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Special Education
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What are authentic and dynamic assessments, and how do they affect underrepresented students?
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Intensive early intervention can be very beneficial to many children with autism spectrum disorder; however, it can be emotionally and financially taxing for families, and requires a time commitment of:A. 30 to 40 hours per weekB. 10 to 20 hours per weekC. 50 to 60 hours per weekD. 20 to 30 hours per week
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Each of the following is a component of oral language EXCEPT:
A. Phonology
B. Morphology
C. Punctuation
D. Syntax
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Describe Renzulli's and Gardner's conceptualizations of giftedness.
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Who is usually the first to recognize that a child is responding differently to the world than typically developing children?
A. Parents
B. Educators
C. Pediatrician
D. Caregiver
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Students with learning disabilities typically have problems in:
A. Short- and long-term memory.
B. Long-term memory only.
C. Short-term memory only.
D. Academic areas only.
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What is the meaning behind the statement, 'students who are gifted display a strong sense of justice in their relationships?"
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Children diagnosed with ASD may demonstrate which of the following characteristics as a baby/toddler?
A. Require constant stimulation
B. Unhealthy attachment to mom
C. Endless crying
D. No interest in play
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The term learning disabilities refers to:
A. A homogeneous group of disorders
B. A heterogeneous group of disorders
C. Disorders as a result of external factors
D. Disorders as a result of environmental factors
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What is a common misconception about differentiated instruction for gifted students?
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A visually based technique that uses a child's special interest to facilitate understanding of social situations, routines, and the meaning of language is called a:
A. Task card
B. Picture card
C. Power card
D. Prompt card
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Each of the following is an example of a physiological cause of LD EXCEPT:
A. Poor nutrition
B. Brain injury
C. Heredity
D. Chemical
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What is acceleration?
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Mrs. Calloway uses the sign for stop when Joseph begins inappropriately touching others. Mrs. Calloway is using:
A. A prompt
B. Discrete trial training
C. Sign language
D. Priming
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In most cases, the cause of LD is:
A. Physiological
B. Not known
C. Curricular
D. Environmental
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What is the opposition to early intervention?
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A training program run by a special educator or parent that involves following the pattern of: give a prompt, student performs command, and then receives a reward for desired behavior is called:
A. Priming
B. Discrete trial training
C. Peer tutoring
D. Social tutoring
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Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The ratio of girls to boys identified as learning disabled is 3:1, 4:1 or higher.
B. The ratio of boys to girls identified as learning disabled is at least 2:1.
C. Girls and boys do not have the same overall intelligence.
D. Boys are not labeled as learning disabled as frequently as girls due to their documented slower rate of the development.
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What is a two-stage assessment process?
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Whatoccurs when a parent, paraprofessional, teacher, or trusted peer previews with a student the actual materials that will be used in a lesson or activity the day, the evening, or the morning before that lesson or activity occurs?
A. Priming
B. Video-based intervention
C. Discrete trials
D. Prompting
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The use of which category has had an effect on decreasing LD numbers?
A. Developmentally delayed
B. Intellectually disabled
C. ADHD
D. Emotionally disordered
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Students with disabilities who also are gifted and talented sometimes are referred to as _____________ _________________, and they are receiving more attention than ever before.
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When Joanne gets anxious about changing classes, she refers to the business-sized card she keeps in her pocket that gives her step-by-step directions. This is called a:
A. Travel card
B. Task card
C. Prompt card
D. None of the above
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Approximately how many students are identified as learning disabled?A. 10.9 millionB 1.9 millionC. 5.9 millionD. 2.4 million
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A type of acceleration for students who may need to advance quickly in one subject but not in other subject areas, or _____________________ _____________________, makes learning options responsive to learner needs and contextual demands by offering content-based acceleration practices at all levels of schooling and in all subject areas.
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Attention to community membership skills for individuals with ASD should begin:
A. Upon exiting the public school system
B. At age 16 beginning the transition plan
C. At age 14 beginning the transition plan
D. Before the formal transition plan
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Problems with writing are referred to as:
A. Dyslexia
B. Dyscalculia
C. Dyscaligrapy
D. Dygraphia
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_______________________ occurs when</title><para><inst> </in students set very high standards for themselves but do not always achieve those standards.
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Careful planning for the transition to adulthood for individuals with ASD typically includes each of the following EXCEPT:
A. Work skills
B. Job placement
C. Sexuality
D. Leisure skills
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According to the NJCLD, each of the following are perceived deficiencies of federal definition EXCEPT:
A. Heterogeneity of LD
B. Impact on social perception
C. Too much emphasis on the life-span nature of LD
D. Possibility that learning disabilities can exist concomitantly with other disabilities
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__________________________ is</keyterm> adult achievement of a high level in a particular field after years of productivity.
