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Q: ________ refers to the production of sounds by the vocal cords.

Q: ________ are abnormalities of speech related to volume, quality, or pitch.

Q: Two (2) types of communication disorders are ______________.

Q: ________ is the actual behavior of producing a language code by making appropriate vocal sound patterns.

Q: ________ is the interactive exchange of information and ideas and involves encoding, transmitting, and decoding messages.

Q: True or False There is a fairly typical sequence of language development among young children.

Q: True or False Speech is the only possible vehicle for expressing language.

Q: True or False There is growing evidence that stuttering is caused by a hearing problem.

Q: True or False Most voice disorders are the result of learned speech patterns.

Q: True or False Vocal disturbances are common among young children.

Q: True or False Articulation and phonological disorders are relatively rare disorders.

Q: True or False Of all students with disabilities, students with speech or language impairments are the most included in general education classrooms.

Q: True or False The vast majority of students with speech and language disorders are children ages 6 to 11.

Q: True or False Students with communication disorders represent one of the largest groups of students with disabilities.

Q: True or False When communication is impaired, absent, or qualitatively different, social problems may result in school.

Q: All of the following are types of language disorders except A) articulation and phonological language disorders. B) absence of verbal language. C) qualitatively different language. D) delayed language development. E) interrupted language development.

Q: The difference between the consonant blend sounds for"st"and"str"are related to A) morphology. B) syntax. C) phonology. D) semantics.

Q: Choose either the SCROL strategy or the COPS strategy and then explain how you might use your strategy in a secondary content area. Be sure to describe each of the steps in your strategy.

Q: Consider the variations of the root word"pave." pavement repave These variations are related to A) morphology. B) semantics. C) syntax. D) phonology.

Q: Describe at least five (5) grading systems for students in inclusive settings.

Q: Twelve-year-old Antonio frequently fails to wait his turn in conversation. This is a concern related to A) syntax. B) semantics. C) pragmatics. D) morphology.

Q: Describe at least ten (10) strategies for adapting tests for students with disabilities.

Q: ________ usually consist(s) of blocking, repeating, or prolonging sounds, syllables, words, or phrases. A) A voice disorder B) Fluency problems C) Articulation disorders D) Language disorders

Q: Identify five (5) options for accommodating learning needs of secondary students with disabilities.

Q: Speech dysfluencies A) are common among children ages 3 to 5. B) are universal among all individuals. C) often decrease around the age of 5. D) all of the above

Q: Describe three (3) accommodations and three (3) modifications that could be used during instruction to improve student achievement.

Q: A medical professional who treats children with ear, nose, and throat problems is referred to as a(n) ________. A) ophthalmologist B) octogenarian C) otolaryngologist D) none of the above

Q: Describe four (4) ideas that are helpful in preparing students for postsecondary education provided by Schloss and colleagues (2007).

Q: Excessive hoarseness over a long period of time may be indicative of A) a speech disorder. B) a phonation and/or resonance disorder. C) a language disorder. D) environmental disadvantage.

Q: Many secondary students with disabilities will require direct instruction in independent living skills. List at least five (5) independent living skills that may be problematic for students with disabilities.

Q: Seven-year-old Nancy says"hamburglar"for"hamburger."This is an example of a(n) A) distortion. B) substitution. C) omission. D) addition.

Q: A variety of reports have stressed the importance of post-secondary education for all students. Describe two (2) of the conclusions drawn from these reports.

Q: Voice disorders include problems with A) morphology and phonology. B) phonation and resonance. C) semantics and syntax. D) the content of language.

Q: Describe the collaborative role of the special educator in terms of each of the following activities.(1) counseling students for daily crises(2) preparing students for high school content classes(3) preparing students for post-secondary training(4) preparing students for independent living(5) preparing students for employment

Q: Six-year-old Sara says"bin"for"then."This is an example of A) an articulation error. B) a semantic error. C) a morphological error. D) a syntax error.

Q: Describe the roles and responsibilities of the special education teacher relative to students with disabilities.

Q: Which of the following is the most common type of speech disorder? A) voice disorder B) fluency disorder C) articulation disorder D) semantic disorder

Q: Describe the roles and responsibilities of the general education teacher relative to students with disabilities.

Q: ________ and ________ disorders are the most common speech disorders. A) Fluency and phonological B) Articulatory and phonological C) Receptive and expressive language D) Phonology and morphology

Q: Identify three (3) community agencies that assist secondary students in the area of transition. Give a brief overview of the types of services offered by these agencies.

Q: The causes of articulation disorders include A) lack of opportunity to practice appropriate/inappropriate speech. B) transient hearing loss during early childhood. C) cleft palate. D) brain damage. E) all of the above

Q: Describe at least four (4) reasons why students with disabilities often fail in secondary classes.

Q: Articulation errors A) are relatively rare. B) are normal and acceptable among very young children. C) are almost always due to psychological disturbances. D) all of the above

Q: Describe the pros and cons of attending a four-year university.

Q: The distinction among the words pretty, prettier, and prettiest, are related to A) phonology. B) pragmatics. C) semantics. D) morphology.

