SPED 230 Final - Flashcards

Q: Dr. Jean-Marc-Gaspard Itard is best known for

Designing instructional techniques to teach Victor, the \"wild child\"

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Dr. Colerick believes that the way society views a person with an intellectual disability results in a handicap for that individual. Dr. Colerick is a proponent of which view of a disability?

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Sociological Perspective

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Ms. Calabrace, a school psychologist, believes that the prevalence of disability in our schools can be clearly predicted using test scores distributed on a normal curve. Ms. Calabrace has which view of disability?

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Deficit Perspective

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Mr. and Mr. Chee acknowledge that their son is different from his teenage peers, but they believe that these differences are to be celebrated. They are shocked when, at their son's IEP meeting, it is suggest that a transition plan to be developed to help him be independent after high school, as intend for him to be cared for by his siblings and others in their community. The Chees have which view of a disability?

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Cultural Perspective

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Special education is based on the fundamental premise of

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Civil rights

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Considering the appropriate use of people first language, indicate the most acceptable phrase.

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Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities

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Which of these sentences uses an acceptable exclusion to people first terminology?

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A Deaf student just enrolled in our class

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Which of the following caused Congress to take action regarding the education of students with disabilities in the 1970s?

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Most students with disabilities were excluded entirely from school, or were not receiving appropriate services

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The first law guaranteeing the rights of students with disabilities to a free appropriate public education was

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PL 94-142, The Education for All Handicapped Children Act

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Mr. and Mrs. Habbian want their son, who has an intellectual disability, to be educated with his peers as much as is appropriate and possible. Which component of IDEA does this refer to?

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LRE

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Section 504 and the ADA are considered to be all of the following EXCEPT

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Educational laws

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One benefit that IDEA provides for family members includes procedures to follow when they do not agree with schools about the education planned for or being delivered to their children. These procedures are referred to as

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Due process

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Normalization activities include all of the following except

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Attending a special school for students with similar educational needs

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Alberto has been identified as having ADHD and qualifies for special education services according to IDEA, he would be classified under the ___ category

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Other health impairment

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Which special education category is a noncategorical identification used for children between the ages of 3 and 9?

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Developmental delay

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Dr. Jean-Marc-Gaspard Itard is best known for

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Designing instructional techniques to teach Victor, the "wild child"

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Madelyn receives services to address her articulation and fluency problems, which qualify her under the ____ category

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Speech or language impairment

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Which of the following is NOT one of the IDEA special education categories?

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Giftedness

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Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet started an educational institution for people with

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Deafness

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The first legislation passed by Congress that included protection to the rights of students with disabilities was

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

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Major provisions of IDEA include

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IEPS, FAPE, LRE; ALL OF THE ABOVE

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The abbreviation IEP stands for

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Individualized education program

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The term "related services" may refer to

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Speech therapy, physical therapy, assistive technology; ALL OF THE ABOVE

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The overall purpose of special education is to

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Make it possible for all individuals with disabilities to achieve to their fullest potential

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Definitions of disability differ because of differences in attitudes, believes, orientation, discipline and culture: TF

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TRUE

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The terms 'disability' and 'handicap' are synonymous: TF

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FALSE

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The Education for All Handicapped Children's act was the precursor to IDEA: TF

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TRUE

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FAPE states that all SPED services required by a student with a disability re to be provided at minimal cost to student and family: TF

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FALSE

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SPED is based on individually-determined educational program: TF

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TRUE

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Special education is most clearly defined as

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Individualized education for students with special needs

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___ help(s) all students with instructional activities, while providing greater access for people with disabilities by removing or reducing barriers

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Universal design for learning

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One common element that supports UDL is

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Technology

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Mr. Jackson teachers all the students in his 6th- grade social studies class the same content, but he uses different instructional methods that match various learning needs, preferences and styles. Mr. Jackson uses ____ in the classroom

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Differentiated instruction

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Audrey Beth has a learning disability. She is required to learn the same content as her peers, but is allowed to give her worksheet answers orally in some classes, and receives extra time to complete assignments in other classes. These changes to Audrey Beth's education are

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Instructional accommodations

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Mary Elizabeth has an intellectual disability. She is not required to master all of the objectives in the general education curriculum, and is allowed to complete alternative assignments. For example, instead of writing a five page paper on ecosystems in her science class, she drew a poster of a rainforest ecosystem. The changes to Mary Elizabeth's education are referred to as

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Instructional modifications

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Stephen is a 7th- grader with a visual disability. Which of the following would be an appropriate accommodation for his social studies class?

