Glossary

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Determination of the current level of functioning as documented by type, frequency and duration. Often used with determining current level of behaviour.

A formal exceptionality, identified by an Identification Placement and Review Committee (IPRC), in the category of Behaviour.

Recurrent episodes, at least once a week for three months, of binge eating without compensatory actions, but with three (or more) of the following: 1. Eating more quickly than normal. 2. Eating until uncomfortably full. 3. Eating large amounts when not feeling physically hungry. 4. Eating alone due to embarrassment of quantity. 5. Feelings of self disgust, depression or guilt after binging.

A diagnosed medical condition that involves intense phases of depression and mania that impair daily functioning.

A formal exceptionality, identified by an Identification Placement and Review Committee (IPRC), in the category of Physical. Also a diagnosed medical condition, involving the inability or reduced ability to see.

A medical condition of the eyes that involves a severe impairment in vision, not corrected by glasses.

Recurrent episodes, at least once a week for three months, of binge eating (consuming very large amounts of food in a relatively short period of time), that feels “out of control” with inappropriate compensatory acts to prevent weight gain (vomiting, misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other medications, fasting or excessive exercise).
Behaviours that involve using strength or influence with the deliberate intent of making the target victim feel uncomfortable, verbally, physically, socially and/or over social media. Students who demonstrate bullying behaviours may frequently switch between roles, to that of the victim or bystander depending on the social situation.

An area of student need where students demonstrate either victim, bystander or bulling behaviours. Bullying behaviours involve using strength or influence with the deliberate intent of making the target victim feel uncomfortable, verbally, physically, socially and/or over social media. Students may frequently switch between roles, depending on the social situation.

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