Q: Write a lesson plan in any secondary content area. Use the steps for writing a lesson plan described by the authors of your textbook. Be sure to include corresponding evaluation questions.

Q: A disorder involving the form of language includes systems related to A) syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. B) phonology, morphology, and syntax. C) voice, modulation, and fluency. D) syntax, semantics, and phonology.

Q: Congratulations! As a general education teacher, you were recently selected as the distinguished recipient of a local community service award. You received this award as a result of your excellence in meeting the needs of the secondary students with disabilities in your classroom. The election committee has asked that you describe, as a part of your acceptance speech, the strategies and methods you used to meet the needs of your students. Write your acceptance speech, providing specific examples of how you met the needs of your secondary students with disabilities.

Q: The following analogy is an issue related to "A rolling stone gathers no moss." A) morphology. B) pragmatics. C) syntax. D) semantics.

Q: You have been hired as a curriculum coordinator for a local school system. Your first task is to design, in collaboration with other professionals, a comprehensive high school curriculum for secondary students with disabilities. Describe the major features of this curriculum, and detail the types of educational experiences that students with disabilities will receive.

Q: Consider the following two sentences Larry hit the ball. The ball hit Larry. These sentences relate a concern of A) semantics. B) syntax. C) articulation. D) morphology.

Q: ________ are ways to use active learning to acquire and use new information and to solve problems (i.e.,"learning to learn").

Q: ________ is the sound system of a language and the linguistic rules that govern the sound combinations. A) Morphology B) Semantics C) Phonology D) Syntax

Q: The ________ plays an important role in the successful inclusion of students with disabilities in secondary schools by playing a major support role for general classroom teachers.

Q: ________ is a variation of a symbol system used by a group of individuals that reflects, and is determined by, shared regional, social, or cultural/ethnic factors. A) Cultural transmission B) Augmentative communication C) Alternative communication D) Communicative difference/dialect

Q: True or FalseA distinct advantage of teaching learning strategies to middle and secondary students is that research supports their effectiveness for students both with and without disabilities.

Q: Speech disorders include disorders of all of the following except A) voice disorders. B) language disorders. C) fluency disorders. D) articulation and phonological disorders.

Q: True or FalsePost secondary education is limited to students attending a two-year or four-year institution after graduation.

Q: ________ refers to the content of language and relates to the meaning of words and word combinations. A) Semantics B) Morphology C) Pragmatics D) Phonology

Q: True or False IDEA mandates that all students with disabilities in the United States take a high school graduation examination.

Q: Because many other students have conditions other than a primary disability of speech/language impairment, the total percentage of students served by speech-language pathologists is about ________. A) 3% B) 5% C) 8% D) 10%

Q: True or False Special education teachers should teach students with special needs to self-advocate.

Q: ________ communication techniques require a physical object or device to enable the individual to communicate (e.g., charts, communication boards). A) Assistive B) Aided C) Unaided D) none of the above

Q: True or False Few students with disabilities should be involved in their own IEP meeting.

Q: ________ communication techniques do not require any physical object or device to enable the individual to communicate (e.g., speech, manual signs or gestures, facial communication). A) Assistive B) Aided C) Unaided D) all of the above

Q: True or False Students with disabilities, who drop out of school, often complete their GED or some other adult program.

Q: A communication difference is considered a disability in which of the following situations? A) when a student's language is culturally different B) when the transmission or perception of messages is faulty C) when the student speaks a language different from that of the dominant culture D) All of the above are cultural differences that suggest a disability.

Q: True or False Recent research indicates that nearly 30% of students with disabilities, ages 14 and above, drop out of school.

Q: Discuss three (3) academic implications of students with Traumatic Brain Injury.

Q: True or False Academically, the achievement gap widens for students with special needs in secondary school.

Q: What are some of the symptoms teachers should be alert to related to diabetes?

Q: True or False Relative to elementary teachers, research indicates that secondary teachers are more willing to make accommodations or change grading practices.

Q: What are the steps to take when dealing with a seizure?

Q: True or False Secondary content teachers are more likely to focus on teaching the content rather than individualizing instruction.

Q: Describe five (5) instructional strategies recommended for use with children with Traumatic Brain Injury.

Q: Which of the following was the least preferred testing adaptation for students with disabilities? A) open-book tests B) tests read by teacher C) practice questions for study D) multiple choice instead of essay

Q: List three (3) causes of Traumatic Brain Injury.

Q: Which of the following is the least helpful testing adaptation for a secondary student who is a very poor reader? A) open-book tests B) tests written at an easier level C) tests with fewer items D) tests read by teacher

Q: ________ is an acquired injury to the brain caused by external physical force, resulting in total or partial functional disability or psychosocial impairment, or both that adversely affects a child's educational performance.

Q: Recent studies regarding the grading of students with learning disabilities have identified all of the following purposes for grading except A) Measure progress over time. B) Make comparisons among students. C) Demonstrate that alternative assignments are most appropriate for students with disabilities. D) Provide accountability.