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Provide him with the textbook on audiotape and let him listen to his assignments

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Mr. Thomas, a special education teacher, serves as a resource to the general education teachers in his school. He determines appropriate accommodations for the students in class, and helps design services and supports that the teachers can implement in their classrooms. Mr. Thomas design services and supports that the teachers can implement in their classrooms. Mr Thomas

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Is a consulting teacher

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Jesse remains in his general education class for most of the day, but goes to a special education class for help with reading and language arts. What type of service delivery is Jesse receiving?

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Resource room

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Mr. and Mrs. Chakraborti want their daughter to be educated with her non disabled peers as much as possible. Which aconym represents the principle of IDEA that guarantees this right?

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LRE

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If ____, then a medical service is usually considered to be a related service

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A school nurse can provide the service needed by the student in school

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The main purpose of the pre-refferal stage is to

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Avoid unnecessary assessments and placements in special education

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Baylor has just gone through the Identification step of the IEP process, where it was determined that he did NOT have a disability. What will happen next?

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The IEP process will be discontinued

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During the Eligibility step of the IEP process, two issues must be resolved: ___ and ___

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Whether the child has a disability; whether the child qualifies for special education services

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Emmett has just found eligible for special education services. The next step in the IEP process is

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Development of the IEP

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Which stage of the IEP process determines whether the student is meeting the goals and objectives specified in the IEP?

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Evaluation and reviews

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Which of the following is NOT one of the procedural safeguards provided to parents though IDEA?

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Parents have the right to place their child in private schools and public expenses

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IFSPs are designed for students ages

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Birth to three

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One important principle when developing IEPs is that

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All of the students needs must be met

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IEPS are available to

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Any educator who interacts with the child

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Jamie, a special education student, has been expelled from school for assaulting a teacher. Before Jame was expelled, his IEP team needed to

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Determine that this behavior was not a result of his disability

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a testing accommodation for a student

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An assistant provides the answers

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___ is/are a form of performance measure that use(s) work generated by the student

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Alternate assessments

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CBM is useful because it

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Helps the teacher determine whether the instructional methods being used are efficient and effective

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Which model allows people to maintain their various languages, cultures and instructions while encouraging their participation in society as a whole

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Cultural pluralism

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The melting pot model led to

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Racism and segregation

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The students at Northside High School-who come from predominatly white middle or upper income families- have much higher scores on state wide tests than do students from Southside highschool, who come from predominantly lower income Latino and African American families. This scenario illustrates an example of

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Achievement gap

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Mrs. Brocklebank provides many opportunities for her students to respond in class. When she asks a different question, she gives a student plenty of time to think and respond. Further, when a student answers incorrectly, she guides them through the necessary reasoning until they can ascertain the correct answer. Mrs. Brocklebank

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Has high expectations for her students

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Vinna is from a cultural group that is not Eurocentric or of mainstream America. She is considered to be

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Culturally diverse

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One thing that teachers can do to reduce cross cultural dissonance is to

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Engage in critical self reflection regarding their expectations, beliefs and behaviors

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Mrs. Campbell learns that her student Kendall is of Hawaiian heritage. Ms. Campbell should

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Learn more about Kendall and her culture and plan her instruction accordingly

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Ms. Mondragon understands the cultural standards of the Hispanic, African American, and native American students in her classroom. Ms. Mondragon would be considered

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Culturally competent

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The South Valley School District's curriculum is infused with lessons that incorporate aspects of many different cultures to help tach concepts and enance the learning of its diverse population. This is an example of a ___ curriculum

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Culturally responsive

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Guillermina speaks Spanish as her native language. Guillermina is considered

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Culturally responsive

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Approximately how many years does it take to acquire complex language abilities required for academic work

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Five to seven

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ESL classes conduct instruction primarily in

