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Q: A person's adaptive behavior is usually assessed by A) interviewing the person B) administering a written test C) watching a person perform specific tasks D) interviewing someone who knows the person well

Q: Which of the following best represents a deficit in adaptive behavior? A) Three-year-old Joey is afraid of the dark. B) Five-year old Darrell cannot tie his shoes. C) Twelve-year-old Chandler cannot cross the street without assistance. D) Fourteen-year-old Rodney calls his friend a sissy for wearing a hat in cold weather.

Q: IQ tests are useful for all of the following purposes except A) predicting school achievement B) measuring a hypothetical construct C) determining objectives for an IEP D) identifying overall deficits in cognitive functioning

Q: Which of the following statements about IQ tests is NOT true? A) IQ test scores tend to be static. B) Intelligence tests can be culturally biased. C) Intelligence testing is not an exact science. D) IQ tests measure performance at one point in time.

Q: Caleb is a student who needs limited supports to function at school and in the community. Based on this knowledge, which of the following is most likely to represent his level of intellectual disability? A) mild B) moderate C) severe D) profound

Q: Which of the following is not one of the 5 factors influencing human functioning as depicted in the AAIDD theoretical model? A) health B) adaptive behavior C) academic success D) intellectual abilities

Q: The difference between the AAIDD and the IDEA definitions of intellectual disabilities is A) the qualifying IQ score is lower in the AAIDD definition B) significantly subaverage intellect is found only in the IDEA definition C) the effect on educational performance is mentioned only in the IDEA definition D) manifestation during the developmental period is not a part of the AAIDD definition

Q: An intellectual disability is usually defined by an IQ that falls at or below A) 70 B) 80 C) 90 D) 100

Q: All of the following are criteria for a diagnosis of intellectual disability except A) deficits in adaptive behavior B) concurrent sensory disabilities C) significantly subaverage intelligence D) manifestation during the developmental period

Q: Which of the following changed all references to mental retardation in federal statutes to intellectual disabilities? A) Diana v. Board of Education B) IDEA 2004 C) PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania D) Rosa's Law

Q: 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

Q: Describe either in dialogue or narrative an exemplary parent"teacher conference. Be sure to include/identify the 4 steps to an effective conference.

Q: Describe the four life-cycle stages and their age parameters. Share one concern from each stage that a parent of a child with a disability might have.

Q: Explain the five principles of effective communication and give an example of each.

Q: Contrast dialoguing and arguing as forms of conflict resolution.

Q: TRUE/FALSE Voice mail is a costly way to maintain home"school communication.

Q: TRUE/FALSE A cultural interpreter must speak the native language of the family he/she is serving.

Q: TRUE/FALSE Two thirds of the children who have parents who are English language learners live in poverty.

Q: TRUE/FALSE Most people are better at arguing than dialoguing.

Q: TRUE/FALSE The demands of parenting a child with disabilities end when he or she reaches adulthood.

Q: TRUE/FALSE Brothers or sisters without disabilities can help siblings with disabilities learn new social skills at home.

Q: TRUE/FALSE Financial assistance provided to children with disabilities from federal, state and local agencies covers the cost of their expenses.

Q: TRUE/FALSE Parents of children with disabilities usually receive ample help in caring for the child from friends and relatives.

Q: TRUE/FALSE The presence of a child with a disability has a negative impact on marital relationships.

Q: TRUE/FALSE Parent participation in the form of shared decision making is one of the six major principles of IDEA.

Q: What are the many roles of a parent of a child with a disability, and what is the impact of having so many roles on a parent?

Q: What is one benefit of attending a social event with your student and his/her family?

Q: One of your culturally diverse students is an undocumented immigrant. Her parents refuse to respond to your communication efforts. What can you tell your student to tell her parents that might make communication more likely?

Q: You"ve tried to reach one of your culturally diverse student's parents by phone to schedule a conference to no avail. What is a culturally responsive step beyond what you have tried?

Q: What kinds of questions are most effective when communicating with parents? Provide an example of this type of communication technique.

Q: In what life-cycle stage does a parent need to be concerned with helping with career or vocational choices? What are concerns for sibling at this same stage?

Q: What are three types of written communication systems that could be used to convey information between home and school?

Q: Why shouldn"t an educator use jargon when communicating with parents?

Q: Briefly describe respite care.

Q: Briefly describe cultural reciprocity.

Q: What are the three reasons forincreased emphasis on parent and family involvement?

Q: Mrs. Chen has a five-year-old son who must use a wheelchair for mobility. He asks her if he will be able to walk when he grows up. She explains that he probably won"t be able to but assures him that he will be able to do many of the things other people do. She encourages him to try new tasks. What role has Mrs. Chen assumed in this scenario? A) advocate B) behavior support specialist C) caregiver D) counselor

Q: According to the mirror model for parent involvement, most parents are likely to participate in A) IEP planning B) PTA meetings C) parent support groups D) workshops

Q: Which of the following is an assumption of the mirror model for parent involvement? A) Parent education groups cause parents to feel guilty. B) Not all parents need everything that professionals offer. C) Professionals are eager to provide workshops to assist parents. D) Professionals are more qualified to assist children than parents.

