One of the major reasons for assessing adaptive behavior in the schools is that federal regulations require documentation of difficulties in adaptive behavior for the classification of
A) learning disabilities.
B) emotional disturbance.
C) mental retardation.
D) speech impairment.

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Federal regulations require documentation of difficulties in adaptive behavior for the classification of mental retardation (now more commonly referred to as intellectual disability). This assessment helps in determining the level of support an individual needs in various areas of daily life.

One of the Major Reasons for Assessing Adaptive Behavior in the Schools