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Special Education
Q:
Which of the following statements about clean intermittent catheterization is most accurate?
A) This procedure must be performed at least once an hour.
B) This procedure must be performed in a sterile environment.
C) This procedure is necessary for most children with spina bifida.
D) This procedure must be performed by trained medical personnel.
Q:
According to recent estimates, how many children have autism?
A) 1 in 50
B) 1 in 110
C) 1 in 230
D) 1 in 350
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:
Why have court cases and federal legislation been required to ensure that children with disabilities receive a free appropriate education?
Q:
Describe and give an example of the five major developmental areas or domains.
Q:
What is the most common type of cerebral palsy?
A) ataxia
B) athetosis
C) spastic
D) tremor
Q:
Which of the following is an example of a behavior trap?
A) Bailey can"t stop spinning coins once he starts.
B) Mrs. Monroe always has a negative reaction to Cole's screaming.
C) Mrs. Chisholm uses Darren's love of presidents to develop academic skills.
D) Mr. Newman checks to make sure that objects in class are kept in the same place.
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:
If disability labels do not tell us what and how to teach, why are they used in special education?
Q:
Describe six elements of an individualized family services plan, and contrast an IFSP with an IEP.
Q:
Aaron has cerebral palsy. He is able to use his arms and hands quite well but he has braces on both legs that support him when he walks. His condition would be described as
A) double hemiplegia
B) diplegia
C) hemiplegia
D) paraplegia
Q:
Although students with Asperger syndrome are similar to students with autism, they
A) are not inflexible in their routines
B) don"t have difficulty understanding other's feelings
C) don"t have difficulty with fine or gross motor activities
D) don"t have deficits in language and general intellectual functioning
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:
When is special education needed? How do we know?
Q:
Describe and give a rationale for five recommendations for selecting toys for young children with disabilities.
Q:
The most prevalent physical disability in school aged children is
A) cerebral palsy
B) club foot
C) muscular dystrophy
D) spina bifida
Q:
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
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:
Children with severe disabilities cannot benefit from center-based programs.
Q:
What percentage of children received special education services for other health impairments during the 2009"2010 school year?A) 1.8%B) 7%C) 11.6%D) 20%
Q:
Behavior problems in students with autism
A) are generally of low intensity
B) can usually be controlled with medication
C) can cause family dysfunction if not controlled
D) often lead to suspension or expulsion from school
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:
Communicative development includes nonverbal behaviors.
Q:
All of the following are disability categories that students with ADHD may be served under except
A) autism
B) emotional disabilities
C) learning disabilities
D) other health impairments
Q:
Overselectivity is characterized as
A) resistance to changes in routine
B) obsessive attention to a specific object
C) focusing on a part rather than the whole
D) repeating behaviors over and over again
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:
Children in home-based intervention programs receive a greater variety of services than those in center-based programs.
Q:
Which of the following statements about orthopedic impairments is true?
A) They are usually acquired.
B) They involve the skeletal system.
C) They involve the central nervous system.
D) They affect the ability to use, control or feel certain parts of the body.
Q:
Rodney has autism. He is a bright student and is extremely interested in insects. His classmates are sometimes amazed by his knowledge. This morning, he found a ladybug in class and he has been talking about beetles for 20 minutes. His classmates are yawning and looking away from him. How is Rodney most likely to react?
A) He will have a temper tantrum.
B) He will continue to talk about beetles.
C) He will play with an object on his desk.
D) He will stop talking and look for other insects.
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:
In the long run, early intervention programs save society money.
Q:
Explain how a teacher could help a child who is blind learn about small mammals.
Q:
Jack is a person with autism. He has severe intellectual disabilities but he can play many classical piano compositions by ear. Jack probably has a condition known as
A) perseveration
B) Rett syndrome
C) overselectivity
D) savant syndrome
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:
An IFSP must be evaluated once a year.
Q:
Explain how you could teach a totally blind student without braille skills to cook a simple dish. Include at least two benefits to the student.
