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Q: One way to make an accommodation in test grading is to change the criteria on which they are based.

Q: All of the following are examples of repetitive and restrictive behavior except A) Cleanliness B) Eating only certain foods C) Repeated body movements D) Rigidity about routines

Q: Which one of the following suggests that autism may be neurological in nature? A) Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder B) Obsessive-compulsive disorder C) Schizophrenia D) Seizure disorders

Q: Funding is not provided to schools to carry out the requirements of Section 504.

Q: Typically, if parents aren"t actively involved in decision making about their child's educational needs, it is because the parents are apathetic.

Q: Carefully constructed classroom routines that are clear and consistent will reduce nonacademic time and increase learning time.

Q: Family-centered practices are built upon the premise that students are best served when the perspective of the family is represented and respected by school personnel.

Q: "Bad mothering" is associated with which theory for causes of autism? A) Environmental theory B) Psychogenic theory C) Organic theory D) Behavioral theory

Q: It is impossible for teachers to understand a family's perspective of life with a child with special needs solely from the teacher's classroom experiences with the child.

Q: When was autism spectrum disorder described as a separate clinical category? A) 1943 B) 1980 C) 1966 D) 1977

Q: Consultation is most effective when based on principle of collaboration.

Q: The IEP must include a statement justifying the placement decision of the multidisciplinary team.

Q: What does autistic mean? A) Unable to form affective relationships B) Having intellectual disabilities C) To escape from reality D) To be locked into isolation

Q: Increased inclusion in schools of English-Language Learners has lead to the recognition that their scores can be improved by decreasing the complexity of test language.

Q: What is thought to be the prevalence of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and related development disorders in the United States? A) 2.5 million people B) 8.5 million people C) 1.5 million people D) 4.5 million people

Q: Consultation and collaboration have the same purpose.

Q: Students protected by Section 504 often benefit from the same strategies as students identified by IDEA. false

Q: The physical organization of a classroom can contribute to establishing a positive and effective instructional environment.

Q: All of the following are common misconceptions about individuals with autism spectrum disorders except A) They learn to communicate with sign language B) They are unable to give or receive affection C) They have overly aggressive tendencies D) They possess special abilities

Q: In consulting, it is assumed that the consultant's experience will give the teacher insight into solving the problem.

Q: Annual goals are descriptions of the steps to take to help a student reach their potential during the academic year.

Q: Which of the following factors has contributed to the perceptions that people with autism spectrum disorders have special abilities? A) The way that individuals with autism spectrum disorders have been portrayed in movies B) Researchers have made claims concerning the special abilities of people with autism spectrum disorders C) Large percentages of people with autism spectrum disorders have exhibited special abilities D) People with autism spectrum disorders tend to score highly on measures of cognitive ability

Q: Task goals are much more important to a team's effective functioning than maintenance goals.

Q: Which one of the following medical and psychiatric conditions is not associated with autism spectrum disorders? A) Obsessive-compulsive disorder B) Anxiety disorders C) Obesity D) Sleep disorders

Q: On most tests, students should first eliminate unlikely choices.

Q: Team roles can be both formal and informal

Q: In alternative teaching, the small group should typically be used only for remediation.

Q: The one teach, one assist method of co-teaching enables one professional to collect data that can be used in instructional decisions.

Q: Which one of the following is not a type of sentence used in writing social stories? A) Descriptive B) Interpretive C) Perspective D) Directive

Q: The primary purpose of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is to prevent discrimination.

Q: The effectiveness of an intervention or accommodation could be determined by tracking through portfolio assessments or parent ratings.

Q: Impairments in the social interactions of individuals with autism spectrum disorders do not include A) Decreased ability to use multiple nonverbal cues B) Failure to establish developmentally appropriate peer relationships C) A lack of seeking to share enjoyment with others D) The inability to develop preferences for interaction with specific individuals

Q: Experts emphasize asking someone to restate the problem is of no benefit to the participants.

Q: Mediation as a means of resolving conflict is required by IDEA and is to be paid for by the parent.

Q: Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders should be wary of interventions: A) Claiming to cure individuals of autism B) Supported by research C) That are low cost D) Suggested by related service providers

Q: Which one of the following is not considered a repetitive and restrictive behavior? A) Nonfunctional rituals B) Preoccupation with the parts of objects C) Screaming to access an adult's attention D) Limited patterns of interest

Q: Co-teaching, teaming and consultation are all specialized types of shared problem solving.

Q: Who set forth nine points as evidence of the biological origins of autism? A) OleIvar Lovaas B) Bruno Bettelheim C) Sigmund Freud D) Bernard Rimland

Q: Building in additional planning time is not necessary when working collaboratively.

Q: Students should never be encouraged to guess on standardized tests.

Q: Shared problem solving sometimes occurs informally between general and special education teachers.

Q: The definition of a disability is much broader in IDEA than it is in Section 504 so students with a larger range of needs are eligible for assistance through IDEA.

Q: The "D" step of INCLUDE involves determining the student's academic, social-emotional and physical development.

Q: Who was one of the first behavioral psychologists to propose that autism was environmentally determined? A) C. B. Fester B) Loretta Bender C) Bruno Bettelheim D) Bernard Rimland

Q: A teacher should not be considered an advocate for all children placed in their classroom.

Q: Collaboration cannot be effective if teachers offer constructive criticism.

