Sub Area 1 of the Early Childhood Special Education test focuses on understanding the characteristics of students with disabilities. This section accounts for 20% of the test and will include scenario-based questions that may involve:
- Typical child development
- Developmental milestones (birth through Grade 3)
- Characteristics of disabilities
- Risk factors
- Individual differences
- Learning and development
Questions may ask test takers to distinguish between typical developmental variations and indicators that require further assessment.
Resources that may support your review of content in this sub area include:
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