Jennifer has a conduct disorder. Which of the following is most likely true?
A. She receives her education in a special education classroom.
B. She qualifies for special education services in the emotional disturbance.
C. Her educational program is ensured through IDEA.
D. She does not qualify for IDEA services, but she may qualify for accommodations
through Section 504 and ADA.
During school, D.J. works on learning words such as those found on traffic signs or
warning labels, learning basic personal care skills, and participating in leisure activities.
These are examples of
A. functional curriculum.
B. general curriculum.
C. community-based instruction.
D. instructional accommodations.
A building that was designed according to the principles of __________ would be
barrier free and meet the needs of everyone, including people with physical challenges.
A. universal design
B. barrier-free living
C. IDEA
D. Section 504
Early social skills training has proven effective because research has shown that
individuals who participated in programs as first graders were less likely to do all of the
following at age 18 EXCEPT
A. commit violent crimes.
B. drink heavily.
C. attend college.
D. join a gang.
A child who says “the ball is WED” instead of RED is an example of what articulation
error?
A. substitution
B. distortion
C. omission
D. addition
Individuals with multiple-severe disabilities ____ in order for independence and
community participation to be accomplished.
A. require limited supports
B. vary in the types and levels of supports they require
C. require extensive and pervasive
D. typically require full-time, one-on-one assistance
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate responsibility for a teacher whose
student is on medication for ADHD?
A. recommend changes in dosage based upon observations
B. observe and note the side effects of medication on a child
C. note effects of dosage changes
D. note changes in behavior and academic performance
A special requirement of IDEA that assists in the referral process by identifying
children who may benefit from special education, even if they are not in school yet, is
A. the children’s placement service.
B. The Child at Risk.
C. child find.
D. child referral.
Laurinea has a communication disorder and her speech is hard to understand. Which
related service provider would she work with?
A. physical therapist
B. occupational therapist
C. school counselor
D. speech-language pathologist
Reggie has just begun taking piano lessons at a nearby music studio. Once a month, his
teacher holds group lessons for students across many skill levels. On these days, Reggie
raises his hand every time the teacher asks a question, even though many of the
questions are targeted toward older students with years of experience, and he has no
idea of the answer. Reggie is displaying which key characteristic of ADHD?
A. inattention
B. hyperactivity
C. impulsivity
D. combined type
During the IEP Development step of the IEP process, the team must
A. develop an individualized education plan.
B. determine whether the student qualifies for special education services.
C. review the student’s IEP on an annual basis.
D. provide services outlined in the IEP.
Skandar does not believe in himself and does not try to learn, resulting in a dependency
on others. This is referred to as
A. motivation.
B. immaturity.
C. learned helplessness.
D. ADHD.
When Francisco is able to work 15 problems independently, he is allowed to pick a “No
Homework Pass” from a bowl on the teacher’s desk. This pass allows him one free night
without having to do any homework. This is an example of
A. self-reinforcement.
B. goal-setting.
C. self-monitoring.
D. self-talk.
Which of the following statements summarizes the most recent research regarding the
link between diet and ADHD?
A. Dietary supplements are most effective when students are not taking stimulant
medications.
B. Restrictive diets are fairly easy to implement, particularly for families with limited
budgets.
C. The effectiveness of restrictive diets has been confirmed by research and parental
anecdotes.
D. There appears to be a link between ADHD and exposure to pesticides through
consumption of fruits and vegetables.
Larger schools with higher student-teacher ratios and more inexperienced teachers
A. tend to have fewer students of color in attendance.
B. tend to provide higher-quality instruction, thanks to programs like Teach for
America.
C. have fewer students with emotional or behavioral disorders.
D. provide unequal educational opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds.
Which of the following is NOT an issue brought to national attention through Larry P.
v. Riles, Diana v. State Board of Education, and Lau v. Nichols?
A. over-representation of African American children in classes for students with mental
retardation
B. alternative assessments used by most school districts for bilingual children
C. misidentification of English Language Learners as having disabilities
D. assessment bias
D.J.’s teacher takes him to the supermarket, where he learns to put items from his
grocery list in his shopping cart, place these items on the check-out conveyor belt, and
pay the cashier. This is an example of
A. IEP.
B. FBA.
C. AAC.
D. CBI.
Fourteen-year-old Neil has low vision and is very interested in astronomy. Which of the
following would be an appropriate recommendation to his parents?
A. Suggest that they encourage other interests that don”t depend so heavily on the use
of sight.
B. Make sure his O&M instructor helps to support his interests during their sessions.
C. Get him a summer job as a custodian at their local museum of natural history.
D. Enroll him in the SCIVIS program.
CALP or classroom English is
A. a level of English mastery required to access the general education curriculum and
profit from instruction.