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English

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BICS or conversational English is

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A level of English mastery that is adequate for general communication, but not necessarily for academic learning

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CALP or classroom English is

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A level of English mastery required to access the general education curriculum and profit from instruction

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The rule-based system of communication is known as

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Language

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The vocal production of language refers to

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Speech

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The ___ contributes to the communication process by providing the air and pressure necessary to produce speech sounds

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Respiratory system

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An illegal hit with an elbow in football causes damage to Peyton's tounge, lips and teeth. Peyton has damaged components of his

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Speech mechanisms

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The ___ contributes to the communication process as the air expelled from the lungs causes the vocal cords to produce sounds and also controls changes in pitch

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Vibrating system

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Saul has unintelligible speech that interferes with communication. Saul has

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Speech impairment

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Megan says something to Leila. Communcation has occurred when

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Leila understands the message as megan intended it to be understood

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Abnormal production of speech sounds is referred to as an ___ problem

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Articulation

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The rate of flow pattern of a person's speech describes

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Fluency

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When harper talks, people have to lean in closly to hear her because her voice is so soft. Harper has a problem with

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Loudness

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Ping has trouble with the "I" sound, which does not exist in her native language. Which function of form does this represent

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Phonology

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Which of the following is an example of phonology?

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"clicking" sounds found in Swahili and Native American languages

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The intent and meaning of spoken or written statements defines

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Content

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The application of language in various communications in the social context of the situation

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Use

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A child who says "the ball is WED" instead of RED is an example of what articulation error

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Substitution

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A child who says "pay the piano" instead of "play the piano" is demonstrating an example of what articulation error?

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Omission

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Ella runs to her mother and says, Mommy, I MISSDED you rather than MISSED is displaying what type of articulation error?

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Addition

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AJ's teacher notices that he has difficulty following multistep directions and understanding class lectures. AJ may be having trouble with

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Receptive language

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___ is defined as "what a speaker needs to know to communicate appropriately"

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communicative competence

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There is a strong correlation between communicative competence and

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Social competence

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Which related service provider provides direct therapy services to students with speech or language impairments, while also consulting with special education and general education teachers?

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SLP's

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What is the abbreviation of the professional organization of specialists in speech or language impairments?

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ASHA

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To enhance a student's expressive language development, a second grade teacher might

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Ask for clarification when a student uses nonspecific vocabulary

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Huaquing's speech is unrecognizable. She communicates with others using an electronic device into which she types or programs information. This information is then "read" back to listeners by the device. Huaquing is using a

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Speech synthesizer

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Victor was born with an opening in the roof of his mouth that causes too much air to pass through his naval cavity. This results in a speech impairment. Which condition does victor have?

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Cleft palate

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Jessica has a cleft palate. As a result, she is being fitted for a device that will create a closure between her oral and nasal cavities where the soft palate is missing or damaged. Jessica is being fitted for an

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Obturator

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The first services in the public schools for students with speech or language impairments were for youngsters who

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Stammered

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Stuttering is more likely to occur when the conversation is

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Complex or stressful

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As she helps her two and three year old students put their socks and shoes on after naptime, Ms. Moreno talks about how socks keep feet warm and keep shoes from rubbing blisters on feet. She also talks about how shoes protect our feet from shartp rocks and hot pavement. Ms. Moreno is helping to develop her students ___ skills

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Pragmatics

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Why is it so important to teach phonological skills to young children?

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Young children who lack these skills appear to be at great risk for reading failure later

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Patrick groans when he sees his score on a history test. His groan is an example of

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A communication symbol

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The comprehension and use of signs and symbols which represent ideas and the rules that govern these signs and symbols is

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Language

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Stuttering is an example of a dysfunction in

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Fluency

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What are the three aspects of language

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Form, content and use

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___ is the rule system of language, comprised of phonology, morphology and syntax

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form

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The prefixes "re" and "mis" at the beginnings of words are examples of

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Morphemes

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A noun preceding a verb in the English language is an example of

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Syntax

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The application of language in various communications in the social context of the situation describes

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Use

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SLPs are available to

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All of the above

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___ is the most important goal for students with speech or language impairments