Q:
Which of the following statements about responses to sensory stimuli and people with autism is most accurate?
A) Some people with autism do not feel pain.
B) People with autism usually prefer loud noises.
C) Many people with autism refuse to eat vegetables.
D) People with autism are usually oversensitive to strong odors.
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:
Early intervention services cannot begin until an IFSP has been completed.
Q:
Provide four examples of tactile, technological, and/or optical aids you would expect to see available across the curriculum to a fourth grade student who is functionally blind and how it provides access to the general education curriculum.
Q:
Which of the following would be the most difficult for a child with autism?
A) reciting the days of the week
B) naming the characters in a story
C) explaining why a snowman melted
D) understanding why a joke is funny
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:
Social skills include making choices and displaying self-directed behavior..
Q:
Name and define the educational classifications of students with visual impairments.
Q:
How many children with autism are mute?
A) one fourth
B) one third
C) one half
D) two thirds
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:
Mothers' estimates of their preschool children's level of development are similar to those of professionals.
Q:
Students with visual impairments were among the first to be included in general education classes.
Q:
Which of the following is an example of joint attention?
A) a mother holding her child's hand
B) a child looking for a favorite toy
C) a child listening to a classmate and some music
D) a child looking at a picture that a teacher is pointing at
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:
Before the passage of P. L. 99-457, most preschoolers with disabilities did not receive services.
Q:
Students with visual impairments will damage their eyes if they use them too much.
Q:
One of the changes to the proposed definition of autism spectrum disorder in the DSM-5 is
A) the new definition will include levels of intelligence
B) Rett syndrome will be included as a separate category
C) Asperger syndrome and high functioning autism will be listed as separate categories
D) a level of severity will be assigned based on the supports needed to counteract limitations
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:
All toys are accessible to children with disabilities.
Q:
Children with low vision generally see things the same way.
Q:
Of the four related pervasive developmental disabilities that are included under the American Psychiatric Association's current definition of autism spectrum disorder, which one can manifest as late as the age of 10?
A) Asperger syndrome
B) autistic disorder
C) childhood disintegrative disorder
D) pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified
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:
Newborn screening programs are standardized to identify the same disabling conditions.
Q:
The Nemeth code consists of braille symbols for mathematical and scientific notation.
Q:
All of the following are defining characteristics of autism in the IDEA definition of autism except
A) cognitive deficits
B) communication deficits
C) deficits in social interaction
D) resistance to environmental change
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:
Generally, the more severe a disability is the earlier it is identified.
Q:
Macular degeneration is more common in children than adults.
Q:
Charley is a student with autism. Her teacher asks, "Do you have a pet?" Charley replies, "Do you have a pet?" This speech deficit in children with autism is known as
A) echolalia
B) memorization
C) metalinguistics
D) perseveration
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:
Parents are the primary teachers in a/an _____ program. In this service option, parents receive guidance and support from a paraprofessional. Contrast this service option to a different service option.
Q:
Cortical visual impairments result from damage to the cornea.
Q:
Autism is best described as a/an
A) behavior disorder
B) developmental disorder
C) intellectual disability
D) speech disorder
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:
A/an _____ is a brief, systematic instructional interaction that focuses on the child's IEP objectives in the context of naturally occurring classroom activities. Why is this strategy important.
Q:
Many students who are blind have additional disabilities.
Q:
Autism was first described and named by
A) Hans Asperger
B) Elizabeth Farrell
C) Leo Kanner
D) Bengt Nirje
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:
A/an _____ provides a direct link among testing, teaching, and program evaluation. Explain three purposes of this tool that were outlined in the textbook.
Q:
Most visual impairments of school-age children are congenital.
Q:
Describe the three tiers of support in schoolwide positive behavioral support (SWPBS) and explain what happens at each tier.
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:
Give an example of a measurable skill.
Q:
A child with low vision learns primarily through other senses.