Q: Who is/are the most powerful and pervasive influence(s) in a child's life? A) peers B) parents and family C) favorite teachers D) community leaders

Q: Which statement about parents of children with disabilities as research partners is most accurate? A) Parents are often too busy to participate in research. B) Parents are seldom educated enough to participate in research. C) Parents are often able to observe and measure performance and identify meaningful outcomes. D) Parents are seldom objective enough to observe and measure performance and identify meaningful outcomes.

Q: A closed needs assessment A) consists of incomplete questions B) asks parents to circle or check topics that are of interest C) is time-consuming and difficult to administer and interpret D) is extremely limited in assessing parent strengths and weaknesses

Q: The first parent-to-parent program in the United States was A) the Association for Retarded Citizens B) the Council for Exceptional Children C) Parents of Exceptional Persons D) Pilot Parents

Q: Which of the following is not one of the 10 guidelines for communicating with parents and families? A) Don"t use jargon. B) Be realistically optimistic C) Don"t take "No" for an answer. D) Don"t be afraid to say, "I don"t know."

Q: Research on the use of a Talking Photo Album as a strategy to enable parents of English language learners to provide tutoring in vocabulary concluded that A) the strategy was too complicated for parents to use B) the children were easily bored with the strategy and did not use it C) the strategy was more effective for teaching concrete rather than abstract words D) the strategy was effective for teaching new vocabulary to parents and children

Q: Patricia is a fifth grade student with a learning disability. Mrs. Duley, her teacher, wants Patricia's mother to provide some home tutoring in reading. She has sent a list of tutoring guidelines to Patricia's mother. Which of the following guidelines on Mrs. Duley's list is inappropriate? A) Be sure to have limited opportunities for responding to prevent boredom. B) Be sure to keep tutoring sessions positive. C) Provide frequent opportunities for your child to respond. D) Tutoring should allow your child to practice or extend skills learned at school.

Q: Which of the following statements about telephone calls to parents is true? A) Telephone calls should not occur after 8:00 PM. B) Telephone calls should be reserved for serious problems. C) Regular telephone calls can be effective in maintaining parent involvement. D) Regular telephone calls are a nuisance and should be limited to no more than 4 per year.

Q: Teachers who implement home"school contracts A) deliver a reward for improvements in student behavior at home B) depend on parents to deliver rewards for progress in the classroom C) depend on students to report progress in the classroom to their parents D) deliver a reward for improvements in academic skills practiced at home

Q: 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

Q: Which of the following is the most time-consuming form of home-school communications? A) phone calls B) class newsletters C) dialogue notebooks D) home"school contracts

Q: What percentage of parents' rights documents are written so that most parents are able to read and understand them?A) 4%-8%B) 24%-28%C) 44%-48%D) 64%-68%

Q: Mrs. Wolfe, a second grade teacher, wants Anthony's mother to feel comfortable during their parent-teacher conference. To build rapport with her, Mrs. Wolfe should A) ask her if she likes the cooler weather B) tell her that a Cub Scout troop is being started after school C) tell her that Anthony may fail math if he does not receive tutoring D) ask her to sit in Anthony's chair and look over papers in his daily work folder

Q: Mrs. Rodriquez thinks that Byron, a student with a physical disability, should have surgery so that he can use special equipment that will allow him to stand for several minutes each day. Byron's mother, Mrs. Williams, will not consent to the surgery because it is very risky and will not enable him to walk. Therefore, she feels it is not worth it. Mrs. Rodriquez respects the decision that Byron's mother has made. She is demonstrating A) cultural competence B) cultural divergence C) cultural objectivity D) cultural reciprocity

Q: Which of the following strategies would be least effective in increasing the involvement of families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds? A) conducting meetings in family-friendly settings B) scheduling meetings during the teacher's planning time C) asking native-speaking staff members to contact the family D) identifying key decision makers in the family and deferring to them

Q: Which of the following statements has the least support from the literature on culturally diverse families? A) They may view school officials as part of their extended family. B) They may view a disability as a blessing or a punishment from God. C) They may fear that school authorities will report their undocumented status. D) They may have negative educational experiences that are reinforced by negative contact from school.

Q: Which of the following statements about the special education system and culturally/linguistically diverse families is true? A) They may embrace special education as a source of help. B) They may view educational jargon as a model of good English. C) They may expect the same level of services that are available in their country. D) They may view professionals as experts and be hesitant to express their opinions.

Q: Which of the following is the least accurate translation of the Spanish word educado? A) one who is well behaved B) one who is respectful of adults C) one skilled in human relations D) one who has formal schooling

Q: The steps in the RERUN approach to conflict resolution described by Gonzales-Mena (2006) are A) respect, explain, reason, unify, nurture B) respect, evaluate, reason, unify, nurture C) reflect, explain, reason, understand, negotiate D) respect, evaluate, reason, understand, negotiate

Q: Which of the following represents an accurate distinction between arguing and dialoguing? A) The arguer yells; the dialoguer is calm. B) The arguer tries to persuade; the dialoguer stands firm. C) The arguer tries to convince; the dialoguer wants to discover. D) The arguer wants to win the argument; the dialoguer strives for harmony.

