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Preferential seating, computer access, and a one-on-one teaching assistant are examples of:

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Supplemental Aids and Services

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Edouard Seguin is known for:

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The idea that students with disabilities could learn if provided a structured

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The 1954 Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, decision resulted in which of the following:

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Separate cannot be equal

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PARC stands for:

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Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children

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The "basis for all subsequent special education practice" is?

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P.L. 94-142 Education of the Handicapped Act

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Which groups of students are underrepresented in special education?

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Hispanics/Asians

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Mr. Edwards is a single dad whose son has recently been diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome. He will begin kindergarten in the fall. Mr. Edwards knows that by law his son is entitled to specialized instruction, related services, and supplemental aids and services. Mr. Edwards and his son are guaranteed these rights by which provisions of IDEA?

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Free and Appropriate Education

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As Mrs. Vanstory read over the transcript of one of her new students, Audrey, she was amazed. Audrey had a long and colorful history of medication difficulties and multiple behavioral challenges. Mrs. Vanstory later called her close friend who was also a teacher (at another school) and proceeded to tell her Audrey's history. How did she violate the rights of both Audrey and her family?

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Information regarding a student with a disability may not be shared with anyone who is not directly working with the student.

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IDEA was most recently reauthorized in:

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2004

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ADA stands for:

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Americans with Disabilities Act

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Which group is NOT eligible for services under IDEA?

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Students with ADD or ADHD

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Many young children with disabilities who receive services have milder needs related to:

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Language development or motor skill development

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Special education is affected by laws that guarantee the civil rights of children and adults. These two laws are:

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Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

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Margaret is a fifth grader at Harrison Middle School. She has been in the AG (academically gifted) program for two years. She was recently identified as LD in math. What services is she eligible for?

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She is entitled to a combination of enrichment (AG) and special education services

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What groups of students are NOT specifically included in IDEA?

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Students who are gifted, students with ADHD, and students who are at risk for school failure

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In the text, inclusion is the belief system that focuses on:

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The responsibility to educate all students so that they can reach their potential

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Inclusion is a belief that success will come when:

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Discovering effective means for all students to learn together is taken seriously

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Ms. Eddy has been teaching eighth grade for five years. She has learned that planning lessons to meet a wide range of diverse learners is the most effective and time efficient way to plan. Ms. Eddy is demonstrating which concept?

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UDL (Universal Design for Learning)

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Which of the following examples is NOT an example of assistive technology? -Pencil Grip -Software -Communication devices that "speak" words -Mobility Services

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Mobility services

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Marty's dysfunctional behavior is so severe he is no longer able to learn alongside his peers. What would be the most appropriate intervention to decrease Marty's dysfunctional behavior?

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Positive behavior supports

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__________ is a critical issue related to parent participation?

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Lack of time

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Using family-centered practices and respecting the uniqueness of the families are examples of:

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Strategies to encourage parent participation

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What do Americans report as the biggest problems facing public schools?

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Lack of discipline and control of students

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Some professionals have argued that disciplinary procedures have been used as tools of discrimination against students with disabilities who:

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Are from minority groups and live in poverty

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According to NCLB, students for whom English is NOT their first language must be assessed using tests written in English after receiving how many consecutive years of instruction in U.S. schools?

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Three

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True/False: Related services are only for individuals identified with low-incidence disabilities (e.g., mental retardation, autism).

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False

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True/False: Zero reject is one of the provisions of IDEA that includes students with communicable diseases such as AIDS.

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True

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True/False: Students with specific learning disabilities comprise the largest group receiving specialized education services.

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True

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True/False: Universal design originated in the field of architecture.

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True

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True/False: NCLB stipulates that 75 percent of all students in a state must participate in a yearly achievement testing, or the state is judged out of compliance with the law.

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False

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True/False: According to the section of IDEA concerning nondiscriminatory evaluation; more than one test is used to assess the presence of a disability.

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True

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True/False: According to the section of IDEA concerning nondiscriminatory evaluation; any educational professionals can interpret assessment results.

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False

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True/False: According to the section of IDEA concerning nondiscriminatory evaluation; assessment occurs in only one academic area.

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False

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True/False: According to the section of IDEA concerning nondiscriminatory evaluation; tests are to be administered in English or Spanish.

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False

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True/False: Taunt and Hastings (2002) found that parents reported a changed perspective on life as a positive outcome of having a child with a disability.

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True

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True/False: Taunt and Hastings (2002) found that parents reported increased tolerance for others as a positive outcome of having a child with a disability.

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True

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True/False: Taunt and Hastings (2002) found that parents reported decreased daily stress level as a positive outcome of having a child with a disability.

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False

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True/False: Taunt and Hastings (2002) found that parents reported improved family dynamics as a positive outcome of having a child with a disability.

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True

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True/False: Regarding No Child Left Behind and students with disabilities: Most students with disabilities are expected to achieve the same academic goals.

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True

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True/False: For children ages birth to 2 years old, special education is not always required by federal law.

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True

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True/False: IDEA mandates children birth to 5 years old to receive specialized education services.

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False

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True/False: Americans with Disabilities Act mandates children ages birth to 5 years old receive specialized education services.

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False

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True/False: Section 504 specifies that children are not eligible for services until the age of three.

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False

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What was the first federal legislation acknowledging learning disabilities enacted in 1969?

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Children with Specific Learning Disabilities Act

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Approximately how many students were identified as learning disabled in the 2002-2003 school year?

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2.9 million

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Alex is a seventh grader who has a learning disability and an external locus of control. When she succeeds on a science exam, she is most likely to attribute her success to

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Luck

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Students with learning disabilities typically have problems in, what type of memory?

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Short- and long-term memory

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If a student clearly sees the numbers 4-8-6 but his/her brain interprets the numbers as 6-8-4, this student is demonstrating a problem with

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Perception

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Emily listened as her friends discussed their summer plans. She happily commented that she got a new pair of roller skates yesterday. Emily demonstrated a lack of

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Social competence

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Brian asks for help from others on math word problems prior to even reading the problem. This is an example of

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Learned helplessness

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When students' test results are compared to a large number of other students, they are taking which type of test?

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Norm-referenced test

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When students' test results must meet an absolute standard, they are taking which type of test?

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Criterion-referenced

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Students are typically NOT identified as learning disabled at the ______ level?

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Preschool

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What percentage of school-aged children with learning disabilities receives their education in a regular classroom setting?

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79 percent

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A setting where the academic instruction is delivered by a special education teacher 60 percent of the student's day is a/an

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Self-contained classroom

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Approximately what is the range of the number of students with learning disabilities who also have attention deficit with hyperactivity?

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15-70 percent

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Cory is a 14-year-old with learning disabilities. As mandated by federal law, school professionals must

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Develop a transition plan for Cory

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Mary is about to graduate from high school. As she completes college applications, she clearly states that she has been identified as learning disabled in the area of written language and reading. By acknowledging that she is learning disabled and reporting this information, Mary demonstrated

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Self-advocacy

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Encouraging parents as partners in education is most beneficial because

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Student success increases

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The study of learning disabilities began with the effects of the brain injury on

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Adults

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The two main definitions of learning disabilities used today are

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NJCLD and IDEA 97

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One of the most fundamental issues currently facing professionals in special education and parents of children with learning disabilities is

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Eligibility criteria

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Increasingly, students are being identified for the first time as having learning disabilities in

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High school

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Learning disabilities are a result of

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A dysfunction in the brain

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The Children with Specific Learning Disabilities Act (PL 91-230) ____________ for learning disabilities?

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Established learning disabilities as a disability category

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In identifying students with learning disabilities, the discrepancy found can only be used if it is a result of

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Cognitive skills

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Many high school students are being identified as learning disabled. Critics believe that students who are identified with learning disabilities at this level

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Are wanting to take advantage of testing accommodations for the SAT

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True/False: The largest group of school-aged children with special needs receiving special education services is students with learning disabilities.