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Availability of appropriately trained support personnel is an example of:
A. Home-school collaboration and support
B. Environmental modifications and general education classroom support
C. Attitudinal modifications and social support
D. Coordinated team commitment
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The two main definitions of learning disabilities used today are
A. NJCLD and IDEA
B. IDEA and Council for Exceptional Children
C. NJCLD and Council for Exceptional Children
D. A combination of the various definitions
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_________________________ is the capacity for innovation, originality, expressiveness, and imagination and the ability to manipulate ideas in fluent, flexible, elaborate, and original ways.
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Administrators, general and special education teachers, students with autism spectrum disorder and their nondisabled peers must understand and support each other in the educational system. This component of the Autism Inclusion Collaboration Model is called:
A. Home and school collaboration
B. Coordinated team commitment
C. Attitudinal and social support
D. Environmental and curricular modification
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Describe two of the three issues related to collaboration mentioned in the text. Which of these do you have the most concern about as an educator, and why?
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Steven is a gifted student who is very bored in class and does not complete his homework. What would be the best way to help Steven become excited about learning again?
A. Don"t require him to complete homework since he knows the material.
B. Have Steven tutor other students.
C. Modify the scope and sequence of Steven's curriculum through acceleration.
D. Don"t be concerned about Steven's behavior since he probably already knows the concepts.
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Students with autism spectrum disorder nearly always have:
A. Behavior problems
B. Emotional disorders
C. Learning disabilities
D. Speech impairments
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You have been selected by your co-workers to approach the principal about implementing a more collaborative approach for serving students identified with disabilities. Write a synopsis of your attempt to convince the principal to promote the concept of collaboration which includes the following information: What is collaboration? What are the defining characteristics of collaboration? What role does collaboration have in special education?
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Gerald is a ninth-grade student who excels in math and science. It has been determined his ability in math has exceeded the math level his high school can offer. His parents have requested that he be allowed to take a college-level math class during the regular school day so Gerald can continue to improve and develop his skills. This type of practice is called:
A. Curriculum compacting
B. Differentiation
C. Problem-based learning
D. Dual enrollment
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Deciding whether a student has the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder involves each of the following EXCEPT:
A. Cognitive ability
B. Sensory assessment
C. Adaptive skills
D. Physical ability
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What are five barriers to family and professional collaboration? How can professionals overcome these barriers and increase parental participation?
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Kristy angrily crumpled up her fourth piece of paper and threw it away. She was determined to improve her cursive so her third-grade teacher, Mrs. Wall, would be pleased. Although Mrs. Wall has complimented Kristy multiple times on her handwriting, Kristy feels it could be much better. This self-imposed goal is called:
A. Aesthetic sensitivity
B. Altruism
C. Curiosity
D. Perfectionism
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Some students with autism spectrum disorder have difficulties with sensory issues. These students need the services of which professionals to address these issues?
A. Psychiatrist
B. Physical therapist
C. Occupational therapist
D. Sensory specialist
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What are three examples of approaches used in co-teaching? Describe each approach and give an example of when each approach may be appropriate.
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The belief that many individuals may possess special abilities, even if they do not have overall high abilities is the premise of:
A. Talent development
B. Early intervention
C. Effective differentiation
D. Alternative programs
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Joseph often flaps his hands and rocks while sitting on his carpet square at group time. This type of behavior is called:
A. Self-stimulatory
B. Self-injurious
C. Self-selectivity
D. None of the above
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What are the five elements necessary for collaboration to occur? Briefly describe each element and explain why it is necessary for teachers to recognize and examine these elements prior to participating in collaborative partnerships.
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Parent strategies for encouraging their children include each of the following EXCEPT:A. Reading to the child at all agesB. Holding dinner table discussions on issues of the dayC. Banning films, television programs, and video games D. Encouraging the child to be creative and expressive in the arts
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Approximately what percentage of students with autism is nonverbal?
A. 30
B. 10
C. 50
D. 20
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What are the various aspects of time mentioned in the text that impede collaboration among professionals?
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Mr. Henderson has just accepted a job as a teacher of gifted and talented middle school students. Which of the following practices is the least likely to use?
A. Direct instruction
B. Curriculum compacting
C. Acceleration
D. Enrichment
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Individuals with autism spectrum disorder have difficulty with problem solving due to
A. Difficulty in retrieving information or strategies.
B. Their inability to reason.
C. Their lack of desire and ability.
D. Lack of appropriate instruction to do so.
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How can professionals encourage parent participation?