Q: Mrs. Lucas is preparing for an annual review of Mia's IEP. The team has recommended that Mia receive services in the resource room rather than a self-contained classroom. Mia's current teacher has informed Mrs. Lucas that her parents expect Mia to receive lots of individual attention in class. Mrs. Lucas is expecting Mia's parents to be angry about the decision and she has prepared herself to stand firm and defend the team's decision. Which barrier to effective communication is being displayed by Mrs. Lucas? A) She is keeping professional distance. B) She is treating Mia's parents like adversaries. C) She is treating Mia's parents like they need counseling. D) She is treating Mia's parents like vulnerable clients rather than equal partners.

Q: Mr. Santori has just attended an IEP meeting with Carl's parents. Mr. Santori explained all of the services that Carl was receiving and discussed the progress that Carl has made in reading. Mr. Santori suggested that Carl may be able to focus better if he had medication for his hyperactivity. Other members of the IEP team agree, but Carl's parents do not want to put him on medication. Mr. Santori tells them that being resistant to suggestions will not help Carl. How has Mr. Santori's response hindered communication? A) He is labeling Carl's parents. B) He is keeping professional distance. C) He is disrespecting Carl's parents as less intelligent. D) He is blaming Carl's parents for their son's disability.

Q: The key operational element of family"professional partnerships is A) ongoing two-way communication B) flexible scheduling of conferences C) appreciation of cultural differences D) recognition of parental expertise regarding their children

Q: All of the following are reasons that teachers and parents must maintain partnership except A) they are required to under IDEA B) there is an increased likelihood of targeting meaningful IEP goals C) parent groups require collaboration for membership D) there is access to expanded resources and services

Q: Which of the following professional behaviors can be a roadblock to communication? A) Negotiating IEP goals B) Reflecting on communication C) Explaining steps to help children D) Treating parents as needing counseling

Q: The short-term care of a family member with disabilities to provide relief for parents from caretaking duties is known as A) day care B) respite care C) family support D) parent-to-parent support

Q: Mark is a student with autism. Mrs. Tozzi, a fifth grade teacher, is having a conference with his parents. She begins by welcoming them. She asks his parents if he is experiencing problems with his homework and invites them to explain how autism is likely to affect his academic and social skills. Finally she asks them if Mark is having any other challenges that she may not be aware of. Was Mrs. Tozzi engaging in effective questioning? A) Yes; she asked open-ended questions. B) Yes; she valued the input of his parents. C) No; she focused mainly on problems and deficits. D) No; she did not allow them to keep family information private.

Q: Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question? A) Does Melvin like school? B) What did Katy name her dog? C) Will Jason walk or ride the bus to school? D) What does Jasmine like to do on the weekend?

Q: Principles for effective communication between parents and educators include all of the following except A) passive listening B) staying focused C) effective questions D) accepting parents' statements

Q: Effective home"school partnerships are characterized by A) empirical support B) pursuit of individual goals C) a climate of mutual respect and trust D) recognition of professional expertise

Q: Common feelings of siblings of children with disabilities include all of the following except A) feelings of being left out B) uneasiness about the reaction of friends C) concerns about the cause of the disability D) fear that they will be rejected by their sibling with disabilities

Q: 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

Q: Which of the following is not a parent involvement component of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001? A) Schools must notify parents of their improvement status. B) Schools must collaborate with parents in developing a school improvement plan. C) Schools must include strategies to promote effective parent involvement in an improvement plan. D) Schools must meet or exceed academic improvement goals established by parents or face sanctions.

Q: Which of the following is the least powerful argument for family involvement in special education? A) Family members can teach students new skills. B) Family members need to feel that they are important. C) Family members must live with the outcomes of decisions made by IEP teams. D) Educational outcomes are more likely to be significant if family members are involved.

Q: 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

Q: Which of the following statements about parent involvement and special education is true? A) Parent involvement is an essential element of special education. B) Parent involvement is generally discouraged by special educators. C) Parents spend an exorbitant amount of time communicating with special educators. D) Parents generally perceive special educators as experts and are hesitant to become involved in educational decisions.

Q: Provide a task analysis for either tying a shoe or making a peanut butter sandwich. Assume the shoe is already on the foot and that all the ingredients for the sandwich are out. Assume the student has typical motor skills and knows right from left. Number each step.

Q: Explain what skills are involved in self-determination training and give an example of the importance of each as it relates to living independently.

Q: What are some important considerations for a teacher when developing a functional curriculum for a student with ID?

Q: In your own words, explain the cycle of environmentally caused intellectual disabilities.

Q: Explain why using only IQ scores as a factor in diagnosing ID is not appropriate.