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Q:
Which of the following seizures, once known as grand mal, causes the student to lose consciousness and go through rigid extensions and rhythmic contractions of extremities?
A. Partial
B. Semiconscious
C. Absence
D. Tonic-clonic
Q:
The fact that many low-income children do not have access to a computer in their home, while most middle-income children do is an example of
A) cross-cultural dissonance.
B) the digital divide.
C) culture clash.
D) SES-digital inequity theory.
Q:
__________ now provide(s) tactile versions of diagrams for braille versions of text.
A) TAEVIS
B) CCTV
C) Talking books
D) The Kurzweil 1000
Q:
To ensure that all students with a disability receive an appropriate education and that schools are safe places for teaching and learning, IDEA regulates how schools do which of the following?
A. Discipline students who qualify for IDEA services
B. Communicate with parents
C. Report grades and progress for students who qualify for IDEA services
D. Choose the special education curriculum
Q:
Which of the following is a motor speech disorder that affects the way in which a student plans to produce speech?
A. Apraxia of speech
B. Voice disorders
C. Receptive language disorders
D. Expressive language disorders
Q:
When conducting an FBA, Mr. Miller notices that Jason's behavioral outbursts frequently 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
A) antecedent.
B) target behavior.
C) consequence.
D) reinforcer.
Q:
The number one cause of TBI is:
A. Car accidents
B. Falls
C. Abuse
D. Gun injuries
Q:
Seizures that involve both cerebral hemispheres, involve an alteration of consciousness, and affect both sides of the body are:
A. Absence seizures
B. Tonic-clonic seizures
C. Generalized seizures
D. Partial seizures
Q:
Substitutions, omissions, and distortions are characteristics of:
A. Apraxia of speech
B. Articulation disorders
C. Receptive language disorders
D. Expressive language disorders
Q:
Brain functioning and heredity relate to which cause of emotional or behavioral disorders?
A. Environmental
B. School
C. Family
D. Biological
Q:
___ combines aspects of cooperative learning and peer tutoring with instrution that is reich with demonstration, careful instruction, and feedback.
A) Bilingual education
B) Reciprocal teaching
C) The prediction strategy
D) PALS
Q:
The IDEA principle that seeks to make schools and parents accountable to each other for carrying out the student's IDEA rights is:
A. Appropriate education
B. Procedural due process
C. Least restrictive environment
D. Zero reject
Q:
A condition that develops slowly and has long-lasting symptoms is:
A. Chronic
B. Acute
C. Terminal
D. Benign
Q:
One of the most frequent communication disorders in preschool and school-age children is:
A. Apraxia of speech
B. Receptive language disorders
C. Expressive language disorders
D. Articulation disorders
Q:
The Perkins Brailler is an example of a
A) tactile input device.
B) audio input device.
C) visual input device.
D) audiodescription.
Q:
The majority of students with spina bifida have intelligence measured in the:
A. Low average range
B. Average range
C. High average range
D. Low range
Q:
When conducting an FBA, Mr. Miller notices that Jason's behavioral outbursts frequently 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 handing him the worksheet would be considered the
A) antecedent.
B) target behavior.
C) consequence.
D) reinforcer.
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:
Cooperative learning is an effective strategy to use with culturally and linguistically diverse students for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
A) peers can help each other learn academic tasks.
B) peers are more effective instructors than teachers.
C) not all teachers can offer bilingual education or support in a child's native language.
D) children who come from cultures that do not value individual competition feel more comfortable.
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 is a range of services from less to more restrictive that schools must offer to students with disabilities?
A. General Education
B. Special Education
C. Continuum of services
D. Least restrictive environment
Q:
Anja is blind. As she watches a DVD movie with her husband, she also hears a narrator say things like, "Bond frowns, and his eyes dart to the far corner of the room." Anja is
A) listening to an audiodescription.
B) using CCTV.
C) using a Perkins Brailler.
D) listening on a special TV designed for people who are blind.
Q:
By what age have children learned to produce nearly all the consonants and vowels that make up the words of their native language?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 8
Q:
The most serious form of spina bifida is:
A. Myelomeningocele
B. Meningocele
C. Spina bifida major
D. Spina bifida occulta
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:
Which aspect of the educational programs for students with EBD has been overlooked historically?
A) academics
B) behavior
C) social skills
D) life skills
Q:
An early risk factor associated with later serious problem behavior is:
A. Theft
B. Lying
C. Cheating
D. Property damage
Q:
Josefina's teacher supports her learning by restating concepts and instructions, explicitly teaching vocabulary, using visuals and concrete examples, and relating new language skills to students' experiences. Josefina's teacher is using which instructional technique or program?
A) English as a second language (ESL)
B) sheltered English
C) the structured immersion approach
D) bilingual educatio.