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True

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True/False: The first public use of the phrase learning disabilities was attributed to Sam Kirk in 1975.

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False

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True/False: Learning disabilities are always accompanied by attention-deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity.

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False

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True/False: If a child has a learning disability, it is certain that his or her sibling will also have a learning disability.

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False

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True/False: Metacognition means thinking about thinking.

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True

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True/False: The Woodcock Johnson Achievement Test is an example of a formal assessment.

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True

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True/False: The Wechsler Intelligence Test is an example of a formal assessment.

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True

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True/False: Curriculum Based Measures are an example of a formal assessment.

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False

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True/False: Criterion Reference Tests are an example of a formal assessment.

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True

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True/False: Comparing student's scores on an intelligence test with achievement measures is the most common approach for determining a student's eligibility for learning disabilities.

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True

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True/False: Comparing student's scores on an intelligence test and a curriculum-based measure is the most common approach for determining a student's eligibility for learning disabilities.

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False

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True/False: Comparing student's scores on a norm-referenced achievement test and a criterion-referenced achievement test is the most common approach for determining a student's eligibility for learning disabilities.

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False

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True/False: Comparing student's scores on an intelligence test with teacher observations and the student's portfolio is the most common approach for determining a student's eligibility for learning disabilities.

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False

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True/False: Discrepancies in Poor teaching can be found when identifying students with learning disabilities?

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False

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True/False: Discrepancies in Cognitive skills can be found when identifying students with learning disabilities?

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True

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True/False: Discrepancies in Poverty can be found when identifying students with learning disabilities?

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False

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True/False: The ratio of girls to boys identified as learning disabled is 3:1, 4:1 or higher.

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False

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True/False: The ratio of boys to girls identified as learning disabled is at least 2:1.

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True

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True/False: Girls and boys do not have the same overall intelligence.

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False

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True/False: Boys are not labeled as learning disabled as frequently as girls due to their documented slower rate of the development.

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False

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True/False: Learning disabilities can be accompanied by other special needs.

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True

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True/False: Learning disabilities are characterized by unexpected underachievement.

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True

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True/False: Learning disabilities can be a result of other special needs such as deafness, emotional disorders, and dysgraphia.

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False

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True/False: Learning disabilities are intrinsic to the individual.

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True

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True/False: The term learning disabilities refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders.

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True

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The first formal description of ADHD was reported by a British physician named Dr. George Still in

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1902

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Which group/s of students (Hispanic, African American, or Caucasian) is/are the least likely to be given medication for ADHD?

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* Hispanic * African American

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The cause of ADHD has been debated for many years. Which of the following are some of the proposed or hypothesized causes? -Excessive Television -Lack of exercise -Poor Schooling -Learning Disabilities -Diet -Too Little sugar -Too Much Sugar -Food Allergies

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Diet, food allergies, too much sugar

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Recent research concerning the cause of ADHD reveals

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It is the result of a disorder of the brain and contributing factors from environmental and physiological factors.

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What percentage of relatives of individuals with ADHD also have ADHD?

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25 percent

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The simultaneous occurrence of ADHD with other disabilities is referred to as

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Comorbidity

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Assessment instruments designed to require a student to sustain attention in order to respond correctly to the test items are referred to as

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Continuous performance tests

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In addition to the information gathered by medical personnel, what information should be gathered to determine a student with ADHD eligible for services through IDEA?

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* IQ test and achievement test * Observations of the student in the general education classroom

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Young children who are diagnosed as having ADHD often experience what type of problems?

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* Sleeping through the night * Difficulty bonding with others * Sharing and taking turns

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What percentage of individuals identified as having ADHD continue to have symptoms in adulthood?

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66 percent

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The most common type of medication used for reducing the symptoms of ADHD is

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Antidepressants

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Mr. Tucker is at the end of his rope with his son Alfonzo. Alfonzo was identified as having ADHD in elementary school and is now beginning his freshman year in high school. In addition to having ADHD, Alfonzo also has emotional and behavior disorders that include violent outbursts followed by prolonged periods of withdrawal. Mr. Tucker is a single dad and has very little assistance with Alfonzo outside of the school. As a professional, what would be the BEST recommendation you could provide for Mr. Tucker to assist him with Alfonzo?

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Provide Mr. Tucker with available resources

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When children who have ADHD become adults, they typically

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Have difficulty keeping a job

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Typical behaviors of young children are considered symptoms of ADHD in older children, which is why

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It can be difficult to diagnose preschool-age children

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Arthur is a second grader identified with ADHD. He has difficulty regulating his attention and the behaviors that accompany this ability. This is referred to as

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Behavior inhibition

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True/False: Children whose parents have ADHD are ten times more likely than other children to have this disorder.

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False

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True/False: General education teachers may not suggest to parents that their child has ADHD, but special educators can because they have received specialized training.

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False

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True/False: The mental activities that help individuals regulate their behaviors are called executive functions.

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True

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True/False: Research indicates that 90 percent of children with ADHD outgrow the disorder.

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False

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True/False: The research concerning young children with ADHD taking medication is limited but it shows that they can benefit from it in low doses.

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True

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True/False: Ichioo is a very bright 8-year-old little boy. He enjoys learning, particularly anything about dinosaurs. He often daydreams during class and is frequently told to stop talking and stop wiggling. Based on this description, Ichioo would best be diagnosed as having ADHD-combined type.

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True

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True/False: The prevalence of ADHD is NOT certain as a result of disagreement about the disorder 's existence.

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True

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True/False: Executive functions can be grouped into the four mental activities of: Working memory, self-directed speech, control of emotions and motivation, and reconstitution

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True

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True/False: Students with ADHD generally have average cognitive ability?

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True

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True/False: Students with ADHD generally have gifted cognitive ability?

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True

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True/False: Students with ADHD generally have below average cognitive ability?

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True

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True/False: 43 percent of students with emotional disorders also are identified as ADHD.

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True

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True/False: The Initial referral is the first step in the process for identifying a student with ADHD is

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False

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True/False: When assessing a student for ADHD, parents are only consulted as a last resort because they get too emotional.

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False

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True/False: The information parents can provide is generally irrelevant in the ADHD assessment process.

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False

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True/False: When assessing a student for ADHD, Parents cannot be objective, and so professionals do not ask for their input.

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False

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True/False: When assessing a student for ADHD, Parents provide critical information through questionnaires, interviews, and rating scales.

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True

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True/False: Some professionals believe that students who are gifted and talented often are misdiagnosed as having ADHD. Behaviors which are associated with both ADHD and giftedness include: Poor sustained attention, higher than normal activity level, and difficulty adhering to rules.

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True

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True/False: Students diagnosed with ADHD have the option of receiving a 504 plan.

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True

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True/False: Students diagnosed with ADHD have the option of being labeled OHI and receiving IDEA services.

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True

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True/False: Students diagnosed with ADHD have the option of receiving IDEA services for other disabilities.

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True

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True/False: Students diagnosed with ADHD have the option of being excused from school when they can't concentrate.

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False

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True/False: Intense parent training is a recommended intervention for preschoolers identified with ADHD

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False

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True/False: Immediate feedback is a recommended intervention for preschoolers identified with ADHD

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True

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True/False: Age-appropriate rewards is a recommended intervention for preschoolers identified with ADHD

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True

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True/False: Highly structured environment is a recommended intervention for preschoolers identified with ADHD

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True

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True/False: ADHD is not by itself a disability in IDEA.

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True

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True/False: The child's age should be a factor when medication is considered for ADHD

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True

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True/False: Severity of symptoms should be a factor when medication is considered for ADHD

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True

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True/False: Participation in sports should be a factor when medication is considered for ADHD

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False

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True/False: Intelligence level should be a factor when medication is considered for ADHD

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True

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True/False: Research showed that medication was found to be effective with young children with ADHD.

