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Special Education
Q:
Varying how fast you present information and how often you ask your students to respond is:
A. Monitoring responses
B. Frequent student responses
C. Adequate processing time
D. Appropriate instructional pacing
Q:
Murray demonstrates significant impairments in social interaction and communication, but shows no repetitive or stereotyped behaviors. According to the DSM-IV criteria for autism, Murray
A) is an autistic savant.
B) has Rett syndrome.
C) has childhood disintegrative disorder.
D) does not have autism.
Q:
Services that address all educational, mental health, and physical health needs are:
A. Supplementary
B. Community awareness
C. Wraparound
D. Check and Connect
Q:
Which of the following is NOT an activity fostered through one of the divisions of Best Buddies?
A) semi-independent living with a roommate
B) one-on-one friendships structured around social activities
C) supported employment
D) e-mail friendships
Q:
The design of instructional materials and activities that make content information accessible to all children refers to:
A. Accommodations
B. Universal design for learning
C. Goals and objectives
D. Content standards
Q:
Conversational speech is in which range of loudness?
A. 45 dB to 50 dB
B. 0 dB to 5 dB
C. 25 dB to 30 dB
D. 60 dB to 65 dB
Q:
How many adults with disabilities report they are struggling financially?
A. About half
B. About one third
C. About two thirds
D. About one fourth
Q:
When Harper talks, people have to lean in closely to hear her because her voice is so soft. Harper has a problem with
A) pitch.
B) loudness.
C) articulation.
D) fluency.
Q:
Following a routine schedule, keeping appointments, taking medications, remembering to perform a new task, and marking when to start or end a task are uses for:
A. A TBI classroom observation checklist
B. An interim IEP
C. Electronic memory aids
D. A classroom aide
Q:
Which of the following is NOT one of the typical behavioral traits of children with ASD?
A) problems with communication
B) social skills difficulties
C) academic deficits
D) repetitive behaviors or interests
Q:
Screening assessments for emotional or behavioral disorders include each of the following except which one?
A. Classroom work products
B. Individualized intelligence tests
C. Group achievement tests
D. Vision and hearing tests
Q:
What is the prevalence of AD/HD in boys vs. girls?
A. Approximately 6 times as many boys have AD/HD than girls
B. Approximately 4 times as many boys have AD/HD than girls
C. Approximately 10 times as many girls have AD/HD than boys
D. Approximately 4 times as many girls have AD/HD than boys
Q:
Television exposs, court actions and the emergence of the self-advocacy movement subsequently led to __________ people with intellectual disabilities.
A) deinstitutionalization of
B) increases in institutionalization of
C) an increased rate of incarceration for
D) increases in applications to college for
Q:
The rate and flow pattern of a person's speech describes
A) articulation.
B) speech.
C) voice.
D) fluency.
Q:
The act which seeks to mandate accountability for performance regarding people with disabilities is which of the following?
A. The ESEA
B. ADA
C. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
D. The Tech Act
Q:
Supplementary aids and services include each of the following EXCEPT:
A. Ensuring physical and cognitive access to the environment
B. Seating arrangements
C. Assistive technology
D. Instructional modifications
Q:
__________ is a group of disorders or conditions which share some characteristics and behaviors originally described under the classification of autism.
A) Asperger syndrome
B) Autistic spectrum disorders
C) Echolalia
D) Usher syndrome
Q:
Students moving from a hospital setting back to a school setting may require a(n):
A. Reentry IEP
B. Revised IEP
C. Interim IEP
D. Temporary IEP
Q:
Hertz (Hz) are used to measure:
A. Sound
B. Frequency
C. Pitch
D. Volume
Q:
What fraction of children have an age of onset of AD/HD after the age specified by the APA definition criteria?A. 1B. 1/2C. 2/3D. 1/3
Q:
According to IDEA, five characteristics of emotional or behavioral disorders include each of the following except:
A. Inability to feel fear
B. Inability to build or maintain friendships
C. Inappropriate behavior
D. Unhappiness or depression
Q:
__________ is based on the premise that people with intellectual disabilities should experience life's challenges and not be overprotected.
A) Normalization
B) Dignity of risk
C) Deinstitutionalization
D) Systems of support
Q:
ESEA provides a number of alternate assessment options, but all such assessment must be aligned, in some way, with the:
A. General education curriculum
B. Grade-level achievement standards
C. Academic achievement standards
D. Modified education curriculum
Q:
The process of determining whether a student's behavior is a direct result of the student's disability is:
A. Equal treatment
B. No cessation
C. Interim alternative placement
D. Manifestation determination
Q:
A person who has a hearing loss of 70 to 90 decibels or greater is considered:
A. Hard of hearing
B. Congenitally deaf
C. Deaf
D. Partially deaf
Q:
Abnormal production of speech sounds is referred to as a(n) __________ problem.
