not/ or will not be evidenced at the pace expected within universal norms, due to a diagnosed physical disability, or
2. regression in levels of development attained is evidenced and documentation from a physician confirms that regression in the above areas will continue

2. The physical disability mandates that specialized personalized equipment is necessary in order to access appropriate educational experiences. E.g., wheelchair, brace, positioning device.

3. The physical disability and/or accompanying perceptual processing difficulties mandate that the curriculum must be modified, retaught, or augmented.

4. Augmentative communication systems must be taught, monitored and modified.

Notes:     A sensory deficit cannot be the primary impairment. Students who are Criteria D must be                  accessing or able to access the Prescribed Curriculum. Any modifications must be due to                  the physical disability.

Based on the findings of comprehensive assessment, documentation concerning each of the descriptive statements must be provided. The student's age, school, a list of his/her strengths and needs, as well as his/her Individual Support Services Plan must be submitted. The ISSP must delineate who should deliver each aspect of the program as well as the designated teaching environments. Current reports from all professionals involved with the student (e.g., occupational therapist, SLP, etc.) must be included with the documentation.

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