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True

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True/False: DeAsia is a third grader who has been identified as ADHD. It would be appropriate for her to practice interacting with others in a polite way.

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True

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True/False: DeAsia is a third grader who has been identified as ADHD. It would be appropriate for her to practice following classroom rules.

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True

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True/False: DeAsia is a third grader who has been identified as ADHD. It would be appropriate for her to practice completing assigned work.

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True

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The ARC stands for the group formerly known as the

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National Association of Parents and Friends of Mentally Retarded Children.

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One of the most significant events during the development of the field of mental retardation was the lowering of the IQ score, which is one of the determining factors when assessing a child for mental retardation. The score was lowered from approximately

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85 to 70

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Kala is a sixth grader who was identified as having an intellectual disability. In addition to her low cognitive ability, she cannot perform daily skills necessary for independence such as brushing her teeth or taking a bath. These types of skills are referred to as

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Adaptive behavior

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An intellectual disability that occurs as a result of lifestyle in certain family groups is called

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Cultural-familial retardation

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Martin-Bell syndrome is another name for

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Fragile-X syndrome

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In which category would Jake be placed considering his IQ is 28?

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Severe

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Courtney is a high school student in Mr. Wayne's math class. She has become proficient in counting money. However, when Courtney is outside of Mr. Wayne's room (at home, in a store, etc.) she cannot count money with any accuracy. She becomes frustrated and refuses to keep trying. Courtney lacks

answer

Generalization

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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 (Social, Cognitive, Behavior, or Physical)?

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Cognitive

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Students with intellectual disabilities have immature behaviors and often misinterpret others' actions, resulting in rejection by their peers. These characteristics fall under which category (Social, Adaptive, Academic, or Cognitive)?

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Social

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Compulsive eating is a characteristic associated with

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Prader-Willi Syndrome

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The earliest a child can be assessed for an intellectual disability is?

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As an infant

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Assessment of adaptive behaviors is completed through

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Interviews with the child's parents and teacher. Surveys with the parents and teacher. Direct observation of the student.

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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?

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The school psychologist

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Jonathan has been tested to determine if he qualifies for special education services under the category of mental retardation. What three questions must be considered in this process?

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Does his IQ score fall below 70? Does he display deficits in adaptive behaviors? Do the characteristics noted above negatively affect his educational performance?

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An alternative term used to refer to young children with an intellectual disability is

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Developmentally delayed

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Approximately what percentage of the day do students with an intellectual disability spend in the special education classroom?

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60 percent

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What two factors, discussed in your text, strongly influence inclusive practices for students with intellectual disabilities?

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School climate and parents' views

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Students with intellectual disabilities are entitled to receive special education services until

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The age of 21

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Norma is a 16-year-old identified as having a mild intellectual disability. During her transition meeting her parents express their desire for Norma to work at the family-owned business after graduation where she will be closely monitored and protected. Norma, on the other hand, has very different aspirations for herself. She insists that she wants to work at the local amusement park after graduation. Norma is demonstrating the concept of

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Self-determination

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What are two factors mentioned in your text that affect parents' reactions to their children with intellectual disabilities?

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Culture and religion

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All parents of children with intellectual disabilities want them to have a normal life. What factors affect their concerns?

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The extent of their child's cognitive impairment, the age of their child, and their parents' culture

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Effectively collaborating with the parents of children with intellectual disabilities is the responsibility of educational professionals. In doing this, what should be an educator's first priority?

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To obtain an understanding of the parents' point of view

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The instructional strategy implemented for systematic learning is

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Task analysis

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Two current issues within the field of intellectual disabilities are

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Expectations for high-stakes testing and the right for students to make their Own decisions.

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A type of intellectual disability that is inherited only if BOTH parents are carriers of the defective gene is

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Phenylketonuria (PKU)

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True/False: Fragile-X is often referred to as Trisomy 21.

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False

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True/False: IQ scores guide professionals in making decisions about students' needs, but the scores by themselves are not a deciding factor in identifying an individual as having an intellectual disability.

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True

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True/False: Intervention services for children identified with intellectual disabilities cannot be implemented until the child reaches his or her third birthday.

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False

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True/False: Due to the implementation of high-stakes testing, life skills curriculum is only available for students who have a profound intellectual disability.

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False

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True/False: Brandy scored a 68 on the WISC III. Her classroom teacher is adamant that she is mentally retarded and should be served by the school's special education teacher. Her father argues that she is very independent and gets along well with her siblings and other children in the neighborhood. Based on this information, caution should be used in labeling Brandy as mentally retarded because her adaptive behavior skills seem to be good.

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True

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True/False: Brandy scored a 68 on the WISC III. Her classroom teacher is adamant that she is mentally retarded and should be served by the school's special education teacher. Her father argues that she is very independent and gets along well with her siblings and other children in the neighborhood. Based on this information, Brandy should be labeled mentally retarded because her IQ score falls below 70 and that is the most significant factor in determining eligibility for services.

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False

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True/False: Brandy scored a 68 on the WISC III. Her classroom teacher is adamant that she is mentally retarded and should be served by the school's special education teacher. Her father argues that she is very independent and gets along well with her siblings and other children in the neighborhood. Based on this information, Brandy's dad cannot be objective about his daughter's behaviors, and his comments should not be considered in the identification process.

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False

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True/False: Brandy scored a 68 on the WISC III. Her classroom teacher is adamant that she is mentally retarded and should be served by the school's special education teacher. Her father argues that she is very independent and gets along well with her siblings and other children in the neighborhood. Based on this information, Brandy should be labeled mentally retarded to receive services and then retested in a year to see if her IQ score is above 70.

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False

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True/False: Learning to type on the computer is an example of adaptive behaviors where a student must display deficits to be identified as having an intellectual disability.

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False

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True/False: Learning to read is an example of adaptive behaviors where a student must display deficits to be identified as having an intellectual disability.

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True

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True/False: Learning to use free time is an example of adaptive behaviors where a student must display deficits to be identified as having an intellectual disability.

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True

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True/False: Learning to interact appropriately is an example of adaptive behaviors where a student must display deficits to be identified as having an intellectual disability.

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True

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True/False: Encephalitis is a postnatal cause of an intellectual disability.

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True

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True/False: Lead poisoning is a postnatal cause of an intellectual disability.

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True

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True/False: Fetal alcohol syndrome is a postnatal cause of an intellectual disability.

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False

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True/False: Brain injury is a postnatal cause of an intellectual disability.

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True

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The first pediatric psychiatric hospital was opened in Rhode Island in which year?

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1931

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The term used in IDEA for emotional and behavior disorders is

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Behavior disordered

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Kinell's mom has been diagnosed with clinical depression. What are his chances of being diagnosed with this disorder?

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20 to 60 percent

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Genetics, environmental toxins, accidents, and illness are examples of

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Biological factors

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Dulce often spits at Mr. Branch when asked to complete an assignment. Dulce is demonstrating What type of behavior?

answer

Externalizing behaviors

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Madison is extremely frightened by storms and other loud noises. Her fears can be categorized as

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Emotional characteristics

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Students who have low self-esteem, chronic sadness, and feelings of worthlessness may be experiencing

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Depression

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Most students identified with emotional and behavior disorders have what level of intelligence?

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Low average to average

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_______________ is an example of classroom assessment?

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Rating scales

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Measuring a student's social and emotional strengths, the characteristic that gives them confidence, and the traits that help them cope with adversity refers to

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Strength-based assessment

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Special schools that include special education in small classes with a strong emphasis on individualized instruction are

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Day treatment programs

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What is the estimated dropout rate of students with emotional and behavior disorders?