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Communicative competence

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Anna Claire's speech is unrecognizable. She communicates with others using an electroc device into which she types of programs information. This information is then "read" back to listeners by the device. Anna Claire is using a

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Speech synthesizer

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What technology is increasingly replacing basic communication boards

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Computers

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A speech/language pathologist is a related services provider who diagnoses and treats speech or language impairments: TF

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TRUE

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Stuttering is an example of a language impairment: TF

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FALSE

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Syntax determines where a word is placed in a sentence: TF

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TRUE

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Although stuttering can cause embarrassment and frustration, people who stutter typically maintain the same types and levels of occupations and social relationships as their peers: TF

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FALSE

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Children who stutter have explicit underlying language deficiencies in language knowledge or language capabilities: TF

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FALSE

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Good pre- and post-natal care can reduce or eliminate many speech or language impairments: TF

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TRUE

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Early intervention makes a critical difference in the lives of children with speech or language impairments: TF

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TRUE

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___ is a characteristic associated with learning disabilities because poor school performance cannot be explaind by a students intellectual potential

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unexpected underachievement

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Which child described below exhibits unexpected underachievement ?

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Jasmine, grade 4, performs at the fourth grade level in all areas except reading, which is at the second grade level

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Which problem below is the primary reasons for current dissatisfaction with IQ/achievement method of identifying learning disabilities

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Students must wait until they are performing poorly in school to get help, which often does not occur until 3rd or 4th grade

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Kyle is a second grader who has very poor reading skills. His teacher has tried several proven methods for reading instruction, but to no avail. Based on this info, kyle is displaying characteristics of

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Resistant to treatment

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Reza is having trouble learning to read. His teacher provides increasingly intensive classroom interventions aimed at improving his skills. When he fails to make adequate progress with these interventions, his teacher feels that he is resistant to treatment and a good candidate for having a learning disability. Which method of identifying learning disabilities is being used with Reza?

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Response to intervention

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Marcus remembers a reading comprehension strategy that he learned in the resource room and applies it in his science and social studies classes. He is demonstrating

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Generalization

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The self explanations about the reasons for ones success or failure are called

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Attributions

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Skander does not believe in himself and does not try to learn, resulting in a dependency on others. This is referred to as

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Learned helplessness

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Which statement below was probably NOT made by a student exhibiting learned helplessness?

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"I'd done better if I'd just studied a little harder"

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Remembering the Great Laks by associating them with HOMES is an example of

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A mnemonic

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Who used the term dyslexia and developed remedial techniques for children with severe reading problems?

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Samuel Orton

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Which of the following children may be at risk for having a learning disability?

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Greg, a four year old who does not know the letters of the alphabet

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5 year old Orhan hears the word mud and says M-U-D, breaking the word down in to smaller parts. He also has fun making rhyming words, even if they are nonsensical words. Orphan has strongly developed ___ skills

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phonological awareness

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Although six year old Kemal can identify the letters of the alphabet, he is unable to sound out groups of letters to identify a word. Kemal has difficulty with

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Phonics

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Research findings suggest that

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Students who do not acquire core reading skills early on become poor readers

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Which type of measurement system uses direct and frequent measurements of student performance; is sensitive to different learning patters and expecations; and provides feedback to teachers about the effectiveness of their instructional methods

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CBM

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Ms. Esperanza is using CBM to monitor her students' progress in math She has just finished administering and scoring the weekly math probe. What is her next step?

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Graph the scores

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Ms. Estrella is a first yer teacher working with students with learning disabilities. When selecting instructional techniques, she should be sure to

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Choose techniques that are verified through rigorous research

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Wyatt has a learning disability. When choosing a college, he should

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Find out what comprehensive services are offered by its office of disability services

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All of the terms below are associated with ADHD EXCEPT

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Developmental delay

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A Child who is described as having a heightened alterness to the enviorment, which reduces his ability to pay attention in class, would

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Qualify as having ADHD under the federal definition, but only if it adversely affects his educational performance

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Due to concerns about hyper activity, Emile is being assessed for ADHD using the DSM-V criteria. According to these criteria, he must exhibit all of the following EXCEPT

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Marked improvement when under medical treatment

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Eli works all of the math problems on a page, even though his teacher specifically told him to work only on the odds. Eli is exhibiting which key characteristic of ADHD?

