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Special Education

Q: Miss Littlefield is wondering if her third-grade student, Laura, meets established federal guidelines for being classified as having a disability, and if so, what is the nature/extent of Laura's disability? These questions most closely concern ____. a. diagnosis b. screening c. instructional evaluation d. program evaluation
Q: There is a limited body of research identifying best practice interventions for students with autism spectrum disorders. A) True B) False
Q: Federal legislation requires specific services for gifted and talented students through the 1988 Gifted and Talented Students Education Act.
Q: Scottie's IEP team has decided that Scottie's special education services will take place in a full time general education classroom. This decision mainly concerns Scottie's ____. a. program evaluation b. program placement c. curriculum placement d. diagnosis
Q: One disadvantage of picture exchange communication systems is that they may interfere with the user's development of spoken language. A) True B) False
Q: The use of manipulatives can help students make connections between abstractions often presented in school and the real-life products/situations those abstractions represent.
Q: Autism spectrum disorders are generally described as mild, moderate, or severe. A) True B) False
Q: How does the role of the social worker contribute to meeting the needs of the student with disabilities?
Q: This decision involves whether or not a particular student's performance is different enough from peers to require further, more in-depth assessments. a. program placement b. program evaluation c. screening d. diagnosis
Q: One problem with performance based testing is that students with special needs may have trouble meeting the problem-solving demands of performance-based tests.
Q: Two common methods of assessment for administrative decision making are ____. a. standardized and high stakes b. screening and diagnosis c. whole group and select group d. timed and untimed
Q: Approximately 5.5 million students take medication for ADHD.
Q: The process of gathering information to monitor student progress and make educational decisions if necessary is ____. a. program evaluation b. diagnosis c. screening d. assessment
Q: Most adults with autism spectrum disorders are able to independently maintain employment. A) True B) False
Q: A specific medical test has been developed to diagnose autism spectrum disorders. A) True B) False
Q: Explain two examples found in your text regarding how you can make a parent feel welcome in your classroom.
Q: The quality of writing in a textbook should be considered during the selection process, for it can support or hinder student comprehension.
Q: There is a cure for autism spectrum disorders. A) True B) False
Q: Explain what information would be provided by the school psychologist during an IEP meeting.
Q: Individuals with Asperger syndrome display no significant delay in language development. A) True B) False
Q: Explain the role of the consultant in the consultation problem-solving process.
Q: One of the benefits of performance-based tests is that accommodations are not needed for students with disabilities and special needs.
Q: The application of computer technology to deliver instruction is A) Augmentative and alternative communication B) Picture exchange communication system C) Computer-assisted instruction D) None of the above
Q: Describe two characteristics of your "personal role" as the general education teacher participating in a collaborative team.
Q: Explain two elements of "successful teams' according to your text.
Q: Explain the role of each teacher in the co-teaching option "teaming."
Q: Which of the following is not an example of how to teach high-functioning individuals with ASD? A) Break down tasks B) Prepare students for change C) Avoid abstract ideas whenever possible D) Use sarcasm
Q: Generally, the medication for students with ADHD is not a stimulant.
Q: "Evaluating ideas' during the collaborative process would include a decision sheet. Provide one example of a statement found on a decision sheet that would be appropriate for a student having difficulty working independently.
Q: Well-designed basal textbooks require fewer accommodations for students with special needs.
Q: A social communication deficit common in individuals with ASD, the failure to respond to a gaze or pointing by another person, is referred to as A) Regulated movement B) Asperger syndrome C) Joint attention D) None of the above
Q: Explain "paralanguage" as it applies to collaboration.
Q: What is the primary role of the special education teacher when a student with disabilities is placed in the general education classroom?
Q: Deficits in social interaction include significant impairment in the use of multiple nonverbal behaviors, which include all of the following except A) Eye-to-eye gaze B) Facial expressions C) Body postures and gestures D) Receptive language
Q: ______________ makes it possible to remember new information and recent events. A) Brainstem B) Hippocampus C) Basal ganglia D) Cerebellum
Q: Tolerance is important in collaborative efforts. Provide one example of how you could apply this principle to fostering a positive working relationship with your special education colleagues.
Q: Alternative assessments do not scale down performance based tasks.
Q: Explain what is meant by "collaboration is emergent."
Q: Students with ADHD tend to exhibit less acting out behavior when a rationale for each assignment is provided.