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Many professionals in the field of gifted education are skeptical that students receive the education they need when they spend their days with their peers in general education because:A. Little differentiation is implemented in typical classrooms.B. Students cannot interact appropriately with their peers.C. Teachers are not trained to teach these students.D. They would benefit more from one-on-one instruction in a resource setting.
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About 10 percent of children with ASD also have Down syndrome or Fragile X syndrome.
Their distinguishing characteristics include each of the following EXCEPT:
A. Overreliance on rote memory
B. Problems with theory of mind
C. Problem-solving challenges
D. Lack of desire and ability
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What is a team? Give an example of a team in which you have participated, and explain why that team was successful or unsuccessful.
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Karen, Jake, and Melissa are classmates in Mrs. Jacobs's fifth-grade class. However, Kate, Jake, and Melissa have been placed in a reading group together due to their advanced skills in reading. This is called:
A. Skills grouping
B. Ability grouping
C. Learning grouping
D. Curriculum compacting
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The majority of individuals with autism disorder have:
A. Average intellectual ability
B. Some level of intellectual disability
C. Above-average ability
D. Severe intellectual disabilities
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What are two examples of effective communication skills and two examples of ineffective communication skills?
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Each of the following is a position of those opposed to early gifted education programs EXCEPT:
A. All children should receive enriched early intervention.
B. They question the potential drain on financial resources.
C. Critics express concern at the potential negative consequences of labeling young children.
D. Research does not support significantly higher outcomes for those who engage in such programs.
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Individuals with autism spectrum disorder usually have difficulty with:
A. Language and communication
B. Environmental changes
C. Stereotypic behavior
D. All of the above
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Define collaboration as it is discussed within the text.
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Children who have remarkable abilities at an early age are often called:
A. Savants
B. Prodigies
C. Special learners
D. Geniuses
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Currently, probably the most controversial causal issues related to autism spectrum disorder is:
A. Environmental toxins
B. Immunizations
C. Mothers' care
D. Drinking water
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___________________________ is an effective means for professionals to collaborate when the student in question needs only minimal support.
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Specific ways in which eligibility decisions are made for students who are gifted and talented:
A. Are explicitly stated in IDEA
B. Are explicitly stated in ADA
C. Vary across states and school districts
D. Are outlined by IDEA
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To date, research suggests that:
A. No single genetic factor is responsible for causing ASD
B. Uncaring mothers are still a reasonable cause of ASD
C. Immunizations are the cause of 50 percent of children identified with ASD
D. Chemicals in well-water are a likely cause of ASD
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An ____________________________________ is a set of steps that are followed using effective communication in order to accomplish the mutual goal of collaboration.
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In some cases, cognitive abilities cannot be accurately assessed using standardized tests. Which of the following is an alternative approach to assess student learning needs and ability?
A. Self-rating checklist
B. Aptitude test
C. Achievement test
D. Dynamic assessment
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The prevalence of ASD is:
A. 2 times higher in females than in males
B. 6 times higher in males than in females
C. 4 times higher in males than in females
D. 3 times higher in females than in males
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When coupled with our facial expressions, posture, and other nonverbal signals, the words we choose and the way we express them comprise our __________________________________.
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Writing essays and creating portfolios are what type of assessment?
A. Authentic
B. Criterion-based
C. Dynamic
D. Domain-specific
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Student from which group are identified with ASD at a slightly higher frequency than students in all other racial groups combined?
A. Asian/Pacific Islander
B. African American
C. Hispanic
D. Caucasian
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Traits such as trust, respect, and a sense of community among participants cannot exist, fully developed, at the outset of a working relationship, and so these characteristics of collaboration are referred to as ___________________.
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The purpose of using domain-specific checklists is to:
A. Obtain student's IQ score
B. Describe student's abilities in math and science
C. Describe student's abilities in a particular area
D. Describe student's type and level of motivation
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The new DSM uses a single classification for individuals who have significant difficulties in the domains of social interactions or communication and repetitive behavior and fixated interests. This classification is:
A. Pervasive developmental disorder
B. Adolescent spectrum disorder
C. Asperger syndrome disorder
D. Autism spectrum disorder
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In collaboration, ______________________________ for key decisions contributes to parity and mutual goals while allowing professionals to be efficient through a division of labor.
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Taking a more advanced test in order to obtain a better description of students' abilities is what type of testing?
A. An aptitude test
B. An off-level test
C. A performance test
D. An authentic test
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Autism used to be one of the subcategories of:
A. Asperger syndrome
B. Pervasive developmental disorder
C. Child disintegrative disorder
D. PDD-NOS