Which type of disorder is often underidentified?
A) externalizing behaviors
B) internalizing behaviors
C) aggressive behaviors
D) conduct disorders
The number of vibrations per second determines the frequency of the sound which is
measured by which unit?
A) decibel
B) hertz (Hz)
C) watt
D) volts
Which virus can be prevented, and the number of cases of mental retardation reduced,
through immunization?
A) measles
B) FAS
C) HIV
D) herpes
Ian has a hearing loss, but is able to understand sounds with help from a hearing aid.
Which term correctly describes his hearing loss?
A) hard of hearing
B) deaf
C) Deaf
D) sound impaired
Graylen has an exceptionally challenging condition. He has more than one disability
that influences his learning, independence, and the range of intensive and pervasive
supports that he and his family require. Graylen has
A) multiple-severe disabilities.
B) autism.
C) TBI.
D) Asperger syndrome.
Brandon’s mother asks, “Are you hungry?” He responds by saying, “Are you hungry?”
Brandon, who has ASD, is
A) exhibiting defiance that is typical of children with ASD.
B) demonstrating echolalia.
C) carefully repeating what he hears in an attempt to learn language.
D) exhibiting stuttering.
The cognitive abilities that control the ability to plan, self-regulate, and engage in
goal-directed behavior are referred to as
A) lower-level thinking skills.
B) comorbidity.
C) executive functions.
D) neurotransmitters.
Incorporating technology, specifically the MotivAider , into behavioral intervention
plans of students with EBD serves as a(n)
A) reinforcer when the student behaves appropriately.
B) punisher when the student behaviors inappropriately.
C) indication that the student is paying attention.
D) prompt or reminder for the student to do something.
According to your text, developing skills in __________ and __________ are
particularly problematic for students with learning disabilities.
A) reading fluency; reading proficiency
B) decoding; sound-symbol relationships
C) reading fluency; sound-symbol relationships
D) phonemic awareness; decoding
Gonzalo’s pancreas does not produce enough insulin, resulting in problems with his
sugar metabolism. Gonzalo has which of the following conditions?
A) cystic fibrosis
B) diabetes
C) tuberculosis
D) hemophilia
For young children, visual information plays an important role in the acquisition of
A) linguistic competence.
B) desires.
C) play skills.
D) needs.
__________ was considered to be the founder of the civil rights movement for people
with disabilities.
A) Ed Burke
B) Ed Roberts
C) Stuart Little
D) William J. Little
__________ have been shown to improve the symptoms associated with ASD.
A) Vitamin supplements and exercise
B) Brain stem surgery and physical therapy
C) Educational interventions
D) A preservative-free diet combined with yoga
Which is the best example of curriculum compacting?
A) modifying or eliminating topics that gifted students have mastered
B) accelerating the enrichment program
C) covering great quantities of the curriculum at an increased rate
D) promoting a student to a higher grade based upon skill levels
Ping has trouble with the “l” sound, which does not exist in her native language. Which
function of form does this represent?
A) content
B) phonology
C) morphology
D) syntax
Which of the following is NOT a component of evaluating a student’s self-monitoring
performance?
A) assess performance against criteria
B) assess understanding
C) assess maintenance
D) assess generalization
Jackie became deaf before she learned to speak and understand language. Jackie is
A) postlingually deaf.
B) profoundly deaf.
C) prelingually deaf.
D) hard of hearing.
Reading street signs and taking phone messages are examples of
A) a functional curriculum.
B) task analysis.
C) direct instruction.
D) incidental learning.
As she helps her 2- and 3-year-old students put their socks and shoes on after naptime,
Ms. Moreno talks about how socks keep feet warm and keep shoes from rubbing
blisters on feet. She also talks about how shoes protect our feet from sharp rocks and
hot pavement. Ms. Moreno is helping to develop her students’ __________ skills.
A) expressive language
B) phonological awareness
C) pragmatics
D) articulation
CBM is useful because it
A) allows students to select the work on which they are to be evaluated.
B) helps the teacher determine whether the instructional methods being used are
efficient and effective.
