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Special Education
Q:
A complex system of underlying beliefs and attitudes that shapes the thoughts and behaviors of a group of people is
A. Cultural dissonance
B. Culture
C. Macroculture
D. Microculture
Q:
Cindy is a student with TBI. She becomes confused about expectations of assignments. Your best course of action to help Cindy is to do which of the following?
A. Have Cindy repeat the instructions three times.
B. Use rubrics to delineate the expectations for assignments.
C. Ask Cindy's parents to buy a planner so she can keep track of her work.
D. Have Cindy stay with you at recess or after school to go over assignments.
Q:
Jonathan has been tested to determine if he qualifies for special education services under the category of intellectual disability. Each of the following is a question that must be considered in this process EXCEPT:
A. Does his IQ score fall below 80?
B. Does his IQ score fall below 70?
C. Does he display deficits in social situations?
D. Do his characteristics negatively affect his educational performance?
Q:
What are the options for resolving disagreements regarding special education?
Q:
Janice is a student with spina bifida who uses a wheelchair. She is being added to your classroom as a new student. What is one of the most important considerations before Janice comes to your classroom?
A. How her classmates will accept her?
B. How you will grade Janice?
C. Is the classroom accessible to Janice and her wheelchair?
D. What is Janice's academic level?
Q:
Mrs. Rice has just been informed that Manuel will be pulled from her class at 9:30 a.m. to take the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales Test. Who will administer this test?
A. The school psychologist
B. The school social worker
C. The special education teacher
D. The school counselor
Q:
What are transition services, and when and why are they included in the IEP?
Q:
Mark is a student with spastic cerebral palsy. He is above grade level academically, but due to his physical problems he becomes very anxious when he is not able to complete assignments at the same speed as his classmates. How can you help Mark decrease his anxiety and complete assignments in a more timely manner?
A. Develop a plan that incorporates the use of technology.
B. Lessen the amount of work Mark has to complete.
C. Have him dictate his responses to you so you can write for him.
D. Exempt Mark from assignments that are too rigorous for him.
Q:
Assessment of adaptive behaviors is completed through:
A. Interviews with the child's parents and teacher
B. Surveys with the parents and teacher
C. Direct observation of the student
D. All of the above
Q:
A continuum of placements is the term used for the options for where students with disabilities receive their educations. Compare and contrast the general educational setting and the resource setting. Give two pros and two cons of each.
Q:
Two groups that have limited access to technology are:
A. Children who live in rural areas and children who live in poverty
B. Children who live in poverty and urban areas
C. Children who are from minority populations and urban areas
D. Children who are from minority populations and rural areas
Q:
Which of the following is the earliest a child can be assessed for an intellectual disability?
A. In high school
B. In middle school
C. In elementary school
D. As an infant
Q:
Describe the process that occurs when a student is assessed for special education services.
Q:
Which of the following are among the six sets of standards for special education teachers?
A. Physical and health monitoring, adapted assessment, and specialized instruction
B. Adapted assessment, specialized instruction, and behavior management
C. Specialized instruction, physical and health monitoring, and generalized instruction
D. Physical and health monitoring, adapted assessment, and standardized testing
Q:
Which of the following is NOT an example of adaptive behaviors in which a student must display deficits to be identified as having an intellectual disability?
A. Learning to type on the computer
B. Learning to read
C. Learning to use free time
D. Learning to interact appropriately
Q:
Name two professionals who provide direct and two who provide indirect services to students with disabilities. Describe how these professionals provide services.
Q:
Which statement would most likely be offered as advice from a school professional to parents of a child with physical disabilities?
A. Parents should not question medical personnel
B. Parents should develop an ideal view of their children's future
C. Parents should be familiar with helpful materials related to their child's disabilities
D. Parents should have minimal involvement with other parents and neighbors
Q:
Students with intellectual disabilities have immature behaviors and often misinterpret others' actions, resulting in rejection by their peers. These characteristics fall under which category?
A. Social
B. Adaptive
C. Academic
D. Cognitive
Q:
Once a student has been identified as eligible for special education services and an IEP has been written, how is his/her progress monitored?
Q:
Curriculum overlapping is an example of:
A. An aid for mobility
B. An aid for communication
C. An aid for learning
D. A related service
Q:
Marcus is in an inclusive middle school. During health/P.E. class, Marcus often has difficulty remembering the rules and gives up easily if he is not good at a certain game or skill. These characteristics fall under which category?
A. Social
B. Cognitive
C. Behavior
D. Physical
Q:
Who participates as members of the IEP team?
Q:
Braces and similar devices that stabilize individuals' legs so that they can walk are collectively called:A. Prostheses B. OrthosesC. Mobility equipmentD. Artificial support
Q:
Cognitive functioning includes each of the following EXCEPT:
A. Working memory
B. Generalization
C. Motivation
D. Interacting appropriately
Q:
The law requires that students be evaluated to determine strengths and to explore areas of functioning in which a disability is suspected. What do these comprehensive assessments address?
Q:
Which is an example of students with physical disabilities accessing education?