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21 to 64 percent

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Effective practices for working with students with emotional and behavior disorders include

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Prevention, collaboration, and classroom intervention

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What demographic characteristic forms a barrier to partnerships between families of children with emotional and behavior disorders and professionals?

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Economic status

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The Boyd family has twins, Markus and Valeria, both of whom have been identified with emotional and behavior disorders. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd as well as Mrs. Williams, the grandmother, have begun meeting twice each month at the community center with other families. During these meetings the families share information about local resources; ideas and suggestions for dealing with behavior, social, and academic issues; and strategies for coping on a day to day basis. This is an example of

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Parent support groups

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Of the 14 million youth diagnosed with mental illness, what percent actually receive services?

answer

Less than 20 percent

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What would professionals say is the most important issue within the field of individuals with emotional and behavior disorders?

answer

Families obtaining mental health services

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As a result of the complex and varying needs of students with emotional and behavior disorders, professionals have agreed that the best way to ensure effective services is to create systems for

answer

Collaboration

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Behavior and emotional disorder are the fourth largest category of disabilities. Of that category, which population makes up the largest percentage of this category?

answer

African Americans

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The school of thought that led to the mental hygiene movement, which was the belief that helping children develop mental health and positive personality traits would prevent later mental illness, was

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Functional

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Thomas is a high school student who has a long history of negative experiences in school and with the authorities. He is aggressive and continuously lies to adults in his life. He has been arrested for destroying school property and stealing from a local grocery store. Thomas's behaviors are characteristic of what disorder?

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Conduct disorder

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During the assessment process of determining whether an individual is eligible for special education services due to emotional and behavior disorders, a family history is obtained. Why is this done?

answer

To help explain whether genetic or environmental factors might be affecting the student

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Family-centered practices

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Students with emotional and behavior disorders should be served through

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Wraparound services

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Individually designed sets of services involving multiple school and community agencies intended to provide the supports necessary to students with emotional or behavior disorders and their families in order to keep students in their homes are called

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Functional behavior assessment

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Wyatt is a preschooler who has been diagnosed with emotional and behavior disorders. His family would like some assistance in eliminating some destructive behaviors that occur during mealtime each day within their home. The consultant has suggested that they collaboratively analyze Wyatt's behavior during mealtimes for the purpose of deciding the function of the destructive behavior and a way to address it. The consultant is suggesting that they conduct a

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Personal digital assistant

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PDA stands for

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The lack of social skills these students have for interacting with their peers

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One of the primary reasons students are diagnosed with emotional and behavior disorders is

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Look through the statements below, which statement BEST describes why negative interactions between parents and school professionals are heightened during meetings? - Most parents simply do not show up to meetings, which makes professionals angry. - Parents often are worried about meeting with professionals because they do not want to learn about additional issues related to their child. - School professionals treat families of children with emotional and behavior disorders differently than other families because the family is usually the cause of such disorders. - Due to the few number of meetings, families and school professionals have poor relationships that make meetings awkward and uncomfortable.

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Parents often are worried about meeting with professionals because they do not want to learn about additional issues related to their child.

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True/False: Resilience is the ability to recover and not experience long-term harm from brief episodes of stress or a single negative experience.

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True

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True/False: Comorbid disorders are NOT present in individuals with emotional and behavior disorders.

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False

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True/False: When students have been referred for testing for emotional and behavior disorders, the assessment focuses on emotional, behavioral, and cognitive characteristics.

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False

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True/False: Students identified with emotional and behavior disorders receive their educational services in the entire range of educational settings.

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True

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True/False: Prevention of emotional and behavior disorders has become one of the highest priorities among school and community agencies concerned about children.

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True

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True/False: Regarding the prevalence of emotional and behavior disorders and boys and girls: Girls are diagnosed six to nine times more often than boys.

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False

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True/False: Regarding the prevalence of emotional and behavior disorders and boys and girls: Boys are diagnosed three or more times more than girls.

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True

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True/False: Regarding the prevalence of emotional and behavior disorders and boys and girls: No data is available on differences between boys and girls.

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False

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True/False: Regarding the prevalence of emotional and behavior disorders and boys and girls: Boys and girls are equally diagnosed.

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False

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True/False: Increased dropout rates compared to students in any other disability category, is an example of academic difficulties that students with emotional and behavior disorders experience.

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True

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True/False: Lowest grade point average, is an example of academic difficulties that students with emotional and behavior disorders experience.

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True

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True/False: Failure to achieve in school, is an example of academic difficulties that students with emotional and behavior disorders experience.

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True

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True/False: Academic problems occurring only in reading, is an example of academic difficulties that students with emotional and behavior disorders experience.

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False

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True/False: Multidisciplinary teams address if the student has learning disabilities or attention deficit disorder when deciding whether a student has an emotional and behavior disorder.

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False

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True/False: Multidisciplinary teams address if one or more of the characteristics in the definition of emotional disturbance present when deciding whether a student has an emotional and behavior disorder.

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True

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True/False: Multidisciplinary teams address if the student's characteristics of emotional disturbance adversely affect his or her educational performance when deciding whether a student has an emotional and behavior disorder.

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True

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True/False: Multidisciplinary teams address if social maladjustment can be eliminated as the sole cause of the student's behavior problems when deciding whether a student has an emotional and behavior disorder.

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True

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True/False: Regarding students with emotional and behavior disorders and inclusive practices: It is not feasible to serve students with emotional and behavior disorders in an inclusive setting.

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False

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True/False: Regarding students with emotional and behavior disorders and inclusive practices: Students who pose a danger to others are not entitled to be educated in general education settings.

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True

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True/False: Regarding students with emotional and behavior disorders and inclusive practices: The parents are the deciding factor in their child's educational setting.

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False

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True/False: Regarding students with emotional and behavior disorders and inclusive practices: Some states do not serve students with emotional and behavior disorders.

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False

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True/False: Regarding positive behavior supports (PBS): Schools that implement PBS have fewer students identified with emotional and behavior disorders.

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False

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True/False: Regarding positive behavior supports (PBS): Schools that implement PBS are more effective.

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True

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True/False: Regarding positive behavior supports (PBS): Schools that implement PBS have an increased use of rewards for students.

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True

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True/False: Regarding positive behavior supports (PBS): Schools that implement PBS have a decrease in discipline referrals.

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True

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True/False: Regarding families of children with emotional and behavior disabilities and advocacy: Parent-led advocacy groups do not generally exist among families of children with emotional and behavior disabilities.

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True

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True/False: Regarding families of children with emotional and behavior disabilities and advocacy: Parent groups require expensive fees, which eliminates the participation of many families.

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False

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True/False: Regarding families of children with emotional and behavior disabilities and advocacy: Parents of children with emotional and behavior disabilities prefer not to participate in such groups because of the shame and embarrassment.

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False

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True/False: Students with emotional and behavior disorders usually have good social skills but struggle academically and emotionally.

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False

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True/False: Students with emotional and behavior disorders cannot be taught social skills if they lack this ability naturally.

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False

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True/False: Students with emotional and behavior disorders can be taught appropriate social skills using problem solving steps.

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True

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True/False: Students with emotional and behavior disorders usually have poor social skills but excel academically.

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False

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An early belief of the cause of autism was

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Refrigerator mothers

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Subcategories of pervasive developmental disorder include

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Autistic disorder

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The essential feature of Asperger syndrome is

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Social interaction

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A child who seems to meet the criteria for autistic disorder but who did not display those characteristics until school age would probably be classified as

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Pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified.

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Autism was added to IDEA in

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1990

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To date, autism research suggests that

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No single genetic factor is responsible for causing autism spectrum disorder.

