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The way that students with physical disabilities think about themselves and the degree
of acceptance by others depends primarily on the
A) cause of the disability
B) visibility of the disability
C) age of onset of the disability
D) treatment protocol required
The part of the ear that controls balance is the
A) cochlea
B) eardrum
C) ossicles
D) semicircular canal
A child with a communication disorder is eligible for special education services when
the disorder
A) has an adverse effect on learning
B) has persisted for at least three years
C) is evident when the child enters school
D) has become worse despite the use of research-based interventions
How do cochlear implants benefit students with hearing loss?
A) They restore normal hearing.
B) They reduce background noise.
C) They help students understand speech.
D) They deliver amplified sound directly to the middle ear.
Grant is a high school student with diabetes. During chemistry class, he becomes
irritable for no apparent reason. He appears to be drowsy and complains of being
nauseated. What should the teacher do to help Grant?
A) administer a dose of insulin
B) send Grant to the gym to exercise
C) give Grant a candy bar or a sugar cube to eat
D) contact a doctor or nurse for immediate medical help
Which of the following statements about IQ tests is NOT true?
A) IQ test scores tend to be static.
B) Intelligence tests can be culturally biased.
C) Intelligence testing is not an exact science.
D) IQ tests measure performance at one point in time.
Cortical visual impairments result from damage to the cornea.
Which is not a suggested way to create a supportive physical environment for young
children with disabilities?
A) Provide an open area for large group activities.
B) Locate quiet areas together away from the flow of traffic.
C) Arrange equipment so students can move between areas easily.
D) Designate an adult to locate and retrieve materials to maintain order.
Contemporary curriculum for students with severe or multiple disabilities
A) focuses mainly on current needs
B) focuses on functional skills needed in immediate and future environments
C) is based on general education curricula but done at a slower pace with adaptations
D) is based on developmental age and emphasizes skills that are prerequisites for
approaching milestones
Shelby, a student with a severe disability, is based in a general education class. Brown
and colleagues suggest this means that
A) she spends 100% of her time there
B) she spends at least 70% of her day there
C) she is included in homeroom and then goes elsewhere
D) she is regarded as a class member rather than a visitor
All of the following strategies are based on applied behavior analysis except
A) discrete trial training
B) facilitated communication
C) naturalistic language strategies
D) self-management strategies
All of the following are required components of an IEP except
A) annual goals
B) measures of progress
C) statement of parental supports
D) description of frequency and duration of services
As light passes through the eye, what does it hit first?
A) the cornea
B) the lens
C) the pupil
D) the retina
Which statement about the causes of many cases of severe disabilities is true?
A) The cause of most severe disabilities is delayed speech.
B) Severe disabilities are rarely acquired later in life.
C) The cause of a severe disability often cannot be determined.
D) Most severe disabilities are caused by a lack of adequate prenatal care.
Which of the following is a common so-called leisure activity for adults with
disabilities?
A) walking in the park
B) watching television for hours
C) going to a community ball game
D) socializing with friends at a coffee shop
What percentage of adults with disabilities are very satisfied with their quality of life?
A) 25%
B) 34%
C) 54%
D) 76%
Which of the following is true of a student with a high frequency hearing loss?
A) She would have a hard time hearing the /d/ sound.
B) She would have a hard time hearing men's voices.
C) She would have a hard time hearing women's voices.
D) She would have a hard time hearing normal conversation.
All of the following are models of supported employment except
A) clustered placement
B) mobile work crews
C) small business enterprise
D) sheltered work environments
Which of the following is/are true regarding C-Print speech-to-text service for deaf
students?
A) Deaf students must learn shorthand to use the service.
B) The presenter or lecturer types notes and comments for deaf students.
C) The system provides meaning-for-meaning translation of class lectures.
D) The system provides verbatim, word-for-word translations of class lectures.
Rather than relying on assessments based on developmental milestones, many early
intervention programs are using
A) adaptive behavior inventories
B) curriculum-based assessment
C) naturalistic observation
D) parent interviews
Which of the following is not a factor that determines how a hearing loss affects
language and communication?
A) the degree of hearing loss
B) the language spoken in the home
C) the attitudes of parents and siblings
D) the presence or absence of other disabilities
What is the first challenge that teachers of students with behavior disorders face when
they try to use a group process to modify behaviors?