A) voice
B) loudness
C) articulation
D) depth
Q:
Because of the efforts of Bob and Suzanne Wright and Autism Speaks,
A) millions of dollars have been raised for autism research.
B) children with autism can attend special summer camps that are designed to meet their unique needs.
C) children with autism in Baltimore have a specially designed playground that enhances communication efforts.
D) many formerly nonverbal children with autism have developed limited verbal skills.
Q:
A tool to assess behaviors related to executive functioning is known as which of the following?
A. TIRE
B. GOS
C. BRIEF
D. GOS-E
Q:
According to the American Psychiatric Association, symptoms of AD/HD must persist for at least how long?
A. 6 months
B. 3 years
C. 6 years
D. 3 months
Q:
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
A) dignity of risk.
B) institutionalization.
C) normalization.
D) systems of support.
Q:
Compared to heads of households in the general population, how likely are heads of households with children with emotional or behavioral disorders to have high school diplomas?
A. Two times less likely
B. Just as likely
C. More likely
D. Three times less likely
Q:
Accommodations may change each of the following EXCEPT:
A. Teachers ways of presenting information
B. Students ways of responding
C. Content of assessment
D. Timing of assessments
Q:
Hearing loss in both ears is described as:
A. Bilateral
B. Lateral
C. Dual
D. Singular
Q:
The principle of IDEA which allows fair and specific procedures related to assessment, identification, and placement of children in special education is called:
A. Appropriate education
B. Procedural due process
C. Nondiscriminatory evaluation
D. Zero reject
Q:
The perceived high or low quality of voice is the description of
A) loudness.
B) pitch.
C) depth.
D) vibrato.
Q:
The pediatric version of the Glasgow Outcomes Scale includes each of the following except:
A. Eyes open
B. Leg extension
C. Best verbal response
D. Best motor response
Q:
The Autism Society of America was formed by
A) educators.
B) individuals with autism.
C) parents.
D) college professors.
Q:
Fidgeting, leaving seat in classroom, running or climbing excessively, difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities, blurting out answers, difficulty waiting to take turns, and talking excessively are characteristics of:
A. AD/HD inattentive type
B. AD/HD hyperactive/impulsive type
C. AD/HD with learning disability
D. AD/HD combined type
Q:
Under IDEA, a student who cannot learn the same content as same-age peers who do not have disabilities, and who cannot take the state assessment even with accommodations, is required to:
A. Take an alternate assessment
B. Take the standard assessment
C. Be exempt from all assessment
D. Be excused from school
Q:
Temperament refers to behavioral tendencies that are which of the following?
A. Biologically based
B. Environmentally based
C. Experientially based
D. Socially based
Q:
Jim Lent and his colleagues at the __________ were able to teach children with intellectual disabilities complex skills and tasks used in daily life and on the job.
A) Mimosa Cottage Project
B) AAMR
C) Walter E. Fernald State School
D) none of the above
Q:
After how many cumulative days of suspension in one school year does IDEA mandate a manifestation determination meeting be held?
A. Five
B. Seven
C. Ten
D. Forty-five
Q:
Saul has unintelligible speech that interferes with communication. Saul has a
A) speech impairment.
B) language impairment.
C) problem with semantics.
D) pragmatics concern.
Q:
Who is credited with first identifying ASD when he described children who displayed "extreme autistic aloneness"?
A) Bernard Rimland
B) Eugene Bluer
C) The Autism Society of America
D) Leo Kanner
Q:
Describe the steps to teaching problem-solving skills.
Q:
The number one cause of TBI is:
A. Car accidents
B. Falls
C. Abuse
D. Gun injuries
Q:
Brain functioning and heredity relate to which cause of emotional or behavioral disorders?
A. Environmental
B. School
C. Family
D. Biological
Q:
What fraction of students served under the category that includes AD/HD actually have AD/HD?A. Greater than 2/3B. Fewer than 2/3C. AlmostD. About
Q:
During the 1960s and 1970s
A) residential institutions were first developed for people with intellectual disabilities.
B) stories about the negative effect of people with intellectual disabilities on society increased the public's fear and increased institutionalization.
C) Jean-Marc-Gaspard Itard was the first to develop teaching techniques for individuals with intellectual disabilities through his work with Victor.
D) behavioral approaches such as token economies, direct instruction, and task analysis were developed and refined.
Q:
Alternate achievement standards are designed for:
A. Students who don"t pass the state assessments
B. Students with severe cognitive disabilities
C. All special education students
D. They are an option for teachers who don"t like the state assessments
Q:
The IDEA principle that seeks to establish accountability for carrying out the student's rights under IDEA is:
A. Appropriate education
B. Procedural due process
C. Least restrictive environment
D. Zero reject
Q:
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.
A) respiratory system
B) vibrating system
C) resonating system
D) speech mechanisms
Q:
List at least three suggestions to help students who are blind become more employable upon graduation.
Q:
Identify and explain the five principle components of collaborative teaming.