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Individuals with autism spectrum disorder have difficulty with

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Stereotypic behavior Language and communication Environmental changes

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Currently, the most controversial causal issue related to autism spectrum disorder is

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Immunizations

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Students with autism spectrum disorder can give the impressions that they understand certain words or phrases through the use of

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Rote memory

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The belief that people with autism spectrum disorder do not truly understand that other people have their own thoughts and points of view is called

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Theory of mind

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Individuals with autism spectrum disorder have difficulty with problem solving due to

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Difficulty in retrieving information

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Max is 15 years old and was diagnosed with autism as a toddler. He makes people uncomfortable because he gets extremely close to people as they speak. Max's inability to know the socially acceptable distance between people during conversation is called

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Proxemics

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Approximately what percentage of students with autism is nonverbal?

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50

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Max often recites Mother Goose rhymes when he gets nervous or overstimulated. This behavior is known as

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Echolalia

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As Audrey's mom attempts to teach Audrey to tie her shoes, she becomes very frustrated because Audrey attends only to the holes in the shoe for the laces. What behavior is Audrey demonstrating?

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Rote memory

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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

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Self-stimulatory

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Some students with autism spectrum disorder have difficulties with sensory issues. What professionals help these students address sensory issues?

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Occupational therapist

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Deciding whether a student has the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder involves

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Adaptive skills Cognitive ability Sensory assessment

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More than half of students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder attend

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Self-contained or special education classes in separate schools

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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

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Attitudinal and social support

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Careful planning for the transition to adulthood for individuals with ASD should include

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Sexuality Work skills Leisure skills

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Attention to community membership skills for individuals with ASD should begin

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Before the formal transition plan

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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

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Task card

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Mr. Pepper gathered the materials for his morning session with Jenny. Prior to Jenny's science class, Mr. Pepper reviews the materials that will be used that day. This is referred to as

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Priming

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In order to make Todd's morning less hectic at home, his teacher suggested that his mom post photographs and clock faces to help Todd anticipate upcoming events. This type of support is called

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Visual support

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A visually based technique uses a child's special interest to facilitate understanding of social situations, routines, and the meaning of language is called

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Power card

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Children diagnosed with ASD may demonstrate which of the following characteristics as a baby/toddler?

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No interest in play

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Availability of appropriately trained support personnel is an example of

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Environmental and curriculum modifications and general education classroom support.

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Mrs. Calloway uses the sign for stop when Joseph begins inappropriately touching others. Mrs. Calloway is using

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A prompt

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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

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Discrete trial training

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Who is usually the first to recognize that a child is responding differently to the world than typically developing children?

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Parents

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In terms of identifying children with autism spectrum disorder, why is it imperative that better assessment procedures be identified for use with young children?

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The most positive outcomes tend to accrue to children who begin interventions at an early age.

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True/False: Students with autism spectrum disorder rarely have behavior problems.

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False

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True/False: Autism was added to IDEA in 1997.

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False

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True/False: One of the core social deficits of autism spectrum disorders concerns theory of mind.

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False

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True/False: For students with autism spectrum disorder, motivation can be a serious issue.

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True

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True/False: The prevalence estimates for autism spectrum vary significantly.

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True

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The first formal training programs for speech/language pathologists were established in the

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1930s

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In IDEA, which term is used to describe individuals with communication disorders?

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Speech or language impairment

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The exchange of information and knowledge among participants is

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Communication

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Misha is a 3-year-old who has just began talking. She has a vocabulary of approximately twenty words. She has language but has acquired it at a much slower rate than children her age. This is called

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Language delay

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CAPD stands for

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Central Auditory Processing Disorder

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The movement of tongue, teeth, lips, and palate are all dimensions of

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Articulation

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Researchers estimate what percentage of children in first grade have a speech disorder?

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5 percent

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Children who have significant speech or language delays are at higher risk for experiencing ________

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Reading difficulties

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Reading difficulties can be directly related to students'

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* Not distinguishing similar sounds. * Not hearing the rhythm of language in their heads. * Not understanding how to add prefixes or suffixes.

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Researchers found that the intensity of language disorders for students with emotional and behavior disorders _______ as students get older.

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Increases

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Students with speech and language disorders struggle socially and emotionally because

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They may be the target of peer teasing

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A speech disorder is characterized as

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A problem with articulation, voice, resonance, or fluency.

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An example of a spontaneous language sample is

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Engaging students in a conversation.

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A speech/language pathologist's assessment methods include

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* Gathering a spontaneous language sample. * Administering standardized test. * Examining a student's physical structure for producing speech.

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An example of informal measures used in identifying students with language impairments is

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Parent and teacher interviews

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Language assessments may include

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* Comprehension and processing of sentences. * Receptive and expressive vocabulary. * Correct use of grammar.

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An approach to providing speech-language services that has the benefit of eliminating distractions for the young children is

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Pullout

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The way in which speech-language services are implemented depends on

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The nature of the disability

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The most appropriate setting in which students can learn speech and language skills and practice them is in

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General education classroom

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___________ is specialized intervention that students with speech and language disorders may need?

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Articulation therapy

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ASHA stands for

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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

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Benjamin is a high school student who is unable to communicate verbally. Benjamin was diagnosed with apraxia after suffering brain damage during birth. To communicate his needs Benjamin uses a communication board. This is an example of

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Aided AAC

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One caution when using technology for older students is that

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Age-appropriate programs should be used

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Professionals can assist parents in effectively interacting with their children with speech and language disorders by

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Increasing parent awareness and understanding of speech and language development.

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The structure of language and rules that govern it refers to

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Dialect

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_________ and _________are examples of cultural factors that may affect language

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Accent / dialect

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Code switching occurs when

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Students use Standard English when it's appropriate and dialect with family and community

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Warren is a very bright and athletic young man. He is 16 years old and very popular among his peers. He struggles on a daily basis in following oral directions and general listening. These characteristics best describe

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CAPD

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True/False: In the United States, the first textbook on speech disorders was published by S.C.L. Potter.

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True

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True/False: Syntax is a set of rules that determines the order in which words are used.

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True

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True/False: It is easy to generalize the cognitive characteristics of students with speech and language disorders.

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False

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True/False: Experts estimate that prevalence of language disorders among female juvenile delinquents is three times greater than in the rest of the population.

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True

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True/False: Parents need to be involved in a child's speech and language development skills.

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True

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True/False: Jason is 3 years old and seems to understand everything that is said to him. However, he cannot produce language in order to communicate. This description would suggest, Jason has good receptive language but poor expressive language.

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True

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True/False: Jason is 3 years old and seems to understand everything that is said to him. However, he cannot produce language in order to communicate. This description would suggest, Jason has poor receptive language but good expressive language.

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False

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True/False: Jason is 3 years old and seems to understand everything that is said to him. However, he cannot produce language in order to communicate. This description would suggest, Jason probably has a hearing impairment.

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False

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True/False: Jason is 3 years old and seems to understand everything that is said to him. However, he cannot produce language in order to communicate. This description would suggest, both Jason's receptive and expressive language skills should be evaluated.

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False

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True/False: Children with speech and language disorders are at an academic disadvantage almost from the time they begin school.

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True

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The first school of the deaf in the United States was founded by

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Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet

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The number of children identified as deaf or hard of hearing increased in the 1960s due to

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The rubella epidemic

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Students with hearing loss often struggle in both reading and written language. Research indicates that students with hearing loss achieve at a higher grade level in which subject?

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Math

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ASL stands for

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American Sign Language

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A hearing loss present at birth is

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Congenital

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What percentage of students is identified as deaf or hard of hearing and have one or more additional significant disabilities?

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33

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Regarding a student's hearing loss, Professionals are most interested in

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Whether a student's hearing loss was prelingual or postlingual.

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What percentage of students who are deaf or hard of hearing have hearing parents?

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90

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A problem of the outer or middle ear that prevents sound from being conducted to the inner ear is

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Conductive

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Though deaf students may struggle with reading, they generally

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Perform on grade level

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An audiological test is performed to determine

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*If a hearing loss exists. *To quantify hearing loss. *To qualify hearing loss.