Q: According to the federal government, more than 407,000 pupils ages __________ were identified as having autism during the 2011"2012 school year.A) Birth-18B) 6-21C) 3-12D) 14-21
Q: Although difficult to achieve, one-on-one instruction is typically the most effective grouping arrangement.
Q: Explain parity as it applies to collaboration.
Q: The following behaviors are characteristics of individuals with spectrum disorders except A) Weak motor skills B) Hyperactivity C) Self-injurious behavior D) Impulsivity
Q: Explain the role of the general education teacher in the RtI process.
Q: Explain the major role of the second teacher when utilizing the "one teach, one observe" co-teaching method.
Q: __________ was the first behavioral psychologist to propose that autism was environmentally determined. A) Bender B) Lovaas C) Fester D) Kanner
Q: The part of the brain responsible for emotional responses is A) Cerebral cortex B) Brainstem C) Basal ganglia D) Amygdala
Q: A thin layer of gray matter on the surface of the cerebral hemispheres responsible for the higher mental functions, general movement, perception, and behavioral reactions is A) Cerebral cortex B) Brainstem C) Amygdala D) Basal ganglia
Q: Performance-based assessment cannot help special needs students make connections between school and real world tasks.
Q: Discuss how a teacher would implement "alternative teaching" in their classroom.
Q: Many effective programs use principles of ____________________________. A) Sensory integration B) Constructivism C) Psychogenics D) Applied behavior analysis
Q: The advantage of whole-class instruction is to decrease social interaction between students with and without disabilities.
Q: Explain the difference between "station teaching" and "parallel teaching."
Q: Explain the co-teaching method, "station teaching." Include the specific role of each teacher in your response.
Q: Special education programs with more___________________ are associated with better outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorders. A) Staff B) Sensory integration strategies C) Structure D) Opportunities for inclusion
Q: Special education refers to specially designed instructional services students receive.
Q: Autism is a complex ___________________disorder of development. A) Neurobiological B) Behavioral C) Psychological D) Genetic
Q: Evaluating student problem solving by having them solve story problems in their math books is an example of an authentic learning task.
Q: There are the two major components of "implement solution" in the problem solving process. Provide an explanation of one example?
Q: Because students with ADHD tend to have a lot of energy, they are popular and make friends easily.
Q: "Plan specifics' includes two steps in the problem solving process. Explain each step.
Q: When evaluating ideas during the problem solving process the team would?
Q: As recently as 2009, the reported prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in children ages 3 to 17 was 1 in 110. A more recent estimate suggests that one in every _____ children at age 8 is identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A) 70 B) 88 C) 1,000 D) 100
Q: When student behavior is carefully monitored, students usually choose to follow the rules consistently.
Q: Effective programs for students with autism spectrum disorders are early, intensive, and _______________. A) Multidisciplinary B) Affordable C) Inclusive D) Academic
Q: Testing accommodations stated in the IEP are for high-stakes testing only.
Q: "Purpose solution" in the problem solving process refers to?
Q: A supervised, structured setting that provides job training in specific job skills is an example of which type of employment option? A) Army training B) Job coach C) Supported employment D) Sheltered workshops
Q: Balanced grading takes into account the student's learning strategy performance and effort.
Q: In shared problem solving, what steps would be taken to "identify the problem"?
Q: Students with ADHD are more likely to be depressed and have low confidence.
Q: All of the following are characteristics of early intervention services except A) Health insurance services B) Parent counseling and training C) Occupational therapy D) Assistive technology and services
Q: Explain what is meant by "discover a shared need."
Q: Effective classroom rules are brief and very general in content.
Q: If a paraprofessional hovers over a student with a disability, he/she may hinder the development of social relationships between the student and peers.
Q: Although no one instructional approach is effective with all students with autism spectrum disorders, an emphasis on developing ________________ and appropriate social skills is characteristic of most approaches. A) Moral developmental skills B) Environmental safety abilities C) Functional communication abilities D) Adaptive living skills
Q: Uneven skill development may be the cause for a common myth that, inside each autistic child, there is a(n) A) Genius B) Self-injurious tendency C) Aggressive attitude D) None of the above
Q: Teachers need to explicitly inform paraprofessionals when the matter they are discussing is not a collaborative matter.
Q: Transition plans are required components of IEPs for all students receiving special education services.
Q: One way to make an accommodation in test grading is to change the criteria on which they are based.
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