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Inattention

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During a sciene test, most of the students remain in their seats working quietly. Peyton, however, taps his pencil until the lead breaks and gets up to sharpen it three times. He also jumps up and walks to the teachers desk to ask questions, rather than simply raising his hand. Peyton is disaplaying which key characteristic of ADHD?

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Hyperactivity

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Reggie has just begun taking piano lessons at a nearby music studio... on these days Reggies raises his hand each time a teacher asks a questions of which he doesn't know. Reggie is displaying which key characteristic of ADHD?

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Impulsivity

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The cognitive abilities that control the ability to plan, self regualate and engage in goal directed behavior are referred to as

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Executive functions

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Which of the following focuses on the elimination of problem behaviors and on their replacement with positive behaviors

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Behavior modification

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Sugary diets, food additivies and poor child rearing practices

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Have been targets of treatment for hyperactivity, without research to validate these practices

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Farris has ADHD, but does not qualify for SPED services. Which of the following statements is true?

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He may recieve accommodations, such as extended time on tests or assignments through section 504

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Rafik has ADHD with comorbidity. This means that

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He also has another disability

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Which of the following is NOT an appropriate responsibility for a teacher whose tudent is on medication for ADHD?

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Recommend changes in the dosage based upon observations

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Many assistive technology devises used by students with ADHD do not call undue attention to the individual because

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People with and without disabilities use them

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In the 1970s, the process/product debate pitted direct instruction approaches against ___

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Cognitive therapy

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Which of the following is a practice proven through reseach to be effective in improving the academic success of students with learning disabilities?

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Explicit instruction

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Although it does not require documentation, the federal definition indicates that a learning disability may be due to

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Minimal brain dysfunction

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Kris is a 4th grader with a reading/learning disability. Based on information in your text, Kris probably

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Learns reading skills differently than his peers, at a slower rate

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The ability to perceive and interpret social situations, generate appropriate social responses and interact with others is

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Called social competence

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Students with learning disabilities

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Are victimized more often than their peers

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ADHD is more likely to be identified in which child?

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A boy who displays acting out behaviors

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Chandru is a student with ADHD in your class. Where would you put his desk?

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In a quiet corner

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Students with learning disabilities appear quite similar to students who are low achievers when reading skills are compared: TF

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FALSE

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Unexpect under-achievement is a defining characteristic of learning disabilities: TF

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TRUE

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Students with learning disabilities show poor academic performance in only one subject: TF

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FALSE

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A Pre-k'r who has difficulty discriminating the sounds in the word cat is at risk for having a learning disability: TF

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TRUE

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Early intervention is a powerful tool for reducing the long term impact of a reading/learning disability: TF

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TRUE

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Teachers should always select instructional techniques that have been proven through research and keep data about students progress: TF

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TRUE

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ADHD is a listed as a distinct disability category in IDEA '04: TF

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FALSE

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Children with ADHD with eventually "grow out of their problems": TF

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FALSE

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There are clear physiological differnces between the brains of people with ADHD than their non adhd peers: TF

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TRUE

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Identification of adhd in Pre K is very difficult: TF

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TRUE

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Dario is an African American teenager who, along with many of his neighborhood friends, is now immersed within the juvenile justice system. Based on information in your text, which of the following events probably had the greatest impact on Dario's entrance into juvenile delinquency?

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Being suspended from school

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When conducting an FBA, Mr. Miller notices that Jason's behavioral outbursts occur after a teacher has handed him a worksheet to complete. When Jason displays this behavior, he is sent to the principal's office. In this case, the act of sending Jason to the office would be considered the

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Consequence

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___ first proposed more humane methods of caring for children with emotional problems

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Benjamin Rush

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Ten-year-old Casey refused to line up at the door after recess. Instead, he shoves past the other students, yelling that he has to be the first one in the door. Casey is displaying a ____ deficit

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Performance

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Rashna has been identified as having emotional disturbance. In order to qualify for special education services, the IEP team must also determine that

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Her education performance has been adversely affected

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Carlo's behavioral outbursts have been attributed to his disability, but he currently has no behavioral intervention plan in place. What is the first step his IEP team should take?