Q:
Which of the following refers to TBI resulting from a caregiver who has shaken a child violently, often in situations when the caregiver is frustrated because of the child's crying?
A. Child abuse
B. Concussion
C. Sudden infant death syndrome
D. Shaken baby syndrome
Q:
Which IDEA category includes AD/HD?
A. Emotional disturbance
B. Learning disabilities
C. Other health impairments
D. Attention deficit disorder
Q:
Students with emotional or behavioral disorders may be gifted or have intellectual disabilities, but most have IQs in which range?
A. Above average
B. Well below average
C. Low average
D. Middle
Q:
Which of the following defines the level of achievement that students must meet to demonstrate proficiency in the subjects?
A. Standards-based reform
B. The general education curriculum
C. Student achievement standards
D. Alternative achievement standards
Q:
Which of the following is not true regarding the least restrictive environment?
A. There is a presumption in favor of inclusion.
B. It includes extracurricular activities.
C. The general education environment is always the least restrictive environment.
D. A continuum of placement options should be considered.
Q:
The members of the Jukes family
A) were the first to challenge the pre-IDEA school systems about the right to a quality education for individuals with cognitive disabilities.
B) advocated strongly for the change in terminology from mental retardation to intellectual disability.
C) became mired in the U.S. judicial system as a result of bias and prejudice against individuals with intellectual disabilities.
D) were fictional people created to illustrate that individuals with intellectual disabilities were a menace to society.
Q:
Each of the following is true of TBI except:
A. One year after the injury, they are more likely to show improvements in cognitive skills than in behavioral skills.
B. Students with TBI are more likely to be diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorders, anxiety, and depression.
C. Approximately 10% of students experience post traumatic stress disorder in the first three months following TBI.
D. Behavioral problems occur in 35 to 70% of students with TBI.
Q:
An illegal hit with an elbow in football causes damage to Peyton's tongue, lips, and teeth. Peyton has damaged components of his
A) respiratory system.
B) vibrating system.
C) resonating system.
D) speech mechanisms.
Q:
Mrs. Goehring has a student with a visual disability in her science class. Explain what types of accommodations she might put in place if she uses a video as part of her instruction.
Q:
What are some instructional strategies that could be used when planning for universal design for learning?
Q:
Each of the following is a category of conduct disorder except which one?
A. Aggressive conduct
B. Lying
C. Unfounded fearfulness
D. Property destruction
Q:
Describe the process of mastery learning or mastery training instruction.
Q:
The first systematic efforts at education and treatmentwhich became the precursor to modern special education techniquesare attributed to
A) Jean-Marc-Gaspard Itard.
B) Samuel Gridley Howe.
C) Richard Dugdale.
D) Henry Goddard.
Q:
The __________ contributes to the communication process by providing the air and pressure necessary to produce speech sounds.
A) respiratory system
B) vibrating system
C) resonating system
D) speech mechanisms
Q:
Which principle of IDEA states that a student with a disability must be educated with students without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate for the student?
A. The Education for All Handicapped Children Act
B. Zero reject
C. Least restrictive environment
D. Due process
Q:
Which of the following defines knowledge, skills, and understanding that students should attain in academic subjects?
A. Standards-based reform
B. Academic content standards
C. Student achievement standards
D. Alternative achievement standards
Q:
Give some examples of how a teacher can promote positive social interactions for very young students with low vision or blindness in his or her classroom.
Q:
The two factors affecting cognitive functioning of students with TBI are the extent of the injury and:
A. The age at the time of injury
B. The location of the injury
C. Cause of the injury
D. Size of the injury
Q:
Describe the emotional, behavioral, and social changes of students with TBI.
Q:
What is meant by student engagement and how does it impact learning?
Q:
Behaviors that are persistently aggressive or involve acting-out and noncompliant behaviors are:
A. Externalizing
B. Internalizing
C. Defiant
D. Antisocial
Q:
Why did the organization formerly known as the AAMR promote the change of terms from mental retardation to intellectual and developmental disabilities?
A) because of the negative stigma associated with the term mental retardation
B) to give more visibility to developmental disabilities in young children
C) because of political infighting within the organization
D) to acknowledge the contributions of the organization's outgoing president
Q:
The vocal production of language refers to
A) communication.
B) speech.
C) symbol.
D) mechanisms.
Q:
Which of the following IEP team participants are seen as optional participants?
A. Parents or guardians
B. Special education teacher
C. Advocate
D. General education teacher
Q:
Weakness, fatigue, and which of the following are common side effects of TBI?
A. Sleeplessness
B. Coordination problems
C. Immobility
D. Repetitive movements
Q:
Which of the following identifies the academic content that students should master, the standards for the student's achievement of content proficiency, and assessment of student progress in meeting the standards?
A. Standards-based reform
B. The general education curriculum
C. Student achievement standards
D. Alternative achievement standards