Professionals can assist parents in effectively interacting with their children with speech
and language disorders by:
A. Providing parents with literature on strategies to use
B. Advising parents to attend to their children’s speech
C. Providing parents the names of family counselors
D. Increasing parent awareness and understanding of speech and language development
The extension of regular curriculum with different examples and associations that build
complex ideas is:
A. Differentiation
B. Enrichment
C. Acceleration
D. Compacting
Some students with autism spectrum disorder have difficulties with sensory issues.
These students need the services of which professionals to address these issues?
A. Psychiatrist
B. Physical therapist
C. Occupational therapist
D. Sensory specialist
The new DSM uses a single classification for individuals who have significant
difficulties in the domains of social interactions or communication and repetitive
behavior and fixated interests. This classification is:
A. Pervasive developmental disorder
B. Adolescent spectrum disorder
C. Asperger syndrome disorder
D. Autism spectrum disorder
The emphasis on speech-language therapy gradually shifted from exclusive attention to
the correct production of speech sounds to the broader domain of children’s:
A. Overall ability to use language to communicate
B. Ability to produce complete sentences using the correct tense
C. Ability to express themselves clearly
D. Efforts at expressing themselves to a variety of people
Many professionals in the field of gifted education are skeptical that students receive
the education they need when they spend their days with their peers in general
education because:
A. Little differentiation is implemented in typical classrooms.
B. Students cannot interact appropriately with their peers.
C. Teachers are not trained to teach these students.
D. They would benefit more from one-on-one instruction in a resource setting.
Curriculum overlapping is an example of:
A. An aid for mobility
B. An aid for communication
C. An aid for learning
D. A related service
What percentage of students with learning disabilities also are identified as ADHD?
A. 16 percent
B. 36 percent
C. 26 percent
D. 56 percent
Martin’s love of art consumes most of his free time. In addition to reading about various
artists, he goes to any art exhibition offered. This appreciation for the arts is called:
A. Aesthetic sensitivity
B. Artistically gifted
C. Cultural appreciation
D. All of the above
Mr. Fuentas called Sarah’s parents to schedule a meeting to update information on
Sarah’s learning progress and to set goals for the upcoming year. This type of meeting is
called a/an:
A. Three-year evaluation
B. Eligibility meeting
C. Intervention assistance
D. Annual review
Based on the section of IDEA concerning nondiscriminatory evaluation, which
statement is true?
A. More than one test is used to assess the presence of a disability.
B. Any educational professionals can interpret assessment results.
C. Assessment occurs in only one academic area.
D. Tests are to be administered in English or Spanish.
Ms. Roberts is a special education teacher at the high school level. She is part of a
collaborative team that has only recently begun. She has a bad habit of being
chronically late to the scheduled meeting times with the other members of the team.
Which of the following statements most likely describes how Ms. Roberts’ behavior
could affect the group?
A. They do not mind because they know she takes time to chat with students between
classes.
B. The group is resentful because she is showing a lack of interest in and respect for the
shared work of the group.
C. Mrs. Roberts’ tardiness does not matter since she does not contribute much, so the
team can start without her.
D. The group will change the meeting times to better accommodate her schedule so she
can equally contribute.
In which category would Jake be placed considering his IQ is 28 and he has low
adaptive ability?
A. Mild
B. Moderate
C. Severe
D. Profound
Programs for young children with developmental delays usually address:
A. Early signs of reading difficulty
B. Areas indirectly related to learning disabilities
C. Unusual behavior and attention problems
D. Obvious signs of problems with social competence
Each of the following is a component of oral language EXCEPT:
A. Phonology
B. Morphology
C. Punctuation
D. Syntax
A physician specializing in the eye is a/an:
A. Ophthalmologist
B. Optometrist
C. VI specialist
D. Pediatrician
Students with significant physical disabilities often are educated in:
A. Separate classes or schools
B. Resource classrooms
C. Inclusive classrooms
D. General education classrooms
The preferred strategy for reaching the English proficiency standard is:
A. Bilingual education
B. Sheltered English
C. Equity pedagogy
D. English as a Second Language
Which term refers to members of the Deaf community who embrace being deaf and
using ASL as a primary means of communicating?
A. Deaf pride
B. Deaf culture
C. Deaf association
D. Deaf society
Mr. Edwards is a single dad whose son has recently been diagnosed with Tourette’s
syndrome. He will begin kindergarten in the fall. Mr. Edwards knows that by law his
son in entitled to specialized instruction, related services, and supplemental aids and
services. Mr. Edwards and his son are guaranteed these rights by which provisions of
IDEA?
A. Least Restrictive Environment
B. Zero Reject
C. Nondiscriminatory Evaluation
D. Free and Appropriate Education
The most appropriate educational service delivery model for students with visual
impairments to receive who require few direct services is the:
A. Consultant model
B. Itinerant model
C. Resource model
D. Specialized school
What occurs when a student is involuntarily confined to a room, left alone, and
prevented from leaving?