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Conduct a functional behavioral assessment and implement a behavioral intervention

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Which type of disorder is often underidentified?

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Internalizing behaviors

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An example of an internalizing behavior problem is

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Withdrawal

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Jennifer has a conduct disorder. Which of the following is most likely true?

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She does not qualify for IDEA services, but she may qualify for accommodations through section 504 and ADA

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An example of an externalizing behavioral problem is

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Hyperactivity

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The IDEA definition of emotional disturbance requires at least one of the characteristics to

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Preset over an extended period of time

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Ms. Lane wants to reduce the disruptive behavior of one of her students. Which of the following would most likely accomplish this?

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Teach well, with engaging lessons

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A child must exhibit a recurrent pattern of behavior characterized by at least ___ symptoms in order to be identified as having oppositional defiant disorder by the DSM-V

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Four

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Principal Skinner has just prohibited paddling and spanking in his school. In other words, he has just banned

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Corporal punishment

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Which student is more likely to be referred and identified as having an emotional or behavioral disorder?

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Jamal, an African American male

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In response to his noncompliance, Miguel's teacher has confined him to a small room where he is physically prevented from leaving. Miguel's teacher is implementing

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Seclusion

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Jay is an aggressive three-year-old. His parents should be

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Extremely concerned, as three is a clear link between early aggression and adolescent delinquency

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Mr. Adams has divided his 4th grade classroom into two teams. He keeps track of the number of times that students exhibit noncompliant or disruptive behavior. At the end of the day, each team with fewer than a pre-set number of disruptions earns a reward. Mr. Adams is implanting which of the following

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The good behavior game

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Carlo is a student with an emotional or behavioral disorder. He got in a fight with another student who does not have a disability. That student was placed in the in-school suspension program for 5 days. Which of the following may happen to Carlo, according to IDEA?

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Carlo can be place in in-school suspension, but his IEP services must be provided in that setting

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Fifteen-year-old Lani has an intense fear of gaining weight. She refuses to eat more than a few bites of food at every meal and, although she is severely underweight, views herself as obese. Lani is displaying symptoms of

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Anorexia

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Ethan has an intellectual disability. Part of his educational program involves helping him to make decisions, choose preferences, and exercise the self-advocacy needed for independent living. These skills are all examples of

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Self-determination skills

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Which adult with an intellectual disability will probably express the highest level of satisfaction with his or her life?

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Thais, who is employed in a store in her community

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Alejandro, an adult with an intellectual disability, wants to live independently and go to work just like everyone else. This is consistent with the philosophy of

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Normalization

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Which statement related to childhood lead poisoning is accurate?

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Lead continues to sleep into the environment because it is still used in jet fuel and in some industries

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Marnie is pregnant but continues to consume alcohol on a heavy, regular basis. Her unborn infant is at risk for

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FAS

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Mr. Venkatesan teaches high school students with intellectual disabilities. He wants to make sure that they are prepared to have a community presence when they leave school. What does this mean?

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He want his students to be able to participate in typical daily life activities like going to work and socializing with friends

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Two-year-old Jalaya is receiving early intervention services from a PT and SLP in her home. What will most likely happen when she turns 3?

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She will transition to a preschool program, where she will continue to receive these services

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Jacquey has an IQ of 42. Although she showed marked developmental delays during childhood, she is able to live semi-independently in a group home setting. She has held a steady job for several years, which she found and maintains with the help of a job coach. Under which level of severity would she be classified

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Moderate intellectual abilities

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Which of the following promotes e-mail communications between indiviudals with intellectual disabilities and peer volunteers without disabilities?

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e-Buddies

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When learning self-determination skills, individuals with intellectual disabilities must

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Receive explicit instruction and practice in real-life settings

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Reading street signs and taking phone messages are examples of

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Functional curriculum

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Danny's family is looking for natural supports to help him get to and from work. Which of the following is an example of a natural support?

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Having his father drop him off and pick him up on his way to work

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___is based on the premise that people with intellectual disabilities should experience life's challenges and not be overprotected

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dignity of risk

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Which of the following would NOT be considered a personal outcome for an adult with an intellectual disability who had benefited from a system of supports?

