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Special Education
Q:
Which of the following would be supported under ADA?
A) New buses, trains, and subways should be accessible.
B) free appropriate public education for all students
C) education of students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment
D) Old buildings must be renovated for accessibility.
Q:
The IDEA definition of multiple disabilities stipulates that
A) students' needs must be so severe that they cannot be accommodated in special education programs designed for students with only one impairment.
B) deaf-blindness is included in this category.
C) students must make use of special education services until they turn 21 or risk losing rehabilitation counseling services as adults.
D) this is an acquired injury to the brain caused by an external physical force, resulting in total or partial functional disability or psychosocial impairment.
Q:
Donald has __________, a condition of recurrent convulsions or seizures caused by abnormal brain electrical activity.
A) multiple sclerosis
B) muscular dystrophy
C) cerebral palsy
D) epilepsy
Q:
Which statement below was probably NOT made by a student exhibiting learned helplessness?
A) "I knew I'd get a bad grade."
B) "It's not my fault I did poorly; the test was just too hard."
C) "I'd have done better if I'd just studied a little harder."
D) "I'd do better if I weren't in special ed classes."
Q:
In Cedar Rapids School District v. Garrett F., the Supreme Court interpreted IDEA's definition of a related service to include the provision of health services if
A) a doctor is necessary to provide the service.
B) the service is necessary to keep a student in an educational program.
C) the service takes place at least once during a typical school week.
D) the parents are willing to sign a consent form allowing the teacher to provide the service.
Q:
The NICHCY definition of people with severe disabilities specifies that individuals must require supports in
A) one major life activity.
B) more than one major life activity in order to participate in the community.
C) at least two major life activities in order to be independent.
D) three or more major life activities to qualify for support from the federal government.
Q:
A child who has difficulty controlling his movements, but whose disability is not neurological, has a(n)
A) muscular/skeletal condition.
B) neuromotor impairment.
C) chronic illness.
D) infectious disease.
Q:
Skandar does not believe in himself and does not try to learn, resulting in a dependency on others. This is referred to as
A) motivation.
B) immaturity.
C) learned helplessness.
D) ADHD.
Q:
Which landmark court case determined that school districts must provide those services that permit a student with disabilities to benefit from instruction?
A) Irving Independent School District v. Tatro
B) Rowley v. Hendrick Hudson School District
C) Smith v. Robinson
D) Cedar Rapids School District v. Garret F
Q:
D.P. is an individual with cerebral palsy who has written and directed a small film. He wants to showcase his work at a film festival. Which of the following should D.P. consider because it highlights films made by people with disabilities?
A) the Academy Awards' Special Films category
B) Sundance Film Festival
C) Sprout Film Festival
D) Cannes Film Festival
Q:
Which of the following is NOT a neuromotor impairment?
A) cerebral palsy
B) seizure disorder
C) polio
D) juvenile arthritis
Q:
The self-explanations about the reasons for one's success or failure are called
A) motivations.
B) attributions.
C) generalizations.
D) hyperactivity.
Q:
Which early 1970s court case extended the right for special education to children with all disabilities?
A) PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
B) Brown v. Board of Education
C) Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia
D) Honig v. Doe
Q:
Complete the following quote by Helen Keller: "Blindness separates a person from __________, but deafness separates him from __________."
A) things; people
B) seeing; communicating
C) seeing; understanding
D) objects; relationships
Q:
According to the organizational scheme in your text, which of the following would NOT be considered a chronic illness?
A) asthma
B) cystic fibrosis
C) hepatitis B
D) diabetes
Q:
Kyle is a 2nd-grader who has very poor reading skills. His teacher has tried several proven methods for reading instruction, but to no avail. Based on this information, Kyle is displaying characteristics of
A) resistance to treatment.
B) ADHD.
C) a behavioral disorder.
D) poor motivation.
Q:
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
A) IEP meetings.
B) FAPE.
C) related services.
D) due process.
Q:
Disabilities whose prevalence and incidence occur very rarely in the general population are referred to as
A) multiple-severe disabilities.
B) very low-incidence disabilities.
C) high-incidence disabilities.
D) ASD.
Q:
According to IDEA, a student who suffers from sickle-cell anemia should be classified as having a(n)
A) orthopedic impairment.
B) other health impairment.
C) physical disability.
D) learning disability.
Q:
Kris is a 4th-grader with a reading/learning disability. Based on information in your text, Kris probably
A) reads at the same rate as his peers, but does not think about what he reads.
B) is able to read silently, but has more difficulty reading out loud.
C) reads at a much faster rate than his peers, but with more errors.
D) learns reading skills differently than his peers, and at a much slower rate.
Q:
Special education is based on the fundamental premise of
A) disability advocacy.
B) civil rights.
C) "separate but equal" education.
D) freedom of speech.
Q:
Cayden has very limited use of both his vision and his hearing. Cayden has
A) multiple-severe disabilities.
B) autism.
C) TBI.
D) deaf-blindness.
Q:
A problem with the structure or functioning of the body refers to
A) a health impairment.
B) an orthopedic impairment.
C) other health impairments.
D) multiple disabilities.
Q:
Which problems below are the primary reasons for current dissatisfaction with IQ/achievement method of identifying learning disabilities?
A) Students must wait until they are performing poorly in school to get help; large numbers of students are identified as having LD.
B) Students with learning disabilities do not actually have normal intelligence; LD is hard to distinguish from low achievement.
C) Proving a discrepancy between intelligence and achievement is difficult and unreliable; there is not enough focus on medical aspects of LD.
D) The method identifies only a few students; it focuses too much on social aspects of LD.
