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Early intervention services A) are also for children who are gifted and talented B) are funded by ADA C) are only mandated for infants and toddlers experiencing developmental delays D) are prescribed and implemented according to an individualized family service […]

What is primarily to blame for the underrepresentation of students from culturally diverse groups in programs for the gifted and talented? A) biases inherent in the identification process B) the increasing numbers of culturally diverse students in the school population […]

Teachers can use Visual Phonics to teach phonemic awareness to deaf and hard-of-hearing students. A grade level score of 2)5 on a norm-referenced reading test means that a student cannot read third grade textbooks. Answer: False RTI can prevent placement […]

Which of the following statements about explicit instruction is not accurate? A) It shortens learning time. B) It is most effective in teaching students to read. C) It is fundamental for students acquiring math skills. D) It makes the student […]

The way that students with physical disabilities think about themselves and the degree of acceptance by others depends primarily on the A) cause of the disability B) visibility of the disability C) age of onset of the disability D) treatment […]

Which of the following is NOT involved in RTI? A) universal screening B) continuous progress monitoring C) multifactored evaluation D) several tiers of intensive intervention before referral A long cane serves as all of the following except A) a tool […]

An intellectual disability is a permanent condition. Most students with emotional and behavioral disorders perform on grade level academically. Answer: False Teachers of students with intellectual disabilities should provide instruction at a slow pace. True Answer: False Early intervention services […]

One reason that the number of students with visual impairments is larger than the number reported in IDEA is A) some students refuse services B) some students are counted in other categories C) some students receive services outside of school […]

Enriching the content of instruction includes all but which of the following? A) accelerating content B) independent study C) mentorships D) investigating topics in greater detail All of the following are advantages to using the DISCOVER model to identify giftedness […]

Recent statistics on traumatic brain injury indicate that A) traumatic brain injuries are decreasing B) most traumatic brain injuries occur in adults C) incidence of traumatic brain injury is lower in rural areas D) traumatic brain injury is the leading […]

Children who use dialects need speech and language services. IDEA regulations contain a specific formula for determining a severe discrepancy. Answer: False A child who has a language delay may not have a language disorder. Answer: True Researchers found that […]

All of the following are basic psychological processes except A) behavior B) listening C) speaking D) thinking Which of the following student behaviors best fits the IDEA definition of emotional disturbance? A) Grace has been depressed and withdrawn for 7 […]

Students who are gifted and talented should not be provided with instruction that targets lower levels of Bloom’s taxonomy. There is a universally accepted definition of giftedness. Answer: False Educational, therapeutic and recreational activities that are suitable for students with […]

Which of the following social skills programs includes curriculum materials for children and adolescents? A) FAST Social Skills B) Taking Part C) the Prepare Curriculum D) the Walker Social Skills Curriculum Chelsea is a child with strabismus. She does not […]

Which of the following is an obstacle that makes transitioning to adulthood difficult for students with disabilities? A) high expectations B) lack of motivation C) lack of needed supports D) lack of appropriate role models The two most common genetic […]

Which of the following statements about responses to sensory stimuli and people with autism is most accurate? A) Some people with autism do not feel pain. B) People with autism usually prefer loud noises. C) Many people with autism refuse […]

Kim has difficulty waiting in line at school. She wants to be first all of the time, and she will kick other students and scream if she is not at the front of the line. Her classmates get upset when […]

Which of the following is true regarding small-group instruction and students with severe or multiple disabilities? A) Partial participation is the primary goal. B) It is the least cost effective instructional arrangement. C) Skills learned are less likely to generalize […]

Macular degeneration is more common in children than adults. The English language uses approximately 30″35 phonemes. Answer: False Children with autism quickly become satiated with behavior trap. Answer: False School districts may exceed the requirements of the law when creating […]