Special Education: Contemporary Perspectives for School Professionals 3rd Edition

Which is an example of ineffective communication? A. "You"re not considering a peer tutor for Sara, are you?" B. "Your child demonstrates characteristics of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, don"t you agree?" C. "I really do not think Spanish immersion is appropriate for Sara. What do you think?" D. All of the above. Answer: A Answer: A Answer:

Professionals agree that students with severe and multiple disabilities should A. Be placed with students who are at their same ability level. B. Be placed with their chronological peers. C. Be placed with students who have the same type of disabilities. D. Not be placed with their nondisabled peers. Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B Approximately what

Students with severe and multiple disabilities often engage in stereotypical behavior such as A. Hair twirling. B. Doodling. C. Whistling. D. Rocking back and forth. Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D The greatest barrier to effective collaboration in schools is A. Poor attitude toward collaboration. B. Lack of education on how to effectively collaborate. C. Lack of time for shared

CASE STUDY: You have just moved across the United States due to your spouse's transfer. As you look for a new job within the public school system, you are surprised at the overwhelming diversity within your new community. Feeling very confident as you go to your first interview in this new

Executive functions can be grouped into which four mental activities? A. Working memory, self-directed speech, control of emotions and motivation, and reconstitution B. Working memory, self-directed speech, self-esteem, and reconstitution C. Long-term memory, self-directed speed, control of gross motor skills, and reconstitution D. Long-term memory, self-directed speech, self-esteem, and reconstitution Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A The

Bacterial meningitis, otitis media, and encephalitis are examples of conditions that can cause a/an A. Congenital hearing loss. B. Adventitious hearing loss. C. Congenital and adventitious hearing loss. D. None of the above. Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B Home-based programs are most commonly used for which age level of students with visual impairments? A. Middle B. Elementary C. Preschool D.

CASE STUDY:AJ is a second-grade student who is deaf in his right ear (sensorineural hearing loss) and due to a physical deformity (conductive hearing loss) is hard of hearing in the left ear. However, he is scheduled for surgery on his left ear because doctors are hopeful that once the

The estimates of the prevalence of students who are gifted and talented vary dramatically because A. Students identified as gifted are underrepresented. B. No tests exist to identify students as gifted. C. So many definitions have been offered. D. None of the above. Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C Brandy"s parents have requested that she be evaluated

What were some of the challenges in studying children with emotional and behavior disorders in the latter part of the nineteenth century? Answer: Discussion should include explanation of lack of consistent terms to describe children withbehavior disorders, confusion between mental illness and intellectual disabilities, and hesitance to diagnose children with

Who is usually the first to recognize that a child is responding differently to the world than typically developing children? A. Parents B. Educators C. Pediatrician D. Caregiver Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Students who have low self-esteem, chronic sadness, and feelings of worthlessness may be experiencing A. Conduct disorders. B. Oppositional defiant disorders. C. Depression. D. Resilience. Answer: C Answer: C Answer:

Two of the most important issues facing the field of visual impairment are A. Assistive technology funding and personnel shortages. B. Funding and personnel shortages. C. Personnel shortages and limited continuum of placement options. D. Limited placement options and assistive technology funding. Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C Which of the following statements regarding families of children

Assisting adults with disabilities to obtain jobs in the competitive market and providing them with the necessary physical, instructional, and social support to ensure success is called A. Natural support. B. Supported employment. C. Communication support. D. Independent-oriented employment. Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B A hearing loss present at birth is A. Congenital. B. Acquired. C. Prelingual. D. Postlingual. Answer:

"Jenna will increase her decoding and reading comprehension from a first grade level to a second grade level." This is an example of a/an A. Benchmark. B. Annual goal. C. Current performance. D. None of the above Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B The school of thought that led to the mental hygiene movement, which was the belief that

Which approach to providing speech-language services has the benefit of eliminating distractions for the young children? A. In class B. In home C. Pullout D. Indirect services Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C Recent research concerning the cause of ADHD reveals A. Diet plays a major role in hyperactivity. B. Video games and TV alter brain functions. C. ADHD cannot

CASE STUDY: Mrs. Martinez has just accepted a new position at Forest Grove Middle School. She was hired to serve students with special needs in grades 6 through 8. Forest Grove's philosophy is that separate is better in regard to their delivery of services for students with special needs. Mrs. Martinez

The ability to retain and recall past experiences is referred to as A. Memory. B. Metacognition. C. Altruism. D. Depth. Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A The category of other health impairments includes A. Mental retardation. B. Learning disabilities. C. Diplegia. D. Asthma. Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Individually designed sets of services involving multiple school and community agencies intended to provide the

How does a hearing loss limit a student's direct learning experience? What is an example of a concept or skill you have learned through direct experience? Answer: Discussion should include explanation of the limits of direct learning experiences of children who have a hearing loss due to overprotection by parents

When children who have ADHD become adults, they typically A. Outgrow ADHD and live a normal life. B. Become involved in criminal activities. C. Succeed in their jobs but have difficulty socially. D. Have difficulty keeping a job. Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Which of the following demographic characteristics form a barrier to partnerships between families

Which of the following statement is TRUE? A. Students with emotional and behavior disorders usually have good social skills but struggle academically and emotionally. B. Students with emotional and behavior disorders cannot be taught social skills if they lack this ability naturally. C. Students with emotional and behavior disorders can be taught appropriate

Tara is an elementary student diagnosed with autism. She is currently in the general education classroom but is having difficulty functioning in this setting. Her family is happy with her placement but the teacher feels a change is needed. Tara"s placement can be changed by A. The student's team with parent