Eight-year-old Neal has difficulty with pluralization, saying “foot,” for example, when
he should say “feet.” Neal’s language disorder is classified as one of
a. morphology.
b. pragmatics.
c. phonology.
d. syntax.
Children who have another disorder comorbid with their ADHD diagnosis tend to fare
better than children with only ADHD because of the additional supports they receive.
a. True
b. False
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that affects a child’s
a. breathing alone.
b. respiration and digestion.
c. intelligence and motor ability.
d. neurological development.
Which of the following can increase engagement with academic tasks for students with
ADHD?
a. Multi-step tasks presented without explicit instruction
b. Rapid fire questioning strategies
c. Movement and other kinesthetic learning strategies
d. Emphasis on only written delivery of content
The complex critical thinking tasks required by the Common Core State Standards are
difficult for many students with ADHD because they
a. have difficulty sustaining the attention required to tackle such tasks.
b. lack sufficient cognitive abilities to master such tasks.
c. are unable to socially integrate into the classroom to participate in such tasks.
d. are too frequently “in trouble” and miss too much instruction.
According to Universal Design for Learning (UDL), if the student can’t read, then
a. the material is presented visually in pictures.
b. the student is given time to read.
c. some other content is taught.
d. the student is seated to have the proper visual distance.
Stuttering is a disorder in
a. pitch.
b. voice quality.
c. fluency.
d. nasality.
Advanced placement is an example of
a. student enrichment.
b. a Tier I activity.
c. student acceleration.
d. vertical equity.
IDEA 2004 classifies ADHD under which disability category?
a. Learning Disabilities
b. Attention and Mood Disorders
c. Other Health Impairments
d. ADHD is not covered by IDEA 2004
The system of raised dots used by many blind and visually impaired individuals to read
was invented by
a. Helen Keller.
b. Charles Barbier.
c. Samuel Perkins.
d. Louis Braille.
Laura is a student with visual impairment. The best way for Laura’s teacher to treat her
is to
a. not pamper her or treat her differently in front of the other children.
b. give her special attention whenever possible.
c. avoid having her compete with others in class activities.
d. never allow her to experience failure.
The number of children who are visually impaired is_____than the number of children
who are intellectually or developmentally delayed or learning disabled.
a. slightly less
b. slightly more
c. significantly less
d. significantly more
Most students with physical disabilities are now being educated in
a. private schools.
b. public schools.
c. schools for cognitively impaired children.
d. schools for the physically disabled.
What is one possible explanation for why boys are more likely to be identified as
having special gifts and talents than girls?
a. Social pressure for girls to be more passive and modest may encourage them to mask
their abilities.
b. Boys are genetically predisposed to greater intellectual abilities.
c. The tests commonly used to identify SGT are not well suited for girls’ verbal abilities.
d. Boys tend to be more aggressive; in the classroom, this can be confused for above
average intelligence.
Why are boys more likely than girls to be identified as having ADHD?
a. Girls are genetically wired to be calmer in complex social situations such as school.
b. Teachers are more likely to view male students as “problems” they would like to
remove from their classroom.
c. Boys are genetically predisposed to attention and hyperactivity, making them more
prone to ADHD.
d. Girls are more likely to display inattention without hyperactivity, making them easier
to overlook.
The Pivotal Response Model at the University of California at Santa Barbara
a. starts with discrete trials training and then moves on to a goal of social and
educational proficiency in natural settings.
b. uses the principles of applied behavior analysis to teach discrete skills that are
chained into functional routines.
c. teaches social skills as discrete skills within an integrative setting and uses
peer-mediation interventions to promote independent play and social interaction.
d. uses incidental teaching, that is, the spontaneous behavior of the child, to teach
specific skills such as functional verbal language.
An example of heightened sensitivity that can affect an area of functioning is
a. sensory responsiveness.
b. auditory integration.
c. tactile defensiveness.
d. proprioception.
Evidence shows that a key factor in school achievement for students who are deaf is
a. early academic intervention.
b. early instruction in ASL.
c. early instruction in an oral system.
d. a visually stimulating environment.
A key difference between early childhood special education practices and
developmentally appropriate practices (DAPs) is
a. homogeneous versus heterogeneous grouping.
b. the manner in which the child is engaged.
c. the use of instructional technology.
d. the level of parental involvement.
Acceleration allows the student to move more rapidly through the curriculum
a. after they demonstrate mastery over the standard lesson.
b. once they are selected by a magnet school.
c. once they have been identified as gifted.
d. once they have been assigned to a resource classroom.
The family-centered model focuses on
a. the etiology of the disability.
b. the parents delivering the intervention.
c. the strengths in the child and family.
d. the parental supportive system.
Most school systems fail to provide services for gifted underachievers because
a. these students are not readily identified.
b. teachers are unwilling to reward lackluster students with special programs.
c. this population is not a funding priority.
d. research findings do not support the effectiveness of such programs.
About what percentage of children with hearing losses are a result of genetic factors?
a. 5 percent
b. 10 percent
c. 25 percent
d. 50 percent
Which of the following is NOT true of parents’ roles as collaborative members of their
child’s multidisciplinary team?
a. They can provide professionals with important information about their child.
b. They can take an active role in teaching their child outside the classroom.
c. They can reinforce learning that has taken place in the classroom.
d. They can complete assignments on behalf of their child.
The main objective of the primary and secondary curricula for students with severe
disabilities is
a. earning a high school diploma.
b. attending a vocational or technical school.
c. developing functional skills.
d. securing full-time employment.
One of the disorders included under autism spectrum disorders is
a. developmental communication disorder.
b. pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified.
c. developmental hypersensitivity disorder.
d. developmental attentional disorder.
An example of an RtI Tier II activity for a child with a hearing impairment is
a. working with a guidance counselor to become a better self-advocate.
b. working on IEP goals with a speech therapist.
c. developing a general classroom activity, such as ‘stop and think time.”
d. attending the School for the Deaf.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provided one-time funds for which of
the following special education areas?
a. Gifted services
b. Early intervention services
c. Services for high school students with ADHD
d. Legal services for IEP mediation
The concept of zero reject means that
a. school districts have the option to refuse services if they currently do not offer those
services.
b. schools can decide to reject students who need services if the cost is considered too
high.
c. schools are obligated to provide a free and appropriate public education to all
students.
d. schools can decide whether they want to provide services to an exceptional student.
During the 1960s and 1970s, there was a widespread belief that the cause of autism was
a. a lack of oxygen to the brain.
b. a head trauma prior to the child’s first birthday.
c. poor nutrition.
d. a cold and unfeeling mother.
A seventh grade class is studying the solar system. A small group of students wanted to
expand their studies to include the formation of black holes. The classroom teacher
meets with this group on a daily basis to discuss their progress and offer additional help.
This is an example of Tier in the RtI model.
a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV
The Response to Intervention approach is usually built on___________ tiers of support.
a. one
b. two
c. three
d. four
Which of the following is NOT true of stress and families?
a. Stress increases the risk of child abuse.
b. Stress has negative impacts on child development.
c. A child’s delays or disabilities may increase stress.
d. Early intervention eliminates stress for families.