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Regarding Services, when an infant is identified with a hearing loss,

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Early childhood services may begin immediately

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_________________ is an example of a formal support?

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Coordinating the child's multidisciplinary team

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In a general setting with supplementary instruction,

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Students receive the majority of instruction in regular education

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Early intervention services for families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing should include

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*Emotional support. *Sign language lessons. *Listening and speech training.

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Research reports that children identified with congenital hearing loss prior to what age will acquire age-appropriate language skills by 36 months?

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6 months

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Eric was born deaf. His parents adamantly opposed the use of American Sign Language. They chose an option that used an electronic device that directly stimulates the hearing nerve in the cochlea. This devices is called a/an

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Cochlear implant

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The goal of the bilingual-bicultural approach is for

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Students to learn both ASL and English

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In the late nineteenth century, students who were deaf or hard of hearing were educated in residential schools. During this time period, which of the following statements accurately depicts the attitude toward deafness and communication?

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Students who signed were made to sit on their hands because the oral approach was the preferred method of communication.

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Which term refers to members of the Deaf community who embrace being deaf and using ASL as a primary means of communicating?

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Deaf culture

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It is believed that genetic causes account for what percentage of hearing loss in children?

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More than 50 percent

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Bacterial meningitis, otitis media, and encephalitis are examples of conditions that can cause an

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Adventitious hearing loss

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The fluid-filled hearing organ that contains thousands of tiny cells with hair-like projections is the

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Cochlea

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The name of the three small bones in the middle ear that vibrate to amplify sound and send it into the middle ear is the

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Ossicles

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Sara has recently been diagnosed with a conductive hearing loss. Which of the following are options for improving her hearing?

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*Surgery *Medication *Amplification

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When a problem occurs in the inner ear or along the nerve pathway to the brain stem, what type of hearing loss occurs?

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Sensorineural

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An individual who experiences hearing loss from day to day due to periodic ear infections or earwax buildup is experiencing what type of hearing loss?

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Fluctuating

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More important than the cause of or type of hearing loss an individual has is

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The amount of that residual hearing that is present and usable

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The quantity and quality of direct and vicarious experience can be referred to as

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Experiential learning

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________________ enables individuals to organize large amounts of information into units of knowledge?

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A schema

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Research suggests that the problems students who are deaf or hard of hearing face in written language are a result of

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Difficulty in mastering written English

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True/False: A unilateral hearing loss refers to a loss in only one ear.

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True

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True/False: One of the three trends in the field of deaf education include the use of bilingual-bicultural approach for educating students.

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True

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True/False: Being a member of the Deaf culture means you should be deaf, use ASL as a primary means of communication and attend a residential school for the deaf.

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True

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True/False: One example of a visual representation of knowledge is a semantic map.

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True

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True/False: Workers who are deaf or hard of hearing are employed more often in white-collar jobs than their hearing peers.

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False

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True/False: Reading is not a problem for students with a congenital hearing loss.

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False

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True/False: Reading is difficult for students who use ASL to communicate.

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False

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True/False: Reading is a complex skill that challenges most students with a hearing loss.

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True

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True/False: Reading is a strength in most students who have a hearing loss.

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False

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The dot-based system of reading and writing is known as

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Braille

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A disease that can occur in premature babies that causes severe visual impairments or blindness is called

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Retinopathy of prematurity

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The most commonly accepted general term for people with decreased vision is

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Visual impairment

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Approximately what percentage of all children with disability has visual impairment or blindness?

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Less than 5 percent

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A condition that commonly occurs in older individuals in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy and cannot transmit light rays properly to the retina is known as

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Cataract

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Visual impairment directly influences development and learning in what areas?

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*Range and variety of experiences *Ability to move around *Interactive with environment

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Studies have shown that vision loss affects all developmental skills EXCEPT for

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Language

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Students with vision loss have difficulty distinguishing the fine details of letters and words because of problems with

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Acuity

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Individuals who work with young children to assure that they have a wide range of experiences and develop perceptual and hand movement skills needed for Braille reading are

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VI specialists

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Desmond is a middle school student who has a visual impairment. He is learning keyboarding skills in order to email his peers. This is an example of

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Access technologies

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A physician specializing in the eye is a/an

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Ophthalmologist

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Students with low vision are typically assessed by ______________?

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Functional vision assessment

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Mr. George is evaluating Desmond, who has been diagnosed with a visual impairment. The purpose of Mr. George's evaluation is to observe Desmond's basic visual skills, including tracking, shifting attention, and reaching for objects. Mr. George is a

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Visual impairment specialist

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Depending on the state, what are two criteria used to determine a student's eligibility for special education services under the category of visually impaired?

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Functional and clinical

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Home-based programs are most commonly used for which age level of students with visual impairments?

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Infants and toddlers

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Center-based programs focus on direct and consistent teaching of specific developmental skills such as

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Fine motor, gross, motor and language.

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The most widely used option for delivering services to students with visual impairment is the

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Itinerant model

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Leila is a second-grade student who has a severe visual impairment. In addition to her visual impairment, she has other physical disabilities. What setting would be most appropriate for Leila?

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Resource

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What new options are specialized schools offering for students with visual impairments in order to best meet those students' needs?

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Short-term placements

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To determine if an inclusive setting is the least restrictive environment for a student with a visual impairment, what must be considered?

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Individual needs

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For students with visual impairments, consideration for the transition to adulthood actually must begin

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In preschool

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Compensatory skills, social interaction skills, and career education are all examples of

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Expanded core curriculum

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Two of the most important issues facing the field of visual impairment are

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Personnel shortages and limited continuum of placement options

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A plan that has NOT been implemented to address the current teacher shortage is?

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Alternative certification

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The most appropriate educational service delivery model for students with visual impairments to receive who require few direct services is the

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Consultant model

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__________ is NOT a need for students with a visual impairment for career education?

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A college degree

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Although not a part of IDEA, this document is like a post-school transition plan for students with a visual impairment. What is the name of this document?

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Individual Plan for Employment

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Teachers should provide opportunities for students with visual impairments to integrate parts into wholes because

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A visual impairment limits the ability to perceive the wholeness of objects and events

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In the survey conducted by Leyser and Heinze (2001) of parents of children with visual impairments, what were the findings in regard to inclusive practices?

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Most parents were generally supportive of inclusive practices

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______________ is NOT an educational placement for infants, toddlers, and preschool children with visual impairments?

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Resource settings

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True/False: Visual impairment is termed a low-incidence disability because it is not as reported and documented as other disabilities.

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False

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True/False: The colored portion of the eye with a hole in the middle is the cornea.

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False

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True/False: Teachers specially trained to work with students with visual impairments are called Braille specialists.

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False

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True/False: Visually impaired students usually need direct instruction on the development of social skills.

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True

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True/False: Most specialized schools offer options for students to attend classes in the local school district with the assistance of an itinerant teacher.

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True

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True/False: Braille readers need additional tools for gathering information because their reading rate is generally slower than students with typical vision.

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True

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True/False: Braille readers need additional tools for gathering information because their reading rate is generally faster than students with typical vision.

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False

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True/False: Braille readers need additional tools for gathering information because some words cannot be translated into Braille.

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False

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True/False: Need for concrete experiences is a principle of special methods

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True

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True/False: Need for unifying experiences is a principle of special methods

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True

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True/False: Need for learning by doing is a principle of special methods

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True

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True/False: Need for mobility training is a principle of special methods

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False

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The nineteenth century can best be described as an era of

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Pessimism and isolation

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The organization that led to a feasible vaccine against polio was

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March of Dimes

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Nina is a middle school student with severe, chronic asthma. To attend school, she must receive breathing treatments up to four times a day. What court case paved the way for Nina to receive these services at school at no expense to her parents?