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Higher intelligence scores

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Which virus can be prevented, and the incidence of intellectual disabilities reduced, through immunization?

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Rubella

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All of the following are adaptive skill areas listed in the AAIDD definition of intellectual disability EXCEPT

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Academic

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Emma has a condition where the 21st pair of chromosomes has three rather than the normal two chrmosomes. Emma has

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Down syndrome

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Based upon information regarding the three adaptive skill areas, which of the following is not a practical adaptive behavior?

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Counting money

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Why did the organization formerly known as the AAMR promote the change of terms from mental retardation to intellectual and developmental disabiltites?

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Because of the negative stigma associated with the term mental retardation

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One important premise of PBIS is

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Prevention

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Prior to activities such as birthday parties or other social events, Nicole complains of stomachaches. Her mother notices that she appears uneasy and confused about how to interact with other children. She is displaying signs of

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An anxiety disorder

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The work of Wolf, Baer and Risley was instrumental in the development of

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Applied behavioral analysis

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The IDEA definition of emotional disturbance requires at least one of the characteristics to

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Persist over an extended period of time

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Iheana is a college sophomore who is thinking of majoring in education, but is worried about increasing violence in the schools. Ileana should know that

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Aggressive incidents are actually on the decline, and extreme violence is comparatively rare

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When conducting an FBA, Mr. Miller notices that Jason's behavioral outburst frequently occur after a teacher has handed him a worksheet to complete. When Jason displays this behavior, he is sent to the principals office. One hypothesis could be that the function of Jason's behavior is to

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Avoid doing the worksheet

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Mr. Derrick is works with adults who have intellectual disabilities, providing vocational skills training and supervision in the community and in actual job settings. Mr. Derrick is a

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Job coach

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All of the following are defining characteristics of intellectual disabilities EXCEPT

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Difficulty with motor skills

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Which of the following is an acceptable explanation for why many high school students with intellectual disabilities are not educated in general education classrooms?

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They are receiving a specialized education in the form of community based instruction

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Marianna has an intellectual disability and receives employment support through her support through her state's vocational rehabilitation office, which is an example of a ___ support

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Specialized

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Sylvia has an intellectual disability. Using the AAIDD definition, this means that her disability originated before age

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18

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Which genetic disorder which is the most commonly inherited cause of intellectual disability?

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Fragile X syndrome

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When learning self-determination skills, individuals with intellectual disabilities must

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Receive explicit instruction and practice in real life settings

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Hunter has an IQ of 60, maintains a steady job and goes out every Friday night with several friends. Under which level of severity would he be classified?

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Mild intellectual abilities

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Gonzalo's pancreas does not produce enough insulin, resulting in problems with his sugar metabolism. Gonzalo has which of the following conditions?

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diabetes

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A problem with the structure or functioning of the body refers to

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an orthopedic impairment

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Jace's health situation is precarious. He has a chronic health problem that results in limited strength, vitality, and alertness, which subsequently has a negative impact on his academic performance. Jace has a/an

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health disability

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Which condition is primarily responsible for the dramatic increase in the other health impairments category?

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ADHD

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According to IDEA, a student who suffers from sickle-cell anemia should be classified as having a/an

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other health impairment

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There are times when Ms. Dismuke is sure that Jennifer is daydreaming or nearly falling asleep. She catches Jennifer blinking or exhibiting involuntary arm movements. In fact, Jennifer is experiencing seizures during that time period, but is unaware of the fact. Jennifer is having ________ seizures.

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absence

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Which organization provides camping, sports and other activities for children with very serious health conditions?

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best buddies

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Kailyn has a hereditary disorder which causes a distortion of the red blood cells, thus restricting their passage through the blood vessels. Kailyn has

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sickle cell anemia

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Cillian faces physical challenges because his body is impaired due to a physical deformity. Cillian has a/an

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physical disability

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Donald has ________, a condition of recurrent convulsions or seizures caused by abnormal brain electrical activity.

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epilepsy

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According to the organizational scheme in your text, which of the following would NOT be considered a chronic illness?