Q: How many hours of weekly intervention are recommended for young children with autism spectrum disorders? A) 10 hours B) 15 hours C) 25 hours D) 40 hours

Q: Since a collaborative team must share responsibility in making decisions that guide their efforts, individual members cannot be held accountable for such efforts that don"t succeed.

Q: One test strategy suggested is to read all choices before responding.

Q: Even though some students with special needs do not meet the eligibility criteria for IDEA, they are considered functionally disabled as defined in Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Q: Which of the following is an example of repetitive motor movements? A) Echolalia B) Inflexibility C) Preoccupation with unusual objects D) Greeting rituals

Q: Teachers may divide work to be completed in a collaborative effort, as long as they share decision making about the activities and overall effort.

Q: Early psychogenic theories of autism A) Emphasized deviant maternal characteristics B) Emphasized a genetic origin C) Emphasized behavioral conditioning D) Are prevalent today

Q: Positive ongoing collaboration between a teacher and paraprofessional is dependent upon ____. a. the needs of the student b. clear communication c. the level of collegiality d. shared philosophies of teaching

Q: Which one of the following is not a characteristic of assessment for students with autism spectrum disorders? A) The use of multiple assessment instruments B) Diagnostic processes are administered by a team of professionals C) Direct observations D) A focus on measures of cognitive functioning

Q: Because of the nature of the teacher-paraprofessional partnership, collaboration ____. a. is impossible and unnecessary b. should be limited to the extent possible c. can take the form of co-teaching d. may sometimes occur in shared problem solving

Q: In the INCLUDE strategy, teachers should make accommodations when a mismatch is identified between instructional demands and the student's learning needs.

Q: Which of the following is not a necessary guideline for developing effective teacher-paraprofessional teams? a. coordinating activities to increase what can be accomplished b. asking paraprofessionals for ideas, suggestions and opinions c. avoiding interrupting paraprofessionals when they are engaged with students d. including the paraprofessional in multidisciplinary meetings

Q: RtI data cannot be used in lieu of other assessments of ability and achievement for students being assessed to determine whether a learning disability exists.

Q: Accommodations for students with special needs can only be made before the test administration.

Q: When are individualized family service plans typically developed for children with autism spectrum disorders? A) During their transition to postsecondary settings B) During the onset of early intervention services C) During the transition from preschool to kindergarten settings D) Following the occurrence of a change in the family unit

Q: Each of the following is a benefit of collaborating with other professionals EXCEPT: a. allows you to spend more time and energy b. allows you to check your own perspectives against theirs c. allows you to gain access to their expertise d. allows you to coordinate your efforts

Q: What is not a characteristic of the TEACCH intervention model? A) Predictability B) Organization of the physical environment C) Visually structured activities D) Social rehearsal

Q: Teachers can expect paraprofessionals to assume all of the following tasks except ____. a. record keeping b. working with small groups c. developing lessons d. setting up materials for a lesson

Q: When identifying a student's academic strengths and needs, it is important to look only at basic skills and learning strategies.

Q: According to the guidelines for effective teamwork with paraprofessionals, how often should a teacher discuss goals, priorities and plans? a. daily b. before each lesson c. at the beginning of each grading period d. weekly

Q: The individual most responsible for seeing that the paraprofessional has adequate understanding of established classroom expectations is the ____. a. consultant b. special education teacher c. general education teacher d. building administrator

Q: Approximately 33.7% of students with autism spectrum disorders are served in A) General education settings B) Special schools C) Self-contained classrooms D) Residential facilities

Q: A social story A) Is presented immediately following a problem behavior B) Uses a peer as the main character of the story C) Is presented prior to the target situation D) Must use text accompanied by pictures

Q: Placement refers to where the student's education is to occur.

Q: At what age does IDEA require the school to assist families with planning for transition? A) 5 B) 12 C) 16 D) 18

Q: With the current emphasis on school reform and raising educational standards, educators rely less on students test performance.

Q: One fundamental problem a teacher faces in their working relationships with paraprofessionals is that ____. a. paraprofessionals often lack experience working with students b. teachers often lack experience supervising others c. teachers have no control over interactions between paraprofessionals and students d. paraprofessionals are able to make most instructional decisions without the teacher

Q: Tracking is ____. a. grouping students heterogeneously for instruction b. a means to raise the achievement level of students at risk c. grouping students by perceived ability for instruction d. a highly recommended strategy for teaching students at risk

Q: After a parent-teacher conference, it is important for teachers to complete each of the following except ____. a. share the details of the conference with the special education teacher b. write a note to the parents confirming the decisions you made c. schedule a meeting with your principal d. document the key points of the meeting in writing for future reference

Q: Differentiated instruction is an approach that only addresses the needs of students with disabilities.

Q: During an initial parent-teacher conference, the teacher should focus on the goal of ____. a. establishing a two way exchange of information with the parent b. telling the parent all you know about their child c. gaining information about the child's home life d. determining expected outcomes in the IEP

Q: Research on intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorders indicates substantial support for the use of A) Dietary therapies B) Behavioral treatment C) Music therapy D) Play therapy

Q: Teachers can foster more a positive parental reaction to information regarding their child's disability by ____. a. telling them only best-case scenarios b. sparing them details of insignificant behavioral incidents c. being sensitive to various emotions the parent may experience d. being honest and succinct when informing them

Q: The "parroting" of the speech of others is referred to as A) Perseveration B) Echolalia C) Mimicking D) Stereotypy