Which approach to providing speech-language services has the benefit of eliminating
distractions for the young children?
A. In class
B. In home
C. Pullout
D. Indirect services
Recent research concerning the cause of ADHD reveals
A. Diet plays a major role in hyperactivity.
B. Video games and TV alter brain functions.
C. ADHD cannot be explained because it does not truly exist.
D. It is the result of a disorder of the brain and contributing factors from environmental
and physiological factors.
In a general setting with supplementary instruction,
A. Students receive the majority of instruction one on one.
B. Students are monitored by a deaf and hard of hearing teacher.
C. Students receive the majority of instruction in regular education.
D. Students are monitored by a paraprofessional.
The set of steps that are followed using effective communication in order to accomplish
the mutual goal of collaboration is
A. Consultation.
B. Co-teaching.
C. Communicating.
D. Interaction processes.
Administrators, general and special education teachers, students with autism spectrum
disorder and their nondisabled peers must understand and support each other in the
educational system. This component of the Autism Inclusion Collaboration Model is
called
A. Home and school collaboration.
B. Coordinated team commitment.
C. Environmental and curricular modification.
D. Attitudinal and social support.
The cause of ADHD has been debated for many years. Which of the following are some
of the proposed or hypothesized causes?
A. Excessive television and poor schooling
B. Diet, too little sugar, and lack of exercise
C. Diet, food allergies, too much sugar
D. Learning disabilities
Children diagnosed with ASD may demonstrate which of the following characteristics
as a baby/toddler?
A. Require constant stimulation
B. Unhealthy attachment to mom
C. Endless crying
D. No interest in play
Muscular dystrophy is an example of which type of disorder?
A. Acute
B. Progressive
C. Episodic
D. Chronic
The colored portion of the eye with a hole in the middle is the cornea.
Preferential seating, computer access, and a one-on-one teaching assistant are examples
of:
A. Special Education.
B. Free and Appropriate Education.
C. Related Services.
D. Supplemental Aids and Services.
A type of intellectual disability that is inherited only if BOTH parents are carriers of the
defective gene is
A. Fetal alcohol syndrome.
B. Fragile-X syndrome.
C. Phenylketonuria (PKU).
D. Down syndrome.
Cerebral palsy is an example of what kind of disorder?
A. Chronic
B. Acute
C. Episodic
D. Progressive
School professionals can positively influence interactions with family members who
may find schools intimidating places by
A. Introducing them to the faculty.
B. Developing a friendship.
C. Meeting families in non-school settings.
D. Offering to tutor them.
Interventions that are designed to provide structure, quick pace, and variety are referred
to as
A. Instructional.
B. Behavioral.
C. Environmental.
D. social.
Which of the following is NOT a principle of special methods?
A. Need for concrete experiences
B. Need for unifying experiences
C. Need for learning by doing
D. Need for mobility training
Early intervention services for families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing
should include
A. Emotional support.
B. Sign language lessons.
C. Listening and speech training.
D. All of the above.
Students with severe and multiple disabilities need to experience the same curriculum
as their nondisabled peers because
A. It is mandated by IDEA that these students be taught the same skills as traditional
learners.
B. Without exposure to the traditional curriculum, these students are further penalized
in their education.
C. Without exposure to the traditional curriculum, these students cannot complete high
school.
D. That is the premise of full inclusion.
In which category would Jake be placed considering his IQ is 28?
A. Mild
B. Moderate
C. Severe
D. Profound
The likelihood that intellectual ability and academic achievement will be affected in
individuals with physical and medical disabilities depends on
A. The type of disability.
B. The time of onset and the treatment.
C. The nature and severity of the disabilities.
D. None of the above
An example of a spontaneous language sample is
A. Reading a teacher-selected passage.
B. Engaging students in a conversation.
C. Reciting a poem.
D. Singing a song.
Which disability category was NOT added to IDEA until 1990?
A. Juvenile rheumatoid diabetes
B. Epilepsy
C. Cancer
D. Traumatic brain injury
Wyatt is a preschooler who has been diagnosed with emotional and behavior disorders.