C) helps teachers to understand a student’s problem behaviors.
D) allows the teacher to determine report card grades.
The vocal production of language refers to
A) communication.
B) speech.
C) symbol.
D) mechanisms.
All schools must meet the special architectural codes required by
A) ADA.
B) PL 94-142.
C) IDEA.
D) Architectural Digest.
Which landmark court case determined that school districts must provide those services
that permit a student with disabilities to benefit from instruction?
A) Irving Independent School District v. Tatro
B) Rowley v. Hendrick Hudson School District
C) Smith v. Robinson
D) Cedar Rapids School District v. Garret F
It appears that genetics
A) may contribute to ADHD as the condition is observed in many members of the same
family.
B) are a primary cause of ADHD in children.
C) have little impact on ADHD, but a disorganized home environment is the primary
factor for the frequency of familial characteristics.
D) are a strong predictor of ADHD, but diet, exercise, and time spent watching
television determine whether or not the characteristics actually emerge.
The quality of life concept
A) was developed in the 1920s regarding people with intellectual disabilities.
B) is more appropriate when working with preschool children than with adults.
C) is subjective and individually determined.
D) should not be applied to individuals with severe or profound intellectual disabilities.
Which of the following would NOT be considered a personal outcome for an adult with
intellectual disabilities who had benefited from a system of supports?
A) independence
B) relationships
C) community participation
D) higher intelligence scores
Mrs. Wen has a student with sickle cell anemia in her classroom. She can attempt to
prevent a sickling crisis by doing all of the following EXCEPT
A) helping the student avoid emotional stress.
B) encouraging the parents to give the student a daily multivitamin that has extra iron.
C) making sure the student drinks plenty of water.
D) avoiding extreme temperatures.
All of the following are assistive technology solutions for students who struggle with
problem-solving EXCEPT
A) handheld calculators.
B) spreadsheets.
C) graphics programs.
D) voice output systems.
Special education is based on the fundamental premise of
A) disability advocacy.
B) civil rights.
C) ‘separate but equal” education.
D) freedom of speech.
Which of the following is an example of a validated practice where visual aids are used
to help students organize, understand, and remember academic content?
A) explicit instruction
B) graphic organizers
C) role-playing
D) communication boards
Lack of knowledge about core subject requirements, unavailability of advanced
placement courses, and low teacher referrals for advanced classes are all factors
influencing
A) the increasing numbers of female scientists.
B) graduation rates of students of color.
C) the poor postsecondary outcomes for diverse students.
D) the shortage of teachers from diverse backgrounds.
In 1817, the first school for the deaf in the United States was started by
A) Henry Baker.
B) Thomas Braidwood.
C) Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet.
D) Lawrence Clerc.
In order to qualify for services under the category of “orthopedic impairment,” a student
must meet which two criteria?
List at least four tips provided in your text to help parents be better prepared to
participate in IEP meetings.
Discuss how SLPs contribute to the assessment process.
Imagine that the educators in your school district are wary of using IQ tests to identify
gifted students, and choose to use multiple assessments instead. Based on information
in your text, list five types of multiple assessments that you could recommend.
Explain the three main types of cerebral palsy, as defined by movement.
Briefly define the synonymous terms of cognitive disability and intellectual disability.
Explain the difference between alternate assessments and authentic assessments.
Why should psychotropic medications be used sparingly with children younger than 5
years old?
Discuss the impact of early identification of hearing loss for children.
What are the six common features of effective special education?
List the three components of the communication process and provide an example of
how miscommunication can occur.
If your own child were deaf, which communication method would you choose for him
or her? Explain your answer.
What is the definition of legally blind?
What are some common characteristics of individuals with multiple-severe disabilities?
Mrs. Goehring has a student with a visual disability in her science class. Explain what
types of accommodations she might put in place if she uses a video as part of her
instruction.
What are some of the social behaviors exhibited by children with visual disabilities that
draw negative feedback from peers?
Discuss first aid procedures for generalized tonic-clonic seizures.