A. Restraint
B. Seclusion
C. Physical restraint
D. Time out
A variation in the surface characteristics of language is a/an:
A. Dialect
B. Accent
C. Variation
D. Disorder
Each of the following is a condition of urban education EXCEPT:
A. Equity issues
B. School choice programs
C. Disability access to service
D. Teachers and their preparation
Marcus is a visually impaired student who is a loner on the playground, choosing to
play or walk alone. How can you help Marcus play with others?
A. Require Marcus to join a group to play at recess.
B. Set up games or other activities that Marcus can play with his peers.
C. Leave Marcus alone, if he chooses to be alone he must be happy.
D. Seek help from the school counselor.
If ADHD is significant, a student may qualify for services as other health impaired
(OHI). Other students with ADHD are served through:
A. IDEA
B. ADA
C. Section 504
D. PL 94-142
Chris’s favorite class is P.E. Although Chris is in a wheelchair due to physical
disabilities, he thoroughly enjoys P.E. class. However, three times a week he misses P.E.
because he has physical therapy. Chris’s school does NOT participate in which of the
following?
A. Provision of related services
B. Integrated delivery of related services
C. Collaboration model of related services
D. Consultation for related services
Each of the following plans has been implemented to address the current teacher
shortage EXCEPT:
A. Web-based instruction
B. Interactive TV
C. Development of innovative programs
D. Alternative certification
Keshaun is a student who is hearing impaired. His speech is difficult to understand but
he knows sign language. Other students are uncomfortable communicating with him,
which limits Keshaun’s participation in group activities and social situations. How can
you encourage peer interaction for Keshaun?
A. Arrange instruction for peers to learn some sign language.
B. Tell the peers that Keshaun has a problem but they must communicate with him.
C. Arrange for speech therapy for Keshaun.
D. Force Keshaun to practice speech during group activities and social situations.
Although not a part of IDEA, this document is like a post-school transition plan for
students with a visual impairment. What is the name of this document?
A. Individual Written Rehabilitation Plan
B. Individual Plan for Employment
C. Individual Work Resource Plan
D. Individual Employment Rehabilitation Plan
Which device uses pictures, symbols, or printed words to facilitate student
communication, and which can be low tech or high tech?
A. Communication board
B. Word prediction software
C. Sound field amplification system
D. Unaided AAC
Each of the following is TRUE of Augmentative Communication Devices EXCEPT:
A. ACDs can range from highly technological to very light- or low-tech
accommodations such as picture boards and books.
B. These devices can be developed to meet the unique needs of students, providing
graphic symbols, voice output, or written display as needed.
C. ACDs are often difficult to use, depict a visual symbol, and offer a relatively large
number of individual messages.
D. Because students need to communicate in all environments, ACDs also must be
readily available and easily portable.
Why is the concept of an individualized education especially important for students
with severe and multiple disabilities? Explain meaningful curriculum and provide an
example of an activity or task that demonstrates the concept.
Most states require at least some _________________________________ procedures
to be followed, even when an RTI system is in place
ADHD is a is a developmental impairment of _______________________________,
that is, the ability to comprehend, monitor, and direct one’s cognition in order to achieve
goals.
How can educators facilitate students’ social relationships?
What is culture? Compare and contrast the concepts of macro- and microculture. List at
least 5 microcultures of which you consider yourself to belong.
Federal law uses the term ________________________________, but some states and
many authors use the simpler term learning disability.
___________________________ is an effective means for professionals to collaborate
when the student in question needs only minimal support.
What are some of the academic, social, and behavior characteristics of students with
speech and language disorders?
How does the VI help implement inclusive practices for students with vision
impairment (describe at least 4 techniques)?
When students are not able to fully perform an activity or project on their own, they
often succeed with ____________________ _________________ ; engaging in some
parts of an activity with supports as needed.
In many cases, services in suburban and rural areas are limited to
___________________ or _________________________ teaching in local school
programs or specialized schools.
Describe two of the three issues related to collaboration mentioned in the text. Which of
these do you have the most concern about as an educator, and why?
Individuals with ADHD experience many difficulties in all facets of their lives. Briefly
describe the academic, and behavior characteristics of individuals with ADHD and how
these characteristics can negatively affect their daily functioning.
What is disproportionate representation? Explain why this issue has been and continues
to be such a hot topic within the field of special education.
What are two examples of effective communication skills and two examples of
ineffective communication skills?
The law requires that students be evaluated to determine strengths and to explore areas
of functioning in which a disability is suspected. What do these comprehensive
assessments address?
Describe the two sets of curricular needs of students with visual impairment, and the
challenge VI specialists have with this.
What are the physiological and environmental factors contributing to ADHD?
What is positive behavior support and how might it relate to the concept of prevention
among young children?
Teachers help students with ADHD when they mix difficult or tedious tasks with those
that are _______________________________________.