The text book and the quick guide both point out that the five characteristics that a child should exhibit are: “An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors, an inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers, inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances, a general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression and a tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems.” (Henley 2009) (Quick Guide 2011). To clarify, the child has to show one of these five characteristics and confirm that one of those features affect their ability to performance educational tasks in order to receive special service in a public school under the IDEA
The text book and the quick guide both point out that the five characteristics that a child should exhibit are: “An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors, an inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers, inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances, a general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression and a tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems.” (Henley 2009) (Quick Guide 2011). To clarify, the child has to show one of these five characteristics and confirm that one of those features affect their ability to performance educational tasks in order to receive special service in a public school under the IDEA