A. Posture
B. Mobility
C. Communication
D. All of the above
Q:
In which category would Jake be placed considering his IQ is 28 and he has low adaptive ability?
A. Mild
B. Moderate
C. Severe
D. Profound
Q:
What three critical decisions are multidisciplinary teams responsible for making?
Q:
Each of the following is a typical concern regarding the inclusion of students with serious physical or health impairments EXCEPT:
A. Problems with their stamina
B. The need for surgeries and other hospital procedures
C. Their resistance to illness
D. The likelihood they are contagious
Q:
In traditional classification systems, individuals with intellectual disabilities are grouped based on:A. The extent of their intellectual impairmentB. A combination of intellectual impairment and adaptive behavior skillsC. Whether they indicate problems with adaptive behaviorD. Their age in relation to their IQ
Q:
What are three roles of special educators?
Q:
Students with significant physical disabilities often are educated in:
A. Separate classes or schools
B. Resource classrooms
C. Inclusive classrooms
D. General education classrooms
Q:
All of the following are postnatal causes of an intellectual disability EXCEPT:
A. Encephalitis
B. Fetal alcohol syndrome
C. Lead poisoning
D. Brain injury
Q:
IDEA requires that all states offer ___________________ at no cost to parents as another early formal step in resolving differences.
Q:
Approximately what percent of students with physical disabilities, health impairments, or traumatic brain injury are placed in the general education classroom?
A. More than 60 percent
B. About 50 percent
C. Less than 40 percent
D. Almost 15 percent
Q:
A type of intellectual disability that is inherited only if BOTH parents are carriers of the defective gene is:
A. Fetal alcohol syndrome
B. Fragile-X syndrome
C. Phenylketonuria (PKU)
D. Down syndrome
Q:
Even though a full continuum of alternative placement options exists for students with disabilities, more than half spend more than ___ percent of the school day in general education classrooms.
Q:
Each of the following is typically determined by a blood test EXCEPT:
A. Sickle cell disease
B. Juvenile diabetes
C. Traumatic brain injury
D. HIV or AIDS
Q:
Compulsive eating is a characteristic associated with:
A. Prader-Willi Syndrome
B. Fragile-X
C. Fetal alcohol syndrome
D. Brain injury
Q:
In many states, the rights that parents have had on behalf of their children with disabilities may transfer to the children at the ________________________, usually eighteen years old.
Q:
The most critical element of students' social relationships is:
A. Taking classes to learn how to engage in social interactions
B. Having access to social interactions
C. Having the permission of parents to engage in social relationships
D. Choosing the appropriate friends to socialize with
Q:
Martin-Bell syndrome is another name for:
A. Fragile-X syndrome
B. Prader-Willi syndrome
C. Fetal alcohol syndrome
D. Down syndrome
Q:
The ongoing use of data to determine whether a student is responding to the interventions being implemented is referred to as __________________________________.
Q:
Which is an emotional characteristic of students with physical and health disabilities?
A. Poor self-esteem
B. Anger
C. Anorexia
D. Bulimia
Q:
Each of the following is an <assumption essential to the AAIDD definition EXCEPT:A. Limitations in present functioning must be considered within the context of community environments typical of the individual's age, peers, and culture.B. Valid assessment considers cultural and linguistic diversity as well as differences in communication, sensory, motor, and behavioral factors.C. With appropriate personalized supports over a sustained period, the life functioning of the person with intellectual disability generally will improve. D. Within an individual, limitations cannot coexist with strengths.
Q:
__________________________ are the professionals who coordinate the efforts of educators, families, and outside agency personnel to ensure that students receive all the supports they need.
Q:
The likelihood that intellectual ability and academic achievement will be affected in individuals with physical and medical disabilities depends on:
A. The type of disability
B. The time of onset and the treatment
C. The nature and severity of the disabilities
D. None of the above
Q:
The identification of intellectual disability is made only if the condition is present by the time the student is:
A. 3 years old
B. 8 years old
C. 18 years old
D. 6 years old
Q:
Juanita, a second grader who recently arrived from Mexico with rudimentary English skills, was referred for a special education assessment after displaying sustained poor academic performance in the classroom. With permission from her parents, the team began the assessment process. Juanita's scores on the intelligence exam (WISC-III) demonstrated an IQ similar to students with moderate intellectual disabilities. She also performed poorly on the school's standard reading, spelling, and writing tests. However, her adaptive and social living skills were above average. Before the team recommends Juanita for special education, which principle of IDEA should they be concerned that they may have violated?
A. Nondiscriminatory assessment
B. Free appropriate public education
C. Individualized Education
D. Due process
Q:
Type II diabetes, which is preventable, has increased by how much among children over the past 15 years?
A. 2 times
B. 3 times
C. 4 times
D. 5 times
Q:
What is the relationship between chronic academic problems and emotional and behavior disabilities?
Q:
Anthony is a first grade student who has been struggling in his general education setting. The parents and teacher have discussed their concerns about Anthony's lack of progress and frustration. Using the response to intervention model, what is the likely first step to implement for Anthony?
