Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education Plus MyEducationLab 10th Edition

Roslynn is a student who uses a motorized wheelchair for mobility. Other students in her kindergarten class are hesitant to interact with her. The teacher feels that it is because they have never seen a wheelchair. What can she do to help the children become more comfortable? A) insist that one

Mrs. Jonas, a speech therapist, Mr. Dodds, a physical therapist, and Mrs. Anthony, a special education teacher, work independently to provide services to Jasmine, a student with cerebral palsy. Mrs. Jonas addresses Jasmine's articulation problems. Mr. Dodds focuses on helping Jasmine walk with braces, and Mrs. Anthony works on Jasmine's

TRUE/FALSE Students with severe or profound hearing loss have more social problems than those with mild hearing loss. Answer: FALSE Answer: FALSE Answer: FALSE TRUE/FALSE Instructional materials and activities for secondary students should teach academic and transition skills. Answer: TRUE Answer: TRUE Answer: TRUE TRUE/FALSE Many students who are blind have additional disabilities. Answer: TRUE Answer: TRUE Answer: TRUE TRUE/FALSE Poverty rates are

Whichof the following strategies is least likely to promote successful inclusion for students with intellectual disabilities? A) peer tutoring B) common recess time C) collaborative learning D) direct training in social skills Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B TASH is an advocacy organization for people who A) are most likely to be granted unique rights B) have significant disabilities

TRUE/FALSE Generally, the more severe a disability is the earlier it is identified. Answer: TRUE Answer: TRUE Answer: TRUE TRUE/FALSE Voice mail is a costly way to maintain home'school communication. Answer: FALSE Answer: FALSE Answer: FALSE TRUE/FALSE Teachers can use Visual Phonics to teach phonemic awareness to deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Answer: TRUE Answer: TRUE Answer: TRUE TRUE/FALSE Children in home-based intervention programs

Skills that can help improve the success of children with autism in general education classes include all of the following except A) display near zero level problem behavior B) use of secretin therapy C) participate in group lessons D) appropriate participation with peers Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B Which of the following reflects the change in

The most prevalent method of service delivery to students who receive speech/language services is A) pull-out B) classroom based C) community based D) collaborative consultation Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Which of the following is not an example of a student with an internalizing behavior? A) Twelve-year-old Ben fantasizes that he is a super hero. B) Seven-year-old Sophie is

What percentage of individuals with disabilities who are of working age are employed? A) 13% B) 18% C) 27% D) 47% Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistics Center, most spinal cord injuries are the result of A) acts of violence B) falls C) motor vehicle accidents D) sports injuries Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C An intellectual

Mrs. Gonzales is evaluating Maria for a possible communication disorder. She asks Maria a series of open-ended questions to evaluate her expressive speech. This type of assessment is known as a A) case history B) functional analysis C) language application D) language sample Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Screening tests for emotional and behavior disorders A) are

TRUE/FALSE Mothers' estimates of their preschool children's level of development are similar to those of professionals. Answer: TRUE Answer: TRUE Answer: TRUE TRUE/FALSE Children usually develop mature language without instruction or intervention. Answer: TRUE Answer: TRUE Answer: TRUE TRUE/FALSE Intraindividual differences in gifted children may be impacted by culture. Answer: TRUE Answer: TRUE Answer: TRUE TRUE/FALSE All toys are accessible to children with

Residual hearing is defined as A) sounds amplified by a hearing aid B) sounds measured by a hearing test C) sounds perceived by a deaf person D) sounds that can no longer be heard after a hearing loss Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C The smallest elements of language that carry meaning are called A) morphemes B) phonemes C) syllables D)

TRUE/FALSE The federal definition of learning disabilities has been universally accepted. Answer: FALSE Answer: FALSE Answer: FALSE TRUE/FALSE An individualized transition plan must be a part of the IEP once a student attends middle school. Answer: FALSE Answer: FALSE Answer: FALSE TRUE/FALSE The Nemeth code consists of braille symbols for mathematical and scientific notation. Answer: TRUE Answer: TRUE Answer: TRUE TRUE/FALSE Compared to

TRUE/FALSE On-task behavior usually results in an increase in productivity. Answer: TRUE Answer: TRUE Answer: TRUE TRUE/FALSE Parents are to blame for their child's emotional problems. Answer: FALSE Answer: FALSE Answer: FALSE TRUE/FALSE Asperger syndrome is a mild form of autism. Answer: TRUE Answer: TRUE Answer: TRUE TRUE/FALSE School districts may exceed the requirements of the law when creating an IEP. Answer: TRUE Answer:

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a student with dual sensory impairments? A) emotional detachment B) failure to initiate interactions C) engaging in self-stimulatory behaviors D) appearing to be passive or noncompliant Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Which of the following statements about self-management is most accurate? A) It is a relatively complex procedure. B)

Which of the following student behaviors best fits the IDEA definition of emotional disturbance? A) Grace has been depressed and withdrawn for 7 months. B) Maggie responds to teasing one day by throwing a chair through a window. C) Page usually gets excellent grades but since starting fourth grade has been getting C's

How often does IDEA require teams to review IEP goals and objectives for each child? A) every six months. B) quarterly C) every other month D) annually Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Which of the following is not required by the Individuals with Disabilities Act? A) due process safeguards B) an individualized education plan C) education to the greatest

Danielle is not identified as a student who is gifted or talented but has opportunities to participate in some challenging activities for which she shows serious interest. Which model is being used? A) ability grouping B) active problem solving C) problem-based learning D) schoolwide enrichment Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Which of the following best exemplifies

Which best describes the treatment and control groups of the Abecedarian Project? A) children receiving early intervention services in school-based settings vs. those receiving them at home B) parents receiving consultation from a parent trainer vs. those provided readings on child development C) children receiving medical, nutritional, and social services vs. those who

Brianna's general education teacher and the speech therapist at her school communicate to make sure that her therapy sessions end before it is time for related arts classes. This is an example of A) consultation B) teaming C) reciprocity D) coordination Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Carlos is a student with an intellectual disability. Mrs. Busby,