B. a level of English mastery that is adequate for general communication, but not
necessarily for academic learning.
C. the ability to conceptualize linguistic ability in the home language.
D. the ability to understand abstract language necessary for academic work.
Dr. Kalwegna, who is deaf, attends a conference where someone using a laptop
translates everything the speaker says into text that is projected onto a screen at the
front of the meeting room. This is an example of
A. real-time captioning.
B. a communication board.
C. automatic speech recognition.
D. open captioning.
The decision to drop out of high school
A. occurs as the result of a gradual process that transpires over a period of time.
B. is usually made during a rash, impulsive moment.
C. is often done with the approval of the student’s parents, who need extra support with
family or financial matters.
D. is one that most dropouts do not regret.
Hairlike cells stimulated by vibrations send electrochemical signals to which nerve that
carries messages to the brain?
A. ocular nerve
B. auditory nerve
C. 15th cranial nerve
D. cochlear nerve
All of the following are adaptive skill areas listed in the AAIDD definition of
intellectual disability EXCEPT
A. conceptual.
B. practical.
C. social.
D. academic.
Murray demonstrates significant impairments in social interaction and communication,
but shows no repetitive or stereotyped behaviors. According to the proposed DSM-V
criteria for ASD, Murray
A. is an autistic savant.
B. has Rett syndrome.
C. has childhood disintegrative disorder.
D. does not have ASD.
Explain the differences between the definitions for orthopedic impairments and other
health impairments in IDEA.
Gardner proposes that there are __________ intelligences.
A. eight
B. twelve
C. three
D. five
Mr. and Mrs. Chee acknowledge that their son is different from his teenage peers, but
they believe that these differences are to be celebrated. They are shocked when, at their
son’s IEP meeting, it is suggested that a transition plan be developed to help him be
independent after high school, as they intend for him to be cared for by his siblings and
others in their community. The Chees have which view of disability?
A. deficit perspective
B. cultural perspective
C. sociological perspective
D. legal perspective
A child who has the ability to notice and respond to other people’s needs demonstrates
which of Gardner’s intelligences?
A. linguistic
B. spatial
C. intrapersonal
D. interpersonal
When learning self-determination skills, individuals with intellectual disabilities must
A. be provided with paid escorts to monitor their choices when in the community.
B. not be allowed to make hard choices in order to avoid confusing them.
C. receive explicit instruction and practice in real-life settings.
D. verify decisions with another adult to determine if they are appropriate.
Although he doesn’t have the words to describe his thoughts, five-year-old Bruce
blames himself for his parents’ divorce. He feels rejected by his father, who moved out
of the house, and spends most of his free time curled up on his bed, looking out the
window. Bruce is displaying symptoms of
A. an anxiety disorder.
B. a conduct disorder.
C. depression.
D. social maladjustment.
Mr. and Mrs. Habibian want their son, who has an intellectual disability, to be educated
with his peers as much as is appropriate and possible. Which component of IDEA does
this refer to?
A. IEP
B. FAPE
C. LRE
D. related services
Which of the following is an example of common technology that can help students
with ADHD organize their time?
A. a calendar app
B. the Web
C. Kidspiration
D. a tape recorder
Describe the Pyramid Approach to Education in Autism, and explain the advantages of
using a comprehensive approach.
Give an example of a classroom situation that could create cross-cultural dissonance,
and what a teacher can do to prevent this from occurring.
Why is there such excitement about “Josh” and “Ella”, the new synthesized children’s
voices?
In order to qualify for services under the category of “health impairment,” a student
must meet which three criteria?
What are three core or foundational skills for reading success?
What are the four elements that must be present and operating in order for people to see
normally?
Discuss the IDEA definition of autism.
What are National Education Association’s five recommendations for working with
twice-exceptional students?
Give an example of how each of the four types of accommodations might be used with
a student with TBI or who is deaf-blind.
Why is there a discrepancy between the actual number of students with emotional and
behavioral disorders, and the number of students receiving special education services
for this disability?
Why do students who are learning a functional curriculum need to receive instruction
and training in natural settings?
Students with physical disabilities and health impairments are often absent from school.
What can schools do to better accommodate these students?
Ms. Edwards has a toddler with ASD who is non-verbal. What validated
communication method can you suggest that she use to help him convey his needs and
desires? Explain how this communication method works.
What are the three defining characteristics of ASD?
What were the negative repercussions from Bettelheim’s views of ASD causes being
“refrigerator mothers” and absentee fathers?