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Irving Independent School District v. Tatro

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Cerebral palsy is an example of a _____________ disorder.

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Chronic

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Muscular dystrophy is an example of a ____________ disorder.

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Progressive

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Melanie was born with cerebral palsy. This is an example of a ___________ disability.

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Congenital

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In IDEA, physical disabilities are referred to as

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Orthopedic impairments

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After John's stroke, he could only move the limbs on the right side of his body. This could be referred to as

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Hemiplegia

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Myelomeningocele is the technical name for a severe form of

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Spina bifida

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__________ is a musculoskeletal condition which occurs only in boys?

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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This disability category was NOT added to IDEA until 1990?

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Traumatic brain injury

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Closed head injuries and open head injuries are types of

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Traumatic brain injury

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______________ is the most common cause of disability and death among children in the United States?

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Traumatic brain injury

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The most common chronic disease of children is

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Asthma

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Another name for epilepsy is

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Seizure disorder

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One in every 500 African American newborns is affected by

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Sickle cell anemia

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When is type I or juvenile diabetes usually diagnosed?

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Middle school/adolescence

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The likelihood that intellectual ability and academic achievement will be affected in individuals with physical and medical disabilities depends on

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The nature and severity of the disabilities

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Often students with physical and medical disabilities display inappropriate behaviors. What type of individuals fall in this category?

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*Individuals with brain injury *Individuals with sickle cell disease *Individuals with asthma

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____________ is an emotional characteristic of students with physical and health disabilities?

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Poor self-esteem

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The most critical element of students' social relationships is

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Having access to social interactions

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Approximately what percentage of students with physical disabilities, health impairments, or traumatic brain injury are placed in the general education classroom?

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More than 40 percent

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What issues must be addressed as part of the transition plan for post-secondary options for students with physical disabilities?

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*Transportation *Living arrangements *Career choices

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Two groups that have limited access to technology are

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Children who live in rural areas and children who live in poverty

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True/False: Asthma is hereditary.

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True

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True/False: The two most common types of cancer among children are leukemia and bone cancer.

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False

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True/False: Students with physical and health disabilities have cognitive and academic abilities that range from extraordinary giftedness to significant mental retardation.

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True

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True/False: For students with chronic health problems who have frequent absences from school, maintaining contact with the school during absences helps students to feel connected to their classmates and it reminds students and their families of their "other life" without hospitals and treatments.

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True

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True/False: Siblings usually do not recognize the positive effects of having a brother or sister with a disability.

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False

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True/False: Which of the following physical disabilities is considered neurological? Cerebral palsy is considered a neurological disability.

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True

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True/False: Muscular dystrophy is considered a neurological disability.

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False

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True/False: Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is considered a neurological disability.

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False

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True/False: Traumatic brain injury is considered a neurological disability.

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False

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True/False: 16- to 30-year-olds are at greatest risk of spinal cord injury?

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True

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True/False: Muscular dystrophy is a musculoskeletal disorder

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True

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True/False: Rheumatoid arthritis is a musculoskeletal disorder

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True

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True/False: Scoliosis is a musculoskeletal disorder

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True

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True/False: Epilepsy is a musculoskeletal disorder

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False

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True/False: In IDEA, mental retardation is included in the category of other health impairments

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False

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True/False: In IDEA, learning disabilities is included in the category of other health impairments

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False

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True/False: In IDEA, diplegia is included in the category of other health impairments

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False

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True/False: In IDEA, Asthma is included in the category of other health impairments

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True

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True/False: All school professionals should use universal precautions in addressing illness and injury.

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True

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True/False: Parents must inform the school of their child's HIV or AIDS status.

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False

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True/False: Only a school nurse should address illness and injury among students with HIV or AIDS.

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False

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True/False: Students with HIV or AIDS must wear a medical alert bracelet while at school.

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False

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True/False: Students with significant physical disabilities tend to be educated in separate classes or schools.

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True

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True/False: Students with significant physical disabilities tend to be educated in their home.

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False

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True/False: Posture, mobility, and communication are all examples of students with physical disabilities accessing education?

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True

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True/False: A school professional would mostly likely advise parents to be familiar with helpful materials related to their child's disabilities.

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True

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True/False: Physical and health monitoring, adapted assessment, and specialized instruction are among the six sets of standards for special education teachers.

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True

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The passage of which federal legislation paved the way for children with the most severe and multiple types of disabilities became part of the school population?

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Public Law 94-142

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The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps was formerly known as

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American Association for the Education of the Severely and Profoundly Handicapped.

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Approximately what percentage of students has severe and multiple disabilities?

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1 percent

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What is the range students with severe and multiple disabilities typically on standardized IQ tests?

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25 to 40

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Chris's favorite class is P.E. Although Chris is in a wheelchair due to physical disabilities, he thoroughly enjoys P.E. class. However, three times a week he misses P.E. because he has physical therapy. Chris's school does NOT participate in ________?

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Integrated delivery of related services

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Relevant curriculum built around each student according to interests, personal goals, and limitations in reaching these goals is called

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Meaningful curriculum

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Collaboration between professionals and families of children with severe and multiple disabilities is critical because

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Families know what their child better than anyone

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Inclusive practices for students with severe and multiple disabilities benefit

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*Students with disabilities. *Students without disabilities. *Teachers.

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Students without disabilities can benefit in what ways from inclusive practices?

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They will gain an understanding of those with disabilities

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Family views in regard to children with disabilities such as being a "gift from God" or a "punishment" are based on

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Cultural and religious beliefs

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The Menendez family has a son, Miguel, who is 17 years old and has severe and multiple disabilities. Each year, the Menendez family has conflicts with Miguel's teachers because they feel the focus of his "education" should be on communication, not becoming more independent. These differences are most likely the result of

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The influence of culture on student learning

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The requirement of all schools to include students with disabilities in the statewide testing process became effective

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In 1997 as mandated by IDEA

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Students with severe and multiple disabilities often engage in stereotypical behavior such as

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Rocking back and forth

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The purpose of assessing students with severe and multiple disabilities is to

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Develop a quality educational program

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_________ assessment is an ongoing process and occurs within the student's natural environment?

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Authentic

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The key characteristic of authentic assessment is

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A person-centered approach

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A form of authentic assessment is

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A functional-ecological assessment

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Some preschool children with severe and multiple disabilities enter preschool without the ability to

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*communicate. *walk. *stand.

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Professionals agree that students with severe and multiple disabilities should be placed

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with their chronological peers

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Landon is a middle school student with severe cognitive limitations. He is also paralyzed from the neck down. In his P.E. class, he is unable to participate in basketball; however, he is in charge of blowing the whistle at time-outs (he is prompted by the P.E. teacher with a hand signal) and at the end of the first half. This is called

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Partial participation

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Assisting adults with disabilities to obtain jobs in the competitive market and providing them with the necessary physical, instructional, and social support to ensure success is called

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Supported employment

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Charlene is a 17-year-old with severe and multiple disabilities. As part of her educational plan, she is spending ten hours a week at a craft store where she is in training for basic work skills. This type of instruction is called

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Support-based instruction

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Students with severe and multiple disabilities need to experience the same curriculum as their nondisabled peers because

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Without exposure to the traditional curriculum, these students are further penalized in their education.

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True/False: The most well known individual who was deaf and blind during the early 1900s was Helen Keller.

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True

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True/False: Students with severe and multiple disabilities may engage in behaviors such as screaming, hitting, kicking, or biting.

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True

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True/False: Authentic assessments give professionals the opportunity to obtain a true IQ score from students with severe and multiple disabilities.

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False

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True/False: When students are not able to fully perform an activity or project on their own, they often succeed with assistive participation.

