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Q: Describe at least one (1) characteristic of students with visual impairments in each of the following categories:(1) Psychological(2) Communicational(3) Social-emotional(4) Mobility(5) Academic

Q: Twelve-year-old Hannah has difficulty understanding what is said to her. This might be indicative of A) a deficit in receptive language. B) a deficit in pragmatics. C) a deficit in expressive language. D) a deficit in aural language.

Q: Identify at least three (3) support personnel that may assist general educators who teach students with hearing impairments.

Q: A disability in math can be called A) dysgraphia. B) dyscalculia. C) dyslexia. D) pragmatics.

Q: Identify three (3) causes of hearing impairments.

Q: Eight-year-old Helen has difficulty accurately interpreting nonverbal gestures used in everyday conversation. This may indicate a deficit in A) pragmatics. B) semantics. C) articulation. D) syntax. E) gesticulation.

Q: Describe at least one (1) characteristic of students with hearing impairments in each of the following categories:(1) Psychological(2) Communicational(3) Social-emotional(4) Academic

Q: Written expression skills include all of the following skills except A) listening comprehension. B) spelling. C) handwriting. D) writing.

Q: ________ refers to a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the personʹs better eye after correction, or a field of vision of 20 degrees or less.

Q: The most common problem among students who are learning disabled is in the area of A) reading. B) oral language. C) written language. D) mathematics.

Q: ________ refers to a condition caused by deterioration of parts of the retina which leaves the person with central vision only.

Q: Studies have found that approximately ________ of children identified as learning disabled have primary deficits in the area of reading and related language functions. A) 30% B) 80% C) 45% D) 60%

Q: ________ are the most common assistive listening device found in the schools.

Q: Possible causes of learning disabilities include all of the following exceptA) a mother's use of prescription drugs.B) a prolonged labor.C) the use of pre-natal vitamins.D) a trauma during birth.

Q: ________ is a system of hand cues that enhances lip reading.

Q: Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the cause(s) of learning disabilities? A) Learning disabilities are due primarily to genetic and heredity influences. B) Learning disabilities have many possible causes; an exact cause is unknown in most instances. C) Learning disabilities are due primarily to brain injury, damage, or dysfunction. D) Learning disabilities are the result of adverse prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal factors.

Q: True or False When working with students who have visual impairments, teachers should not use words such as see, look, and watch.

Q: Which of the following prevalence estimate reflects the percentage of students with learning disabilities in the school-aged population?A) approximately 10%B) approximately 3%C) approximately 5%D) approximately 12%

Q: True or False Conductive hearing loss is due to dysfunction of the inner ear.

Q: Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding gender differences in the learning disabled population? A) More girls are identified as learning disabled. B) More boys are identified as learning disabled. C) Boys are an under-identified population. D) Girls have less serious learning disabilities than do boys.

Q: True or False Visual impairments can be caused by physical trauma.

Q: Students with learning disabilities comprise what percentage of the disabled student population? A) approximately 50% B) approximately 40% C) approximately 70% D) approximately 35%

Q: True or False Students with mild hearing losses typically need alternative communication methods in the classroom.

Q: ________ is the individual given credit for coining the term,"learning disabilities." A) Grace Fernald B) Tom Smith C) Samuel Kirk D) Albert Louis

Q: True or False Teachers should not ask if a student with visual impairments needs assistance; they should implement the accommodations immediately.

Q: Disorders included in the most recent definition of learning disabilities include A) mental retardation. B) dyslexia. C) emotional disturbance. D) motor disabilities.

Q: True or False Students with visual impairments would not benefit from instruction is social skills.

Q: The multidisciplinary team may not identify a student as having a learning disability if the problems with academic achievement are primarily the result of A) a visual, hearing, or motor disability. B) mental retardation. C) emotional disturbance. D) economic disadvantage. E) all of the above.

Q: True or False Prematurity is one cause of hearing impairments.

Q: The definition of learning disabilities in IDEA 2004 A) specifically address its likeness to mental retardation. B) includes the general definition, disorders included, and disorders not included. C) identifies the method used for identification. D) focuses on genetic causes.

Q: True or False Students with hearing impairments may have a particularly difficult time associating with the "hearing" culture.

Q: Nine-year-old Marvin has significant achievement problems, average intellectual ability, and a severe hearing loss. He would not qualify for special education under the category of learning disabilities because A) he does not exhibit a significant discrepancy between academic achievement and intellectual functioning. B) the federal definition of learning disabilities explicitly excludes students whose learning difficulties are primarily the result of disabilities related to hearing and vision. C) his problems are primarily the result of spoken and written difficulties. D) his problems are primarily developmental in nature.

Q: True or False Students with sensory impairments have historically been served in general education classroom settings.

Q: Alexandria is a seventh grader who displays inconsistency in task completion, has difficulty reading, and appears unmotivated. One reason why her learning disability may be difficult to identify is A) that she often performs as a"typical"seventh grader. B) her inconsistency makes her teacher believe that she does not have a learning disability. C) she is able to complete some assignments with little difficulty. D) all of the above.

Q: True or False Even students with minimal hearing loss may have difficulties in the classroom despite the fact they may not qualify for special education services.

Q: Visual acuity is most evaluated by the use of A) optometric synthesizers. B) the Snellen chart. C) diagnostic acuity protractors. D) optical lasers.

