Which of the following is an obstacle that makes transitioning to adulthood difficult for
students with disabilities?
A) high expectations
B) lack of motivation
C) lack of needed supports
D) lack of appropriate role models
The two most common genetic causes of intellectual disabilities are
A) Down syndrome and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
B) Down syndrome and fragile X syndrome
C) fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and Tay-Sachs disease
D) Prader-Willi syndrome and PKU
The Apgar scale is basically used as
A) a measure of physical development
B) an evaluation for developmental delays
C) a screening test to identify high-risk infants
D) a screening test for metabolic disorders
Nigel states that he does not like social studies class because they spend most of the
time reading. He claims that the text is blurry when he holds the book close to his face.
He often complains of headaches. His teacher says that he is seeking attention because
there are days that his vision is fine. Nigel is exhibiting symptoms of
A) astigmatism
B) farsightedness
C) nearsightedness
D) nystagmus
What is the role of an orthotist on a multidisciplinary team for a student with a physical
disability?
A) to design and fit braces
B) to make and fit artificial limbs
C) to teach students to navigate the environment effectively
D) to develop or adapt technology to meet specialized needs
The first public school special education classes in the United States were for
A) children with hearing impairments
B) children with intellectual disabilities
C) children with physical disabilities
D) children with visual impairments
Which of the following statements about sheltered employment is true?
A) Many people in sheltered workshops eventually obtain jobs in the community.
B) People from sheltered workshops who obtain community employment retain their
jobs over time.
C) Placement in sheltered workshops is an appropriate transition outcome for students
with disabilities.
D) The theoretical purpose of sheltered workshops is to provide employment training
for people with disabilities
All of the following statements about refractive errors are true except
A) they include conditions such as myopia
B) they include conditions such hyperopia
C) they include conditions restricting circulation in the eye
D) they affect approximately half of the general population
All of the following are likely incorrect labels for students with Asperger syndrome
except
A) ADHD
B) bipolar disorder
C) obsessive compulsive disorder
D) slacker
In the United States, the majority of people with hearing loss are
A) between the ages of birth and 5
B) between the ages of 6 and 21
C) between the ages of 35 and 60
D) 65 years or older
Which classwide peer tutoring model involves reading and responding to items on
teacher-made study guides or concept cards?
A) the Ohio State model
B) Peer Assisted Learning Strategies
C) Juniper Gardens Children’s Project
D) SUNY Fredonia Classwide Student Tutoring Teams
Student activity schedules should include all but which of the following?
A) outdoor and indoor activities
B) small- and large-group instruction
C) an abundance of child-initiated activities
D) opportunities to develop and practice new skills
Mrs. Watkins, a fifth grade teacher, and Mrs. Dubois, a special educator, want to begin
teaching a unit on fractions. They want to keep group size small so they each teach the
same lesson to an equal number of students. Which model of co-teaching is described in
this scenario?
A) alternative teaching
B) parallel teaching
C) station teaching
D) team teaching
Students who are legally blind are entitled to all of the following except
A) college tuition
B) talking books
C) free U. S. mail service
D) an income tax exemption
All of the following are features of two-way home’school communication forms except
A) they may include information about behavior
B) they include spaces for students to write comments
C) they include spaces for teachers to write comments
D) they include information about homework assignments
Which of the following is an example of BICS?
A) writing a letter to a friend
B) having a conversation about recess with a friend
C) answering computer generated questions to prepare for a quiz
D) participating in an online Discussion Board about the planets
The first parent group to advocate for children with disabilities was
A) the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps
B) the National Association for Retarded Citizens (now called the ARC)
C) the National Society for Crippled Children
D) the United Cerebral Palsy Association
Studies of parents who contest school placement decisions for their children with
disabilities indicate that
A) many parents wanted full inclusion
B) many parents wanted a more restrictive setting
C) many parents wanted a less restrictive setting
D) many parents wanted smaller classes and instructional support
Which of the following children shows signs of a receptive language disorder?
A) Jayla, who says, “Him sawed the animal.”
B) Alyssa, who says “Tanks for the tookie.” instead of “Thanks for the cookie.”
C) Chelsea, who can”t follow a sequence of commands such as “Get your coat.” and
“Line up.”
D) Michaela, who says, “G-G-Good m-m-m-morning, M-M-M-Mrs. Little.” to the
principal.
Which educational approach emphasizes the use of both speech and sign language?
A) oral/aural
B) cued speech
C) bilingual/bicultural
D) total communication
According to research, initial reactions of parents who learn that their child has a
disability are generally
A) feelings of shock, denial and disbelief
B) alternating feelings of anger, guilt and depression
C) feelings of shame, rejection of the child, and overprotectiveness
D) feelings of love and appreciation for the positive aspects of family life
Charlie is a student with muscular dystrophy and an intellectual disability. He would be
classified as a child with multiple disabilities
A) automatically
B) if both disabilities were diagnosed in infancy
C) if more than two areas of functioning were affected
D) if his educational needs could not be met in a program for one of the disabilities
What is augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and who can it help?
How have etiologic theories and the search for causes of autism changed from the first
reports of the disability to today?
Briefly describe respite care.
How can teachers of elementary students with disabilities help them prepare for
successful life as adults?
How has the dynamic and evolving definition of giftedness changed the ways in which
students are identified and served?
Suppose that a colleague approached you for advice concerning a student who stuttered.
What advice would you offer her/him?
Give a brief description of the relationship between heredity and/or genetics and
reading disability.
Why has the concept of learning disabilities proven so difficult to define?