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Special Education Glossary

This special education glossary will define numerous terms and acronyms commonly used in special education.

Behavior Disorders

Here is a definition and explanation of behavior disorder or BD.

Assistive Technology

Here is a definition of assistive technology in terms of special education.

American Sign Language

Here is further information about American Sign Language.

Attention Deficit Disorder

Here is a definition of Attention Deficit Disorder - ADD.

Americans with Disabilities Act

ADA stands for Americans with Disabilities Act. This definition explains what the Americans with Disabilities Act is.

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