All of the following are reasons why the U.S. Department of Education has no accurate
count of students with ADHD EXCEPT
A) parents are reluctant to have their children labeled with ADHD due to the associated
stigma.
B) they are served in the “other health impairments” category, and are counted as such.
C) they are served and counted under their primary disability, which is not ADHD.
D) there is no formal ADHD category under IDEA ’04.
Although Melinda has a hearing loss, she is a skilled lip reader who participates in all
aspects of society. She is married, has a high-paying job, and does volunteer work
through several community organizations. According to what you’ve learned from your
text, Melinda has a
A) typical lifestyle for a person with a hearing loss.
B) deficit perspective of disability.
C) handicap.
D) disability.
Which of the following is NOT one of the procedural safeguards provided to parents
through IDEA?
A) Parents have the right to place their child in private school at public expense.
B) Parents must be invited to all meetings held about their child’s educational program.
C) Parents must give permission for their child to be evaluated and to obtain
independent evaluations.
D) Parents can resolve complaints through the use of mediation, due process hearings,
state-level appeals, and civil actions.
Many individuals with deaf-blindness have
A) enough residual vision to allow them to read enlarged print, see sign language, and
move about in their environment.
B) more functional use of hearing than vision.
C) no vision or hearing abilities at all.
D) stronger expressive than receptive language skills.
Francisco and his teacher decide that he is going to try and work at least 15 math
problems independently every day. This is an example of
A) self-reinforcement.
B) goal-setting.
C) self-monitoring.
D) self-talk.
Francisco is learning to use a validated practice which helps him control his own
behavior and be responsible for many aspects of his school program. Which of the
following is Francisco learning?
A) CBM
B) peer tutoring
C) self-management strategies
D) FBA
Jimmy Ray has ADHD. He is eligible for services under IDEA
A) if his diagnosis was made by a medical doctor.
B) if he is on medication.
C) if his condition adversely affects his educational performance.
D) under the ADHD category.
The Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act
A) does not guarantee funding for gifted programs.
B) guarantees full protections for students, similar to those in IDEA.
C) requires states to provide special services to gifted and talented students.
D) was initially passed in 2005, thanks to the efforts of Leta Hollingworth.
According to the text, a vital concern of adults with physical or health disabilities is
A) independent living.
B) education.
C) purchase of computers.
D) raising children.
Because Dulcea has electronic versions of her texts, it means that her state has complied
with IDEA in its adoption of
A) PBS.
B) RTI.
C) LRE.
D) NIMAS.
Mr. Hess, a special education teacher, uses instructional practices than have been
proven to be effective through research, which are the _____ feature of evidence-based
practices.
A) validated
B) explicit
C) strategic
D) accountable
The first systematic efforts at education and treatmentwhich became the precursor to
modern special education techniquesare attributed to
A) Jean-Marc-Gaspard Itard.
B) Samuel Gridley Howe.
C) Richard Dugdale.
D) Henry Goddard.
In 1961, Sam Kirk developed what test to identify those with learning disabilities?
A) Discrepancy Formula
B) Iowa Test of Reading Skills
C) Illinois Test of Psycholinguistic Abilities
D) IQ Test
The first law guaranteeing the rights of students with disabilities to a free appropriate
public education was
A) PL 101-336, the Americans with Disabilities Act
B) PL 101-476, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
C) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
D) PL 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act.
The two areas most often affected by a learning disability are
A) reading and writing.
B) writing and spelling.
C) reading and math.
D) reading and social skills.
A student leaves the classroom to take an exam in a distraction-free area. Which type of
accommodation is this?
A) scheduling accommodation
B) setting accommodation
C) accommodations regarding directions
D) accommodations during testing
__________ is/are the most common way in which students are determined to be
eligible for gifted programs.
A) IQ tests
B) Tests of creativity
C) Grade analysis
D) Screening devices for problem-solving skills
As Jalaya was being born, her oxygen supply was momentarily cut off when her
umbilical cord became tangled. As a result, she has mental retardation. Jalaya’s situation
is an example of a __________ cause of mental retardation.
A) prenatal
B) postnatal
C) perinatal
D) quasinatal
The perceived high or low quality of voice is the description of
A) loudness.
B) pitch.
C) depth.
