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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 […]

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 […]

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. The greatest barrier to effective collaboration in schools is A. Poor attitude toward collaboration. B. […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. Home-based programs are most commonly used for […]

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 […]

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 […]

What were some of the challenges in studying children with emotional and behavior disorders in the latter part of the nineteenth century? What is the difference between aided and unaided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)? Answer: Discussion should include an […]

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 Students who have low self-esteem, chronic sadness, and feelings of worthlessness may […]

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 […]

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. A […]

“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 The school of […]

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 Recent research concerning the cause of ADHD reveals A. Diet plays a major […]

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 […]

The ability to retain and recall past experiences is referred to as A. Memory. B. Metacognition. C. Altruism. D. Depth. The category of other health impairments includes A. Mental retardation. B. Learning disabilities. C. Diplegia. D. Asthma. Answer: D Individually […]

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? What are the options for resolving disagreements regarding special education? Answer: Discussion should include […]

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. Which of […]

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 […]

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 […]