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
reading and math goals. Which type of team is described in this scenario?
A) interdisciplinary
B) intradisciplinary
C) multidisciplinary
D) transdisciplinary
Which of the following is a screening test to identify children with Asperger syndrome
and high functioning autism?
A) the Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire
B) the Childhood Autism Rating Scale 2
C) the Modified-Checklist for Autism in Toddlers
D) the Social Communication Questionnaire
Which of the following is a universal method of home-school communication?
A) email
B) happy grams
C) parent”teacher conferences
D) written notes
Isaac is a student with a disability who belongs to a neighborhood gang. He is involved
in an argument with another student in math class. Later that night, Isaac attends a
school sponsored football game. Other students report that Isaac has a gun and is
threatening to shoot the student he argued with earlier. Isaac is removed from the
football game by authorities. Members of the IEP team decide to place Isaac at an
alternative school for 45 days. Were Isaac’s rights violated?
A) No; the IEP made the decision to remove Isaac so multiple perspectives were
considered.
B) No; schools have the right to remove students who bring weapons to school to an
interim alternative placement
C) Yes; a student with a disability cannot be removed from school for more than 10
days.
D) Yes; a manifestation determination hearing must be conducted before Isaac can be
removed.
Which of the following is not a condition required to qualify for an emotional
disturbance?
A) chronicity
B) difficulty in school
C) severity
D) visibility
Which of the following is an overlooked requirement of IDEA?
A) the provision of in-service training for general educators
B) the provision of teaching assistants for general educators
C) the provision of common planning time for general educators and resource teachers
D) the provision of increased planning time to design lEPs for general and special
educators
Which of the following has been referred to as the most important legislation enacted
for young children with developmental delays?
A) IDEA
B) No Child Left Behind
C) P. L. 99-457
D) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Behavior intervention plans are required for students with disabilities
A) who require special education
B) who are placed in segregated settings
C) who have been suspended from school
D) who have behavior issues that adversely affect school performance
What is the Kurweil 1000?
A) a talking clock for people who are blind
B) a computer-based reading system that scans and reads printed text
C) a talking calculator that is capable of performing advanced math functions
D) an electronic device that creates embossed relief maps and scientific diagrams
How are IDEA regulations for services to young children similar to those for school-age
children?
A) The regulations specify who must receive services.
B) Outside agencies may contracted to provide services to both groups.
C) Children in both groups must be labeled with a specific disability to receive services.
D) The regulations specify that IEPs for children in both groups must include
suggestions for parents.
Which of the following is true about advances in hearing aids?
A) Newer hearing aids are accepted by the Deaf culture.
B) Newer hearing aids are still unsuitable for preschoolers.
C) Newer hearing aids amplify all sounds indiscriminately.
D) Newer hearing aids can be preprogrammed for optional listening.
Which classwide peer tutoring model involves reading and responding to items on
teacher-made study guides or concept cards?
A) the Ohio State model
B) Peer Assisted Learning Strategies
C) Juniper Gardens Children’s Project
D) SUNY Fredonia Classwide Student Tutoring Teams
Autism is best described as a/an
A) behavior disorder
B) developmental disorder
C) intellectual disability
D) speech disorder
Which of the following words has a meaning most like handicapism?
A) idealism
B) individualism
C) racism
D) realism
Which of the following are misconceptions associated with gifted students?
A) They tend to be aggressive and snoopy.
B) They tend to be independent and introverted.
C) They have an intense need for intellectual stimulation.
D) They have a highly developed sense of moral judgment.
Which question is critical for teachers in determining which skills to include in a
functional curriculum?
A) Will it be needed when the student is 21?
B) Will learning this knowledge/skill be frustrating?
C) Will this skill make the student more acceptable to peers without disabilities?
D) Will learning the skill result in negative consequences?
An example of development in the cognitive domain is
A) cooperating
B) counting
C) smiling
D) walking
Which of the following conditions is almost always associated with photophobia?
A) albinism
B) CVI
C) macular degeneration
D) retinitis pigmentosa
Which of the following statements about orthopedic impairments is true?
A) They are usually acquired.
B) They involve the skeletal system.
C) They involve the central nervous system.
D) They affect the ability to use, control or feel certain parts of the body.
Which of the following terms is considered obsolete by the NJCLD?