His family would like some assistance in eliminating some destructive behaviors that
occur during mealtime each day within their home. The consultant has suggested that
they collaboratively analyze Wyatt’s behavior during mealtimes for the purpose of
deciding the function of the destructive behavior and a way to address it. The consultant
is suggesting that they conduct a
A. Positive behavior support.
B. Functional behavior assessment.
C. IEP.
D. Strengths-based assessment.
Mr. Izquierdo is a seventh-grade social studies teacher. He asked his neighbors, Mr. and
Mrs. Matsuda, to visit his class to discuss Japanese culture. He was utilizing
A. Prejudice reduction.
B. Knowledge construction.
C. Content integration.
D. Equity pedagogy.
When Joanne gets anxious about changing classes, she refers to the business-sized card
she keeps in her pocket that gives her step-by-step directions. This is called a
A. Travel card.
B. Task card.
C. Visual support.
D. None of the above.
Researchers found that the intensity of language disorders for students with emotional
and behavior disorders
A. Increases as students get older.
B. Decreases as students get older.
C. Levels off as the students get older.
D. Never changes after the age of fifteen.
The preferred strategy for reaching the English proficiency standard is
A. Bilingual education.
B. Sheltered English
C. Equity pedagogy.
D. None of the above.
Family views in regard to children with disabilities such as being a “gift from God” or a
“punishment” are based on
A. Educational level and socioeconomic status.
B. Cultural and religious beliefs.
C. The beliefs of extended family and neighbors.
D. The type and severity of the child “s disability.
Taking a more advanced test in order to obtain a better description of students’ abilities
is what type of testing?
A. An aptitude test
B. An off-level test
C. A performance test
D. An authentic test
Joseph often flaps his hands and rocks while sitting on his carpet square at group time.
This type of behavior is called
A. Self-stimulatory.
B. Self-injurious.
C. Self-selectivity.
D. None of the above.
Teachers should provide opportunities for students with visual impairments to integrate
parts into wholes because
A. A visual impairment limits the ability to perceive the wholeness of objects and
events.
B. This is the only way in which students with visual impairments can learn.
C. This allows students to learn by doing.
D. This approach provides students with more concrete experiences.
In identifying students with learning disabilities, the discrepancy found can only be
used if it is a result of
A. Poor teaching.
B. Poverty.
C. Cognitive skills.
D. A hearing disability.
Dulce often spits at Mr. Branch when asked to complete an assignment. Dulce is
demonstrating which type of behavior?
A. Internalizing behaviors
B. Externalizing behaviors
C. ADD
D. ADHD
Warren is a very bright and athletic young man. He is 16 years old and very popular
among his peers. He struggles on a daily basis in following oral directions and general
listening. These characteristics best describe
A. ADD.
B. LD.
C. CAPD.
D. CPPD.
According to No Child Left Behind, in order for teachers to be highly qualified, they
must hold a Masters degree in the discipline in which they teach.
What is the difference between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist?
How can schools contribute to the education of families of children with emotional and
behavior disabilities?
For what reasons do most professionals agree that the early twentieth century was the
lowest point in history of education for individuals with intellectual disabilities? How
does the education of individuals with intellectual disabilities today compare with the
education these individuals received during that time?
Why is it so difficult to determine the main setting in which elementary-age
students identified with ADHD receive their education?
How is a life skills curriculum different from a general education curriculum?
Universal design originated in the field of architecture.
CASE STUDY: Hunter is a 15-year-old high school sophomore. He was active in sports
and the debate team prior to his accident. As a result of a diving accident, Hunter now is
a paraplegic. Hunter’s legs are completely paralyzed from the accident; he has minimal
use of his right arm and moderate use of his left arm. Hunter and his family were totally
devastated by his accident and are overwhelmed with the drastic changes that have
occurred in their life.
What are the essential questions that must be asked in deciding whether a student with a
physical disability is eligible to receive special education services?
To what extent should inclusion be an option for students with emotional and
behavior disorders? Support your answer with both information from the text and your
personal experiences.
What is the expanded core curriculum?
Why do students with intellectual disabilities often have social difficulties?
Why is collaboration between speech/language pathologists and teachers important?
How did the passage of federal laws change the way individuals with disabilities are
treated?
CASE STUDY: Hunter is a 15-year-old high school sophomore. He was active in sports
and the debate team prior to his accident. As a result of a diving accident, Hunter now is
a paraplegic. Hunter’s legs are completely paralyzed from the accident; he has minimal
use of his right arm and moderate use of his left arm. Hunter and his family were totally
devastated by his accident and are overwhelmed with the drastic changes that have
occurred in their life.
Why is the domain of social and emotional characteristics particularly important to
understand in relation to students with physical disabilities?
What are some examples of conditions that fall under the category of other health
impairments?
What are four of the seven defining characteristics of collaboration? Give an example
of each.