Q:
Within the second year of life, the spoken vocabulary of young children increases to which of the following?
A.100 words
B. 100-200 words
C. 200-300 words
D. 300-400 words
Q:
Books on tape or CD and "talking ATMs" are examples of
A) tactile input devices.
B) visual input devices.
C) audiodescriptions.
D) audio input devices.
Q:
There are three common forms of spina bifida: meningocele, myelomeningocele, and:
A. Spina bifida minor
B. Spina bifida major
C. Spina bifida occulta
D. Nonspecific spina bifida
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. Full Inclusion Mandate
C. Least Restrictive Environment
D. Continuum of Services
Q:
Students with EBD are typically educated in
A) self-contained classrooms.
B) a variety of settings.
C) the juvenile justice system.
D) institutions.
Q:
Which of the following emphasizes that communication skills are learned through social interactions?
A. Inborn language acquisition device theory
B. Imitation and practice theory
C. Social interaction theory
D. Imitation and inborn acquisition theory
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:
ESL classes conduct instruction primarily in
A) the home language.
B) English.
C) both languages.
D) English with occasional help from paraprofessionals.
Q:
Which of the following refers to a malformation of the spinal cord before birth?
A. Cerebral palsy
B. Spina bifida
C. Multiple sclerosis
D. Muscular dystrophy
Q:
What is the overall organizer for language?
A. Semantics
B. Pragmatics
C. Syntax
D. Phonology
Q:
Kacie uses a closed-circuit television. Which function does it serve?
A) enlarges the print found in texts and books
B) enhances viewing with descriptive comments
C) allows new movie releases to be played on television rather than in theatres
D) provides auditory descriptions of action during a TV show
Q:
Behaviors that are persistently aggressive or involve acting-out and noncompliant behaviors are:
A. Externalizing
B. Internalizing
C. Defiant
D. Antisocial
Q:
Which of the following is required in an IEP?
A. Strict adherence to a specific process to be followed during conferences
B. Statements of present levels of performance and long-term goals
C. Implementation of services within 20 days of development of the plan
D. Monthly evaluation of the plan
Q:
Many students with cerebral palsy also frequently have one or more of the following conditions except:
A. Vision impairments
B. Epilepsy
C. Problems with bladder and bowel control
D. Hearing impairments
Q:
The single best predictor of future problems such as substance abuse, delinquency, and chronic unemployment is
A) neglect.
B) withdrawal.
C) aggression.
D) delayed language development.
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 refers to the meaning of what is expressed?
A. Semantics
B. Morphology
C. Phonology
D. Syntax
Q:
People are classified as having schizophrenia if they have which one of the following symptoms:
A. Delusions of grandeur or identity
B. Visual hallucinations
C. Auditory hallucinations of a voice commenting on themselves
D. Catatonic behavior lacking typical movement, activity, or expression
Q:
Mia is in a school program where her native Italian language is used for her primary instruction. Her teachers continue to work with her in both English and Italian until her command of English is sufficient for school success. Mia is in a(n) __________ program.
A) bilingual education
B) bilingual special education
C) multicultural education
D) ESL
Q:
A formal, written plan for children from birth through age two is an:
A. ITPIndividualized Transition Plan
B. IEPIndividualized Education Plan
C. IECPIndividualized Early Childhood Plan
D. IFSPIndividualized Family Service Plan
Q:
All of the following are barriers that inhibit access to technology for people with visual disabilities EXCEPT
A) cost.
B) interest.
C) complexity.
D) information.
Q:
What percent of children and youth with cerebral palsy have an intellectual disability?
A. About 50%
B. Less than 10%
C. About 25%
D. Over 75%
Q:
Which dimensions of language determine the content and social use of language?
A. Semantics and pragmatics
B. Syntax and pragmatics
C. Semantics and phonology
D. Syntax and morphology
Q:
As a preschooler, Charlie participated in the Regional Intervention Project. Now in his early 20s, the chances are high that Charlie
A) is in jail.
B) is a high school dropout.
C) is on daily psychotropic medications.
D) graduated from high school.
Q:
The term for lost or reduced muscle strength is:
A. Rigidity
B. Ataxia
C. Atrophy
D. Spacticity
Q:
A persistent pattern of antisocial behavior that significantly interferes with others' rights or with schools' and communities' behavioral expectations is:
A. Anxiety disorder
B. Conduct disorder
C. Oppositional defiant disorder
D. Mood disorder
Q:
One benefit of __________ is that mastery of more than one language has many social, economic, and personal benefits. However, one criticism is that this is a very slow process that can take away from learning content in other areas.
