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The original aim of bilingual education was to promote the acquisition of English
language skills.
A) True
B) False
"Inputs" in relation to family characteristics can include
A) Geographic location
B) Size of family
C) Economics
D) All of the above
All students with emotional or behavioral disorders exhibit acting-out, aggressive
behaviors.
A) True
B) False
Which of the following is an example of a skill that may be taught in a functional
curriculum?
A) Reading a science textbook
B) Reciting poetry
C) Riding the bus to a shopping location
D) Performing math algorithms in a workbook
The title Father of Special Educationis rightly bestowedon Itard.
A) True
B) False
Effective use of language is imperative for children to be able to read, write, and
understand perceptions of those around them.
A) True
B) False
Originally brought about by the launching of the Russian space satellite Ripnak, the
movement to educate our nation's brightest students continues today so we can continue
to be a viable force in the global economy.
A) True
B) False
The concept of "universal design" was derived from the field of
A) Religion
B) Mathematics
C) Biology
D) Architecture
Evaluation of language skills in the preschool child should always include which of the
following measures?
A) Adaptive behavior scales
B) Parent interviews
C) Informal language sampling
D) All of the above
Positive behavior support tends to respond reactively to problem behaviors.
A) True
B) False
There are currently three basic types of mandated services, offered statewide, for adults
who are deaf or hard of hearing.
A) True
B) False
Which term refers to the number of new instances of a disability occurring within a
specific period?
A) Prevalence
B) Incidence
C) Frequency
D) Population
Braille was first developed as a means to
A) Record Morse code communications
B) Write social communications to peers
C) Teach academics to school children with vision loss
D) Catalog books in early institutions for the blind
In helping to determine whether a child has an emotional or behavioral disorder, one
thing a professional may look for is atypical behavior. In this sense, atypical means
A) Normal
B) Peculiar
C) Advanced
D) Delayed
When was autism spectrum disorder described as a separate clinical category?
A) 1943
B) 1980
C) 1966
D) 1977
IDEA 2004 mandates that professionals must seek information from the parents and
include it in the assessment process.
A) True
B) False
What goal should the teacher set for a student with Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
A) Maintain the student's motor function for as long as possible
B) Assist the family in obtaining surgery to cure the disease
C) Increase the student's motor function as much as possible
D) Decrease assistive technologies to move toward greater independence
The appropriate educational placement for a student is determined based on the
A) Professional judgment of the student's case manager or special education teacher
B) Diagnostic label that the student receives
C) Judgment of the student's parent or legal guardian
D) Results of the student's assessments and planned educational goals
The individualized family service plan must be reviewed every 9 months.
A) True
B) False
Individuals with a mild hearing loss may encounter difficulty hearing in a noisy
classroom setting.
A) True
B) False
Select the educational setting that is least restrictive.
A) Separate school
B) Separate setting
C) Resource room
D) Regular class
All of the following are bilingual instructional techniques except
A) Cultural programs
B) Immersion programs
C) Transitional programs
D) Enrichment programs
Which is considered a difference between individuals labeled as being functionally
blind and blind?
A) The use of light perception
B) The need for orientation and mobility training
C) The use of low vision to gain information from the environment
D) The use of Braille
Originally, gifted students were identified solely on which of the following metrics?
A) Leadership ability
B) Athletic dominance
C) Intelligence quota
D) Musical aptitude
What IQ score is needed for an individual to be considered "gifted"?
A) 140
B) 130
C) 160
D) There is no set IQ score considered "gifted"
As early as the 1920s, "giftedness" was associated with a strength or talent in any area
of academicsthe relationship between giftedness and high intelligence arose later in the
20th century.
A) True
B) False
All of the following are examples of repetitive and restrictive behavior except
A) Cleanliness
B) Eating only certain foods
C) Repeated body movements
D) Rigidity about routines
Autism spectrum disorders are generally described as mild, moderate, or severe.
A) True
B) False
A diagnosis of autism requires evidence that 11 of the 12 symptoms are present.
A) True
B) False
Which is not considered a characteristic of individuals with Asperger syndrome?
A) Poor motor skills
B) Inflexibility
C) Social awkwardness
D) Severe delays in language development
Acceleration of the curriculum for students who are gifted and talented often
contributes to social and emotional difficulties.
A) True
B) False
Within the person-centered planning approach, creating the vision of the student's future
occurs _______________ the development an IEP.
A) Before
B) During
C) After
D) B and C
What limbs are adversely affected with diplegia?
A) All four limbs but the arms are more affected than the legs
B) The limbs on the same side of the body
C) All four limbs but the legs are more affected than the arms
D) Only the legs are affected
How did Itard affect the general perceptions of people with disabilities?
Describe the differences between full inclusion and the implementation of the
continuum of services.
What is the name of the material resource center for individuals with visual
impairments located in Kentucky?
Name one behavior rating scale discussed in the chapter used to identify ADHD.