Q: Approximately ________ of students are classified as visually impaired.A) 1%B) 1.04%C) 1.1%D) 1.8%

Q: Students with ________ are capable of handling the demands of most classroom settings, even though some of these students may need some modifications to perform successfully. A) visual modality impairment B) visual impairments C) blindness D) low vision

Q: The ________ definition of blindness means that a student must use braille or aural methods in order to receive instruction. A) educational B) legal C) institutional D) scientific

Q: ________ indicates that some functional vision exists to be used for gaining information through written means with or without the assistance of optical, non-optical, or electronic devices. A) Visual loss B) Visual impairment C) Blindness D) Low vision

Q: Which of the following is a generic term that includes a wide range of visual problems? A) visual loss B) visual impairment C) blindness D) low vision

Q: ________ includes hearing aids and other devices that amplify voices and sounds, communicate messages visually, or alert individuals to environmental sounds. A) Amplification tools B) Assistive listening devices C) Hearing aids D) Hearing attachments

Q: A form of manual communication used by many students with profound hearing loss is A) English Signed Code. B) American Sign Language. C) International System of Signs. D) Novell's Sign Language System.

Q: The least significant challenge for teachers of students with hearing impairments is A) creating appropriate seating arrangements for students with hearing impairments. B) making sure that students with hearing impairments participate in communication activities. C) ensuring that students with hearing impairments are able to handle the writing demands of the classroom. D) ensuring that students with hearing impairments are able to handle the reading demands of the classroom.

Q: Almost ________ of all students with hearing impairments are educated for at least part of the school day in general education classrooms. A) 40% B) 32% C) 60% D) 70%

Q: The most common method of evaluating hearing loss is the use of A) the Schlicter Scale. B) pure-tone audiometry. C) sound-frequency modulation. D) Epstein's audiometric evaluation techniques.

Q: Which of the following statements is true regarding students with mild hearing impairments? A) Students with mild hearing impairments may go unrecognized for years. B) Students with mild hearing impairments generally are easy to recognize due to their persistent language difficulties. C) Most students with mild hearing impairments require amplification. D) Students with mild hearing impairments have little difficulty with language and academics.

Q: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have estimated that approximately ________ of all children experience some degree of hearing loss. A) 15% B) 5% C) 25% D) 45%

Q: Approximately ________ of the total school population receives special education services for hearing impairments. A) 1.5% B) 0.2% C) 1.8% D) .01%

Q: Hearing loss is measured in terms of ________. A) tone frequency B) decibel loss C) audiometric units D) rapid frequency intervals

Q: ________ describes individuals who have a hearing loss that makes it difficult, but not impossible, to understand speech through the ear alone, with or without a hearing aid. A) Deafness B) Hard of hearing C) Hearing impairment D) Hearing loss

Q: ________ describes a hearing loss that is so severe that speech cannot be understood through the ear alone, with or without aids. A) Deafness B) Hard of hearing C) Hearing impairment D) Hearing loss

Q: Which of the following is a generic term used to describe any level of hearing loss, ranging from mild to profound? A) deafness B) hard of hearing C) hearing impairment D) hearing loss

Q: Which of the following represents the greatest concern regarding individuals with severe hearing loss? A) Hearing loss is of great concern because of the physiological concerns that accompany it. B) Hearing loss is of great concern because of its critical relationship to language acquisition and communication. C) Hearing loss is of great concern because of the"visibility"of this disability in our society. D) Hearing loss is of great concern because the level of human support required to assist a person with a hearing loss are so extensive.

Q: Which of the following statements is true of both visual and hearing impairments? A) Both groups are at a distinct disadvantage in academic settings. B) The range and severity of the impairments differ greatly across individuals. C) Both types of impairments present unique challenges to educators. D) Students in both groups may be placed anywhere along the full continuum of placement options. E) all of the above

Q: Low-incidence disabilities are those that A) represent a very small proportion of the student population. B) are not very serious relative to other types of disabilities. C) occur so rarely that special education and related services are not available. D) do not impact learning.

Q: Discuss any three (3) priority interventions used in early intervention programs for children with autism.

Q: Describe three (3) characteristics of a student with asperger syndrome.

Q: What are some reasons that autism is the fastest growing group of students served through special education?

Q: Discuss three (3) plausible reasons for increases in the prevalence of students with autism.

Q: Describe the three (3) primary symptoms of autism as described in the definition of DSM-IV.

Q: When should medical interventions be utilized for students with ASD?

Q: Describe three (3) effective practices in education for those with autism.

Q: List five (5) common characteristics of autism spectrum disorders.

Q: Six-year-old Carrie has severe autism. Recently, she was placed in your general education classroom. Synthesize the interventions presented in your textbook, and detail how you might meet her needs in your classroom.

Q: A recent intervention that has the goal of clarifying social expectations and providing a guide to students for their conduct while promoting self-management and specific life situations is the use of ________.

Q: ________ is a condition under the ASD umbrella present in females representing a genetic disorder on the X chromosome.

Q: A few children and youth with autism display ________, in that they are relatively advanced in very specific areas.

Q: Children and youth with autism sometimes display ________ or self-abusive behaviors.

Q: True or False Most children with autism outgrow their characteristics with effective instruction.

Q: True or False Autism is a lifelong disability in most instances.

Q: True or False Children with Asperger Syndrome have normal language development.

Q: True or False More boys are identified as having autism than girls.

Q: True or False In the past ten years, the number of students identified with autism has declined.

Q: True or False The gene predisposing a child to autism has been identified.

Q: True or FalseAutism randomly strikes all segments of our society.

Q: True or False Early causes of autism were attributed to poor mother-child bonding.

Q: True or False Prior to 1990, children with autism were eligible for services under the category of traumatic brain injury.

Q: Which intervention is least appropriate for a student with Asperger syndrome? A) Prepare for changes in routine. B) Promote positive peer interactions. C) Lower expectations to predicted achievement level. D) Create a caring community within your classroom.

Q: Mrs. Garcia is attempting to create a supportive environment for a student in her class with autism. Which of the following should she do? A) Slow down the pace of the classroom. B) Provide alternative means to aid communication. C) Use cooperative learning strategies. D) All the above