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hep b

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A child who has difficulty controlling his movements, but whose disability is not neurological, has a/an

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muscular/skeletal condition

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Olympian runner Oscar Pistorius had both legs amputated when he was 11 months old. He runs on special carbon-fiber blades, which are an example of

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prosthetics

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________ orchestrated wheelchair sit-ins, demonstrations, and lobbied Congress for rights for individuals with disabilities.

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ed roberts

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Central County has a particularly high rate of sickle cell anemia among its children. Which of the following identification procedures would you recommend to county leaders as a quick, inexpensive means of early identification?

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newborn screening

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A building that was designed according to the principles of ________ would be barrier free and meet the needs of everyone, including people with physical challenges.

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universal design

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Which condition is primarily responsible for the dramatic increase in the other health impairments category?

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adhd

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Skai lacks the stamina to sit for extended periods of time. Which of the following would be an appropriate accommodation so that Skai can take an hour-long algebra test?

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break the test into smaller pieces

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The federal government considers physical disabilities and health disabilities as separate categories. (TF)

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TRUE

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Which of the following is NOT a neuromotor impairment?

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arthritis

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Piper has a specific plan and set of services that were designed in response to her individual health care needs. This is called a/an

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individualized health care plan

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A large percentage of Geoffrey Canada Elementary School students are experiencing illness due to infections and diseases. What could you recommend to school leaders to easily prevent many of these from occurring?

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have teachers implement universal health care precautions and enforce vaccination policies

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Bella wants to go outside, so she hands a picture to her mother that conveys her desire. Bella is using which validated practice?

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PECS

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Mickey has ASD. He frequently engages in disruptive behavior, including purposely banging his head on his desk. Mickey's head-banging behavior is an example of

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self-injury

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The CDC now estimates that the ASD prevalence rate is 1 in

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88

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All of the following are indicative of ASD at a very early age EXCEPT

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shares and shows toys to others excessively

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The IDEA definition of autism requires that the condition

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adversely affects academic performance

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When working with preschoolers with ASD, Ms. DeVault uses a highly structured technique that uses teacher-directed activities, repetition of skills through practice, and careful application of rewards. Ms. DeVault is using

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discrete trial training

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________ is a group of disorders or conditions which share some characteristics and behaviors originally described under the classification of autism.

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autism spectrum disorders

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Dr. Keiper is studying a young child with ASD. She describes his behavior in terms of the events that stimulate, maintain, and increase the behavior's likelihood. Dr. Keiper is engaged in

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applied behavior analysis

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Murray demonstrates significant impairments in social interaction and communication, but shows no repetitive or stereotyped behaviors. According to the proposed DSM-V criteria for ASD, Murray

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does not have autism

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Which of the following is NOT one of the typical behavioral traits of children with ASD?

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academic deficits

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Definitions of ASD generally agree that symptoms of the disorder are evident by age

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3

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Mr. Alonzo has expertise in applying principles of behavior to develop interventions for students with ASD and other disabilities. Mr. Alonzo is a

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behavior analyst

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Dr. Bordelon is the special education director for a small school district of approximately 15,000 students, 52% of whom are boys. Assuming her students are similar to those in the national population, about how many boys with ASD can she anticipate in her district?

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150

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Keone developed normally until he was 5 years old, when his parents noticed a marked regression in his language and social skills. Keone is displaying characteristics of a child with

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childhood disintegrative disorder

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Dr. Andrew Wakefield faked research on the link between childhood vaccinations and ASD

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in order to make money

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Because of the efforts of Bob and Suzanne Wright and Autism Speaks,

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millions of dollars have been given to ASD research

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One benefit of PECS is that students who use it

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learn to initiate requests

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Which person's erroneous theories about "refrigerator mothers" and absentee fathers being the cause of autism caused untold devastation for families?

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Bruno B

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Bernard Rimland

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dedicated his life to studying autism after his son was diagnosed with the condition, and founded what is now the Autism Society of America.

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Isha has ASD. Her parents are looking for apps that will help her communicate more effectively. They should

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consider apps that focus on communication characteristics

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Who is credited with first identifying ASD when he described children who displayed "extreme autistic aloneness"?

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Leo Kanner

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