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False

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True/False: Supported employment is the practice of assisting adults with disabilities to obtain jobs in the competitive market and providing them with the necessary physical, instructional, and social support to ensure success for the employee and satisfaction for the employer.

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True

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True/False: Facial expressions are examples of nonverbal communication

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True

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True/False: Body gestures are examples of nonverbal communication

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True

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True/False: Manual signs are examples of nonverbal communication

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True

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True/False: IDEA requires that each state develops an alternative assessment process for students with the most significant needs.

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True

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True/False: IDEA requires that each state ensures appropriate accommodations are made for students with the most significant needs.

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False

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True/False: IDEA requires that all students participate in standardized testing.

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False

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True/False: IDEA requires that students with the most significant needs participate in testing at the discretion of their teachers and parents.

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False

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True/False: Financial resources is a Factor that can influence how families perceive their child with severe and multiple disabilities

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True

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True/False: Access to extended family is a Factor that can influence how families perceive their child with severe and multiple disabilities

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True

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True/False: The severity of the child's disability is a Factor that can influence how families perceive their child with severe and multiple disabilities

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True

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True/False: Students with severe and multiple disabilities are limited in cognitive ability

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True

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True/False: Students with severe and multiple disabilities are limited in academic achievement

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True

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True/False: Students with severe and multiple disabilities are limited socially and emotionally

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True

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True/False: Standardized assessments are problematic for students with severe and multiple disabilities because students often do not understand what to do.

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True

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True/False: Standardized assessments are problematic for students with severe and multiple disabilities because the results fail to help teachers decide what to teach.

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True

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True/False: Standardized assessments are problematic for students with severe and multiple disabilities because students often score extremely low.

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True

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True/False: Students who are deaf and blind cannot learn incidentally.

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True

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True/False: Students who are deaf and blind cannot learn Braille.

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False

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True/False: Students who are deaf and blind cannot learn to communicate.

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False

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True/False: Students who are deaf and blind cannot learn personal care skills.

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False

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True/False: Middle school students with severe and multiple disabilities are most likely to receive their education in a self-contained setting.

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True

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True/False: Middle school students with severe and multiple disabilities are most likely to receive their education in an inclusive setting.

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False

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True/False: Middle school students with severe and multiple disabilities are most likely to receive their education in their home.

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False

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Students who have disabilities and whose first language is NOT English should receive their special education services from a

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Bilingual special education teacher

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Brandy's parents have requested that she be evaluated for learning disabilities. The Professional licensed to administer intelligence tests and other assessments used in determining whether a student is eligible to receive services is the

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School psychologist

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Mrs. Johnson documents for the fifth time in a month that Jacob has come to school in shorts and a tee shirt. This is of great concern due to the plummeting temperatures and the fact that Jacob is constantly sick. Mrs. Johnson decides that this situation needs further attention. Mrs. Johnson should give these documented incidents to which school professional?

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School social worker

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A _______ works under the direction of a teacher or another school professional to assist in the delivery of services for students with disabilities.

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Para educator

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Mrs. Byrd needs assistance. In spite of her efforts to use a variety of strategies to assist Donna in math, she continues to lag behind her classmates. Donna is becoming increasingly frustrated and often cries during math. Mrs. Byrd decides to ask that Donna's case be reviewed by

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The intervention assistance team

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A new option for addressing serious student learning problems that may indicate a learning disability is

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Response to Intervention

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Mr. Fuentas called Sarah's parents to schedule a meeting to update information on Sarah's learning progress and to set goals for the upcoming year. This type of meeting is called an

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Annual review

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Who are the central members of the IEP team?

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Parents

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The very first step of student assessment is

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Obtaining written parental consent

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Jessica is a high school student with a mild cognitive disability. She is in the process of being re-evaluated much like her initial assessment in middle school. Her teachers have been requested to a meeting with her family and related service providers to determine if Jessica's programs and services are still appropriate or whether they need to change. This meeting is a

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A three-year re-evaluation

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Phillip is an eighth grader with moderate cognitive disabilities. He is exempt from the Achievement tests required by No Child Left Behind. This occurred because

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Phillip's IEP specifies that alternative assessments are more appropriate

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Tara is an elementary student diagnosed with autism. She is currently in the general education classroom but is having difficulty functioning in this setting. Her family is happy with her placement but the teacher feels a change is needed. Tara's placement can be changed by

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The student's team with parent permission

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A student's placement must be reviewed

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At least annually

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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

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Continuum of placements

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When students receive services outside of the regular classroom between 21 and 60 percent of the day, they are in which setting?

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A resource setting

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Less than .5 percent of students with disabilities receive services in which setting?

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Residential

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An informal way of settling disagreements among professionals and parents regarding the special education services of a child include

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Using positive communication strategies

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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

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Mediation process

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Tom White has been a middle school science teacher for ten years. In light of the growing number of students in his school who need special education services, he has decided to return to school to get the necessary credentials to teach these students. He discovers the state in which he lives offers a fast track program for individuals who want to become a special educator as a second career. This is called a/an

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Alternative route to licensure

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Research reports that one of the biggest challenges of a special educator is

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Paperwork

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Present level of performance refers to current

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* Academic achievement. * Social functioning. * Communication skills.

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The formal procedure that must be followed when informal attempts to resolve disputes, including mediation, fails is called

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Due process hearing

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Bobby is an elementary student who is in the process of being assessed for learning Differences. The social worker visits Bobby's home to gain a better understanding of Bobby's special needs. This is called a

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Developmental history

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After the comprehensive evaluation was completed, the multidisciplinary team determined that Bobby has learning differences in reading, math, and written language. The next decision that must be made is

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Whether the disability is adversely affecting the student's education

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Greg has been a special education teacher at Fairview Middle School for eight years. He has been told that by the end of the 2005-2006 school year he will have to be licensed in math in order to continue teaching math to middle school students with special needs. This is a result of

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Provisions made by No Child Left Behind

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"Jenna will increase her decoding and reading comprehension from a first grade level to a second grade level." This is an example of a/an

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Annual goal

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A special education teacher travels from school to school for students who have sensory disabilities is referred to as a

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Itinerant special education teacher

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A team of professionals who review cases of students who are suspected of having a disability is often referred to as

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* Teacher assistance team. * Intervention assistance team. * Student assistance team.

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True/False: Professionals who diagnose students with special needs related to speech and language are called educational interpreters.

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False

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True/False: According to No Child Left Behind, in order for teachers to be highly qualified, they must hold a Masters degree in the discipline in which they teach.

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False

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True/False: One of the biggest challenges for special education teachers is the amount of paperwork required.

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True

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True/False: A due process hearing is a legal process that is presided over by a state appointed judge.

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False

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True/False: Students who spend less than 40 percent of the school day in the general education classroom are considered to be placed in a separate class.

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True

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True/False: Required components of the IEP include present level of performance, annual goals and benchmarks.

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True

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True/False: How a student's progress in meeting goals and objectives will be measured must be determined by the family.

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False

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True/False: How a student's progress in meeting goals and objectives will be measured must be provided at the family's request.

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False

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True/False: How a student's progress in meeting goals and objectives will be measured must be included on the student's IEP.

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True

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True/False: How a student's progress in meeting goals and objectives will be measured must be included on each report card.

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False

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True/False: Mr. Lavella, a specialized education teacher at Washington High School, begins making the list of students whose re-evaluations are due within the month. He attempts to contact all three of the parents but only two of the three parents agree to attend the meetings. The third parent refuses to come and asks Mr. Lavella not to contact her again. In situations like this the re-evaluation can occur without the permission of the parents.

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True

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True/False: Regarding due process hearings: The hearing officer is a judge.

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False

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True/False: Regarding due process hearings: The hearing officer is not a judge.

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True

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True/False: Regarding due process hearings: There is no officer present, only lawyers.

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False

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True/False: Regarding due process hearings: Due process is a legal process.

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False

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