A) sheltered English
B) ESL programs
C) multicultural education
D) bilingual education
Q:
A disability that affects both the legs and arms but the legs more than the arms is:
A. Diplegia
B. Paraplegia
C. Quadriplegia
D. Hemiplegia
Q:
The principles of IDEA include each of the following EXCEPT:
A. All children must be full included in general education, all the time
B. All children are educable
C. Students with disabilities must have an individualized plan
D. There must be nondiscriminatory evaluation
Q:
All of the following social characteristics are common among children with visual disabilities EXCEPT
A) lack play skills.
B) ask too many irrelevant questions.
C) tend to be more assertive than their sighted peers.
D) engage in inappropriate acts of affection.
Q:
How many morphemes does the word "bills" have?
A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1
Q:
What percent of TBIs are classified as "mild?"
A. 80"90%
B. 10"20%
C. 50"60%
D. 30"40%
Q:
____ may rectify problems before they become serious, avoid the need for medication to control behavior, and reduce stress in the family.
A) PBS
B) Screening tools
C) Manifestation determination
D) Early intervention
Q:
A physical disability that affects all four limbs is:
A. Hemiplegia
B. Paraplegia
C. Quadriplegia
D. Diplegia
Q:
Students with oppositional defiant disorder have some of each of the following behaviors for at least 6 months EXCEPT:
A. Severe aggressive and antisocial behavior
B. Loss of temper
C. Refusal to cooperate with adult requests
D. Deliberate annoyance of others
Q:
Which of the following provides rules for putting together a series of words to form sentences?
A. Language
B. Speech
C. Phonology
D. Syntax
Q:
Approximately how many years does it take to acquire complex language abilities required for academic work?
A) two"three
B) three"five
C) five"seven
D) seven"eight
Q:
Which related service in IDEA assists a visually impaired student to get around within various environments?
A. Physical therapy
B. Orientation and mobility
C. Occupational therapy
D. Assistive technology
Q:
Social interactions are often difficult for children with visual disabilities, due to the fact that they
A) usually also have physical disabilities which prohibit them from playing typical playground games with their peers.
B) are often kept in the classroom during recess and lunch by overprotective teachers.
C) are unable to see nonverbal cues.
D) tend to be more assertive than their peers in misguided attempts to compensate for the lack of sight.
Q:
Classifying a person's disability by the specific body location of the movement impairment is:
A. Physical classification
B. Medical classification
C. Topographical classification
D. Regional classification
Q:
A primary goal of screening is to
A) identify students early who show "hard signs" of emotional or behavioral disorders.
B) provide help to parents who are struggling to control their children's home behavior.
C) catch students early in order to provide necessary support to prevent the development of more serious problems.
D) identify students to start the IEP process.
Q:
How many different sounds are produced in the English language?
A. 26
B. Over 100
C. 36
D. 45
Q:
Abrupt, involuntary movements of the head, neck, face, and extremities, particularly the upper torso, are involved in which type of cerebral palsy?
A. Mixed
B. Spastic
C. Dyskinetic
D. Athetoid
Q:
Students with TBI often share similar characteristics with students who have:
A. Autism
B. Visual impairments
C. Learning disabilities
D. AD/HD
Q:
Verbal abuse, cyberabuse, and physical abuse are forms of:
A. Bipolar behavior
B. Depression
C. Bullying
D. Conduct disorder
Q:
Approximately how many years does it take to acquire conversational skills in another language?
A) two"three
B) three"five
C) five"seven
D) seven"eight
Q:
The oral expression of language is:
A. Language
B. Speech
C. Phonology
D. Syntax
Q:
Which type of cerebral palsy is the most common and is characterized by tightness in one or more muscle groups?
A. Mixed
B. Spastic
C. Dyskinetic
D. Athetoid
Q:
If you see a blind person trying to cross a busy street, your first step should be to
A) grasp their arm above the elbow and lead the individual across the street.
B) step into the street and stop all traffic until the individual is safely across.
C) ask the individual if he wants assistance.
D) offer the individual your arm.
Q:
Infants and toddlers who need early intervention services due to developmental delays physical or mental conditions that have a high probability of resulting in developmental delay are provided with services through:
A. IDEA, Part B
B. Americans with Disabilities Act
C. Elementary and Secondary Education Act
D. IDEA, Part C
Q:
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?
A) change his educational placement to a more restrictive setting
B) identify whether manifestation determination applies
C) notify his parents that he has been suspended
D) conduct a behavioral assessment and implement a behavioral intervention
Q:
Between 2002 and 2006 there was:
A. A decrease in emergency room visits but an increase in hospitalizations due to TBI
B. An increase in emergency room visits and an increase in hospitalizations due to TBI
C. An increase in emergency room visits but a decrease in hospitalizations due to TBI
D. A decrease in both emergency room visits and hospitalizations due to TBI