D) vibrato.
Which of the following factors is NOT related to giftedness?
A) genetics
B) environmental factors
C) early experiences
D) ethnicity
Many children with TBI are educated like their peers with
A) learning disabilities.
B) mental retardation.
C) behavior disorders.
D) visual disabilities.
Lucia, a blind preschooler, would probably prefer which type of play?
A) noisy play activities
B) abstract play
C) symbolic play
D) spontaneous play
Many assistive technology devices used by students with ADHD do not call undue
attention to the individual because
A) people with and without disabilities use them.
B) they are so small they can usually go undetected.
C) they can be manufactured to look like objects that all students use.
D) they do not have noisy sound components that are distracting to other students.
The South Valley School District’s curriculum is infused with lessons that incorporate
aspects of many different cultures to help teach concepts and enhance the learning of its
diverse population. This is an example of a __________ curriculum.
A) scientifically validated
B) culturally neutral
C) culturally responsive
D) culturally competent
One common element that supports UDL is
A) a small group format.
B) the use of accommodations.
C) technology.
D) individualization.
Teachers at D.B. Morris Middle School have recommended that a functional behavioral
assessment be conducted for one of their students. According to your text, this student
is most likely receiving
A) primary prevention services.
B) secondary prevention interventions.
C) tertiary prevention interventions.
D) in-school suspension.
Ms. Acosta uses flexible grouping practices that include either same-ability or
mixed-ability groups. The pace of instruction varies as students solve problems or
complete assignments together. Which of the following has Ms. Acosta differentiated?
A) instructional level
B) instructional content
C) instructional delivery
D) instructional materials
Mr. Haggis is a 3rd-grade teacher engaged in the pre-referral process for a student
suspected of having ADHD. During this phase, Mr. Haggis’s actions should focus on
A) preventing problem behaviors.
B) collecting data on the number of misbehaviors the student exhibits.
C) trying to get the child ready for a full, formal assessment.
D) developing an individualized behavior plan for the student.
Jackson has an inherited condition that impairs his ability to metabolize phenylalanine.
Without proper intervention, this chemical would build up to toxic levels in his body
and damage his brain. Jackson has
A) fragile X syndrome.
B) Down syndrome.
C) PKU.
D) FAS.
Although it does not require documentation, the federal definition indicates that a
learning disability may be due to
A) minimal brain dysfunction.
B) mental retardation.
C) a stroke.
D) ADHD.
Seven-year-old J.D. receives intensive, individualized interventions for his reading
difficulties. In which component of RTI does this occur?
A) universal screening
B) Tier 1
C) Tier 2
D) Tier 3
Briefly state the criticisms of using the IQ/ discrepancy formula to identify students
with learning disabilities.
List at least three high-stakes testing accommodations that you could make for students
in your class who are English Language Learners.
Give three examples of behaviors that might be considered appropriate in one setting or
age level and could lead to a referral if displayed in another setting or age.
Transitions for students with ASD occur at which two times?
Why has the federal health disabilities category experienced such a large increase?
What are some of a TVI’s responsibilities with regard to a student with visual
disabilities?
List two possible explanations for the increase in the prevalence of ASD.
Mr. and Mrs. Bellasarius worry that their 9-month-old son may have ASD. What are
some early signs of ASD that they can look for in a child this young? List at least 4.
What is a functional curriculum?
According to your text, once an FBA has determined the function of a behavior, the
teacher can choose between three alternatives to address the target behavior. List those
three options.
Ashley uses a self-monitoring strategy. Briefly explain what this is.
Give an example of how community-based instruction (CBI) would be used with a
student with low-incidence disabilities.
Describe what teachers can do to promote a sense of belonging for students who are
deaf-blind.
Give an example of a classroom situation that could create cross-cultural dissonance,
and what a teacher can do to prevent this from occurring.
What are graphic organizers, and how can they help students learn?
What steps can you take in your classroom to prevent asthma attacks?
List three barriers described in your text that often prevent students with EBD and their
families from accessing mental health services.
Discuss the difficulty of calculating the prevalence of schoolchildren with emotional or
behavioral disorders, and the impact of gender and race.
Briefly describe the three groups by which causes of intellectual disabilities are
organized, and give an example of each.