A) finding appropriate role models
B) creating a sense of group solidarity
C) getting the students to follow directions
D) teaching students to accept responsibility for their actions
All of the following are criteria for a diagnosis of intellectual disability except
A) deficits in adaptive behavior
B) concurrent sensory disabilities
C) significantly subaverage intelligence
D) manifestation during the developmental period
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) views the development of ability
and talent as
A) a lifelong process
B) a process dependent on education
C) a process predetermined by genetics
D) a process influenced by the environment
Mrs. Clyburn is teaching Otis to ask and answer questions during conversations. She
knows that this skill will increase his ability to interact with people in his daily
environment. Which quality indicator is the focus of this objective?
A) functionality
B) generality
C) hierarchical relationships
D) instructional context
Which of the following statements is true regarding gender and emotional disabilities?
A) Boys are more likely to have externalizing disorders than girls.
B) Boys are more likely to have internalizing disorders than girls.
C) Boys and girls are equally likely to have externalizing disorders.
D) Boys and girls are equally likely to have internalizing disorders.
Individualized transition plans (ITPs) specify postsecondary goals in the areas of
A) accessibility, community involvement, and family
B) functional behavior, performance and socialization
C) employment, postsecondary training, and independent living skills
D) adaptive behavior, child rearing, and interpersonal skills
Which of the following statements about discrete trial training is incorrect?
A) It is a method where children learn games.
B) It can be used in several variations.
C) It is commonly used in school classrooms for teaching any subject.
D) It is used by both law and medical students.
Which statement about the causes of ADHD is inaccurate?
A) The causes of ADHD are not well understood.
B) Biochemical differences may play a causal role in ADHD.
C) There is a clear and causal link between brain damage and ADHD.
D) ADHD is associated with environmental toxins such as lead poisoning.
Which principle of IDEA states that no child with a disability can be excluded from a
free appropriate public education?
A) zero reject
B) due process
C) mainstreaming
D) full inclusion
Activities to improve the listening skills of students with hearing loss
A) are appropriate for all students with hearing loss
B) are most appropriate for students who prefer oral communication
C) are most appropriate for students who prefer manual communication
D) are most appropriate for students with mild or moderate hearing loss
Which of the following adaptive behavior assessments includes questions about
adaptive and maladaptive behaviors?
A) ABS II
B) ABS"S2
C) DABS
D) Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales
According to the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2 (NLTS2), which adults with
disabilities were least likely to participate in social activities outside of work?
A) adults with attention deficit disorder
B) adults with emotional and behavioral disabilities
C) adults with hearing impairments
D) adults with intellectual disabilities
Which is true of early intervention for infants and toddlers?
A) It must be focused upon the child alone as the client.
B) Early intervention services are not provided in all states.
C) Services are mandatory under IDEA for children with disabilities during the first
three years
D) Only children who currently exhibit delays may receive services.
Of the many ways that the physical environment, social environment, and instruction
can be modified to support the inclusion of students with physical disabilities, health
impairments, and ADHD, which are most important?
Why is early and intensive intervention especially critical for children with autism?
In what ways has special education been most successful? What are the field's greatest
shortcomings and challenges?
What does the disproportionate representation of students from diverse cultural and
linguistic groups in special education say about the field?
The transition statement and plan includes information about how the student will
transition from school to _____________. Describe what the transition statement
should include.
Which differentiation strategy allows for probing or studying a subject at great depth?
Provide three examples of this strategy.
What are the three goals of therapy to correct articulation problems?
What is contained in the "expanded core curriculum" for students with visual
impairments?
If you were part of a student's IEP/ITP team and could ask only three questions before
planning transition services, what would those questions be?
Explain why the pull-out model for special education service delivery might not be the
best option.
What is the position on educational placements of all professional and parent
organizations involved with educating students who are deaf?
List and describe the different types of ability grouping.
Define speech and language..
Describe and give an example of the five major developmental areas or domains.
What is the oldest and best known university for students with hearing loss? Describe
what happened in 1988 at that university.
What are some important considerations for a teacher when developing a functional
curriculum for a student with ID?
What can a student's responsiveness to evidence-based instruction reveal about the need
and focus of special education?
According to researchers and professionals, what is the most appropriate instructional
method for children who are deaf?