A) dyslexia
B) dysgraphia
C) learned helplessness
D) perceptual impairments
Which of the following is not a cause of cortical vision impairments?
A) anoxia
B) hydrocephalus
C) head injuries
D) an immature central nervous system
One strategy for integrating students with disabilities in both academic and social
environments is
A) cooperative learning
B) games based learning
C) field based experiences
D) using aides and shadows
An intermittent direct service teaching approach to improve communication skills is
problematic because
A) children dislike the repetition
B) children dislike contrived activities
C) children have difficulty completing massed trials
D) children have difficulty generalizing the skills to everyday contexts
The most prevalent physical disability in school aged children is
A) cerebral palsy
B) club foot
C) muscular dystrophy
D) spina bifida
The Infant Health and Development Program focused on
A) infants at risk for language delays
B) infants at risk of inadequate nutrition
C) infants who were premature or of low birth weight
D) infants who had conditions that caused developmental delays
Which of the following is an example of embedding core content into a functional skills
activity for a student with a severe or multiple disability?
A) teaching a high school student to use a calculator
B) teaching an elementary students to use pictures and a graphic organizer to
summarize key facts
C) teaching an elementary student about states of matter in relation to the weather
D) teaching a middle school student to read vocabulary words necessary to understand
Huckleberry Finn
Which of the following is true about telecommunication devices for the deaf?
A) They are available as a related service under IDEA.
B) They require the presence of a sign language interpreter.
C) They are available in many public places because of the ADA.
D) They have recently been replaced by cell phones with text messaging.
All of the following contribute to disproportionate representation of diverse students in
special education except
A) biased referrals
B) inaccurate assessment
C) ineffective instructional practices
D) inconsistent parental involvement
Which of the following is not defined as a major life activity in the Americans with
Disabilities Act?
A) caring for oneself
B) enjoying leisure time
C) walking
D) working
All of the following are causes of emotional disabilities except
A) brain dysfunction
B) differences in temperament
C) genetic factors
D) vitamin deficiencies
Benefits of active recreation for adults with disabilities include all of the following
except
A) increasing satisfaction with life
B) increasing ability to maintain a job
C) improvements in personal appearance
D) improvements in overall health and vitality
Which of the following statements about the genetic component of autism is true?
A) Identical twins will both have autism.
B) A genetic marker for autism has been identified.
C) The gene for autism is typically carried by the mother.
D) Parents of a child with autism have a higher risk of having other children with
autism.
Research on the use of a Talking Photo Album as a strategy to enable parents of English
language learners to provide tutoring in vocabulary concluded that
A) the strategy was too complicated for parents to use
B) the children were easily bored with the strategy and did not use it
C) the strategy was more effective for teaching concrete rather than abstract words
D) the strategy was effective for teaching new vocabulary to parents and children
Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports
A) use punishment to control misbehavior
B) is a new method for improving school safety
C) use research-based interventions to teach appropriate behaviors
D) is ineffective in achieving long-term reductions in problem behavior
The Milwaukee project targeted children at risk for developmental delays because of
A) prematurity or low birth weight
B) their mothers’ level of intelligence
C) prenatal exposure to drugs or alcohol
D) their mothers’ history of child abuse or neglect
Discuss articulation and phonological disorders.
Why are transition services necessary?
Name two early environmental variables that influence achievement in school.
What is contained in the “expanded core curriculum” for students with visual
impairments?
Explain how postsecondary education benefits employment for individuals with
disabilities.
The response to intervention approach in the field of learning disabilities focuses on
_______ and ______. Explain these two areas of focus.
What is the oldest and best known university for students with hearing loss? Describe
what happened in 1988 at that university.
What is the cause of mild ID presumed to be when there is no biological factor evident?
What is the term or explanation for this environmental factor?
List five tasks that service animals can perform for disabled owners.
Define group homes.
What term describes a discussion between a specially trained medical counselor and
prospective parents about the possibility that they may give birth to a child with
disabilities? Explain the population of parents to which this tool is directed.
Describe and give a rationale for five recommendations for selecting toys for young
children with disabilities.
Name and describe the three major educational approaches to teaching deaf and
hard-of-hearing children.
Define transfer of stimulus control and explain the process.
Who is more likely to be labeled with emotional and behavioral disorders, girls or
boys? Describe what types of behaviors is displayed by the group you identify.