A. The teacher should implement high-quality, research-based interventions and monitor Anthony's progress.
B. The teacher should request that Anthony be tested for special education services.
C. The parents should have Anthony assessed by his pediatrician.
D. The teacher and parents should wait until Anthony gets a bit older before acting on their concerns.
Q:
Type I or juvenile diabetes is usually diagnosed during which time period?
A. Middle school/adolescence
B. Before age 3
C. Elementary school
D. After age 16
Q:
Describe how educators can form strong partnerships with families of children with emotional and behavior disorders.
Q:
Mary is a student with cerebral palsy who has difficulty with fine and gross motor skills. Mary's resource room teacher would most likely contact an occupational therapist for help with which of the following?
A. Counseling Mary about applying to college
B. Helping Mary to walk with a cane
C. Finding a job coach for Mary's after school work
D. Teaching Mary how to paint with a brush
Q:
One in every 500 African American newborns is affected by:
A. Type I diabetes
B. Asthma
C. HIV
D. Sickle cell anemia
Q:
What is positive behavior support and how might it relate to the concept of prevention among young children?
Q:
Each of the following is an issue for effective implementation of RTI EXCEPT:
A. It has been shown to be a reliable method for improving instruction of students with learning disabilities.
B. General education teachers do not always know how to implement it.
C. Special education teachers may not have time to explain it to others.
D. It may not be effective with students for whom English is a second language.
Q:
Which of the following is TRUE in regard to students with HIV and AIDS?
A. All school professionals should use universal precautions in addressing illness and injury.
B. Parents must inform the school of their child's HIV or AIDS status.
C. Only a school nurse should address illness and injury among students with HIV or AIDS.
D. Students must wear a medical alert bracelet while at school.
Q:
To what extent are students with EBD included in general education classrooms, and what are the areas of concerns related to their inclusion?
Q:
Dominique is a second grader who has Down syndrome. His parents insist that the least restrictive environment for him is the general education classroom. However, because he has frequent violent outbursts due to frustration, the professionals involved feel that a resource setting would be more appropriate until his outbursts are under control. Since an agreement cannot be reached, all parties involved have agreed that an impartial professional must be brought in to resolve this dispute. This is referred to as:
A. Administrative intervention
B. Mediation process
C. Due process
D. Dispute settlement process
Q:
Another name for epilepsy is:
A. Nervous system disorder
B. Seizure disorder
C. Seizure handicap
D. Nervous system impairment
Q:
Briefly describe and provide one example of each type of assessment used in determining students' eligibility for receiving special education services for emotional and behavioral disorders.
Q:
Which of the following is TRUE regarding due process hearings?
A. The hearing officer is a judge.
B. The hearing officer is not a judge.
C. There is no officer present, only lawyers.
D. It is an informal attempt to resolve disputes.
Q:
The most common chronic disease of children is:
A. Asthma
B. Juvenile diabetes
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Epilepsy
Q:
What is the "problem of access" described in the textbook?
Q:
An informal way of settling disagreements among professionals and parents regarding the special education services of a child is:
A. Mediation
B. Due process
C. Positive communication strategies
D. Collaboration
Q:
The category of other health impairments includes each of the following EXCEPT:
A. Leukemia
B. Attention deficit disorder
C. Diplegia
D. Asthma
Q:
Describe two specific interventions that have been shown to enhance student learning while fostering appropriate behaviors.
Q:
Less than .5 percent of students with disabilities receive services in which setting?
A. Home or hospital
B. Residential
C. Separate school
D. Separate classroom
Q:
Which of the following is the most common cause of disability and death among children in the United States?
A. Asthma
B. Peanut allergy
C. Traumatic brain injury
D. Cancer
Q:
Despite reluctance to label young children with emotional and behavioral disorders, professionals are concerned about the mental health of young children based on what two factors?
Q:
When students receive services outside of the regular classroom between 21 and 60 percent of the day, they are in which setting?
A. A separate classroom
B. A separate school
C. A resource setting
D. A general education classroom
Q:
Closed head injuries and open head injuries are types of:
A. Cerebral palsy
B. Traumatic brain injury
C. Spinal cord injury
D. Muscular dystrophy
Q:
What are internalizing and externalizing behaviors? Give two examples of each.
Q:
General education, resource, separate class, separate school, residential facilities, home, and hospital are the options for providing educational services to students with disabilities. These options are called:
A. Continuum of services
B. Continuum of placements
C. Least restrictive environment
D. Special education services
Q:
Which disability category was added to IDEA in 1990?
A. Juvenile rheumatoid diabetes
B. Epilepsy
C. Cancer
D. Traumatic brain injury
Q:
What were three factors that made it challenging to study children with emotional and behavior disorders in the nineteenth century?
Q:
A student's placement must be reviewed:
A. Weekly if necessary
B. At the teacher's request
C. At least monthly
D. At least annually
Q:
Which of the following musculoskeletal conditions occurs only in boys?
A. Spina bifida
B. Muscular dystrophy
C. Duchenne muscular dystrophy
D. Rheumatoid arthritis