Q:
The first law guaranteeing the rights of students with disabilities to a free appropriate public education was
A) PL 101-336, the Americans with Disabilities Act
B) PL 101-476, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
C) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
D) PL 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act.
Q:
Brayden sustained a serious head injury during football practice. As a result, he has significant difficulty with cognitive tasks, maintaining attention, and he's become very impulsive. Brayden has
A) multiple-severe disabilities.
B) autism.
C) TBI.
D) deaf-blindness.
Q:
Which of the following statements is true?
A) The federal government considers physical disabilities and health disabilities as separate categories.
B) The federal government considers physical disabilities and health disabilities as separate categories for educational services under IDEA '04, but under the same category of other health impairments for vocational services under Section 504.
C) The federal government lumps physical disabilities and health disabilities under one category referred to as orthopedic impairments.
D) The primary difference between orthopedic impairments and other health impairments is that the need for physical therapy qualifies an individual for the former, and a need for drug intervention qualifies an individual for the second.
Q:
Which child described below exhibits unexpected underachievement?
A) Lillyann, grade 2, performs math problems at the fourth-grade level.
B) Ariana, grade 4, performs at the third-grade level in all areas.
C) Jasmine, grade 4, performs at the fourth grade level in all areas except reading, which is at the second-grade level.
D) Nicole, grade 2, performs at the kindergarten level in all areas.
Q:
Considering the appropriate use of disability-related terminology, indicate the most acceptable phrase.
A) retarded children
B) mentally handicapped children
C) children with intellectual and developmental disabilities
D) mentally retarded children
Q:
Graylen has an exceptionally challenging condition. He has more than one disability that influences his learning, independence, and the range of intensive and pervasive supports that he and his family require. Graylen has
A) multiple-severe disabilities.
B) autism.
C) TBI.
D) Asperger syndrome.
Q:
The Hole in the Wall camps provide all of the following services EXCEPT __________ for students with chronic medical problems.
A) initial medical diagnoses
B) week-long camping experience
C) respite care for families
D) doctors, nurses, and camp counselors on staff
Q:
__________ is a characteristic associated with learning disabilities because poor school performance cannot be explained by a student's intellectual potential.
A) Unexpected underachievement
B) Resistant to treatment
C) Low achieving
D) High incidence
Q:
Although Melinda has a hearing loss, she is a skilled lip reader who participates in all aspects of society. She is married, has a high-paying job, and does volunteer work through several community organizations. According to what you've learned from your text, Melinda has a
A) typical lifestyle for a person with a hearing loss.
B) deficit perspective of disability.
C) handicap.
D) disability.
Q:
Based upon information in your text, list at least 10 things that general education teachers can do to support children with autism in inclusive settings.
Q:
__________ was considered to be the founder of the civil rights movement for people with disabilities.
A) Ed Burke
B) Ed Roberts
C) Stuart Little
D) William J. Little
Q:
Although it does not require documentation, the federal definition indicates that a learning disability may be due to
A) minimal brain dysfunction.
B) mental retardation.
C) a stroke.
D) ADHD.
Q:
Mr. and Mrs. 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 suggested that a transition plan be developed to help him be independent after high school, as they intend for him to be cared for by his siblings and others in their community. The Chees have which view of disability?
A) deficit perspective
B) cultural perspective
C) sociological perspective
D) legal perspective
Q:
Ms. Edwards is concerned about the crying and screaming behavior of Merrill, a 10-year-old with ASD in her class. What are the steps she should take to use positive behavior supports to teach him some functionally equivalent behaviors?
Q:
Which of the following is NOT listed in your text as an ancient treatment for spinal cord injuries?
A) application of meat and honey to the neck
B) traction
C) stretching racks
D) herbal remedies that induced hallucinations
Q:
Which famous business person has a learning disability and has developed two web sites to provide both parents and children with important and helpful information on this disability?
A) Gloria Vanderbilt
B) Sean "P. Diddy" Combs
C) Charles Schwab
D) Lee Iacocca
Q:
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?
A) deficit perspective
B) cultural perspective
C) sociological perspective
D) legal perspective
Q:
Clark is a student with ASD who has just enrolled in your program. Describe characteristics that he is likely to have.
Q:
Cillian faces physical challenges because his body is impaired due to a physical deformity. Cillian has a(n)
A) special health care need.
B) muscular disability.
C) physical disability.
D) health disability.
Q:
According to your text, developing skills in __________ and __________ are particularly problematic for students with learning disabilities.
A) reading fluency; reading proficiency
B) decoding; sound-symbol relationships
C) reading fluency; sound-symbol relationships
D) phonemic awareness; decoding
Q:
Dr. Colerick believes that the way society views a person with mental retardation results in a handicap for that individual. Dr. Colerick is a proponent of which view of disability?
A) deficit perspective
B) cultural perspective
C) sociological perspective
D) legal perspective
Q:
Explain the differences between autism and Rett syndrome.
Q:
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(n)
A) immune deficiency allergy.
B) orthopedic disability.
C) physical disability.
D) health disability.
Q:
Which of the following is a practice proven through research to be effective in improving the academic success of students with learning disabilities?
A) explicit instruction
B) Attribute Treatment Interaction Approach
C) elimination of fluorescent lighting
D) horticultural and botanical intervention
Q:
Describe one caution associated with co-teaching.
Q:
List the low-incidence disabilities
Q:
Briefly explain what constitutes a low-incidence disability.
Q:
List the high-incidence disabilities.
Q:
Briefly explain what constitutes a high-incidence disability.
Q:
Briefly define the concept of normalization.
Q:
What does FAPE stand for?
Q:
What is a definition of least restrictive environment?
Q:
Which three disabilities were added to IDEA most recently?
Q:
What are the two exceptions to the "people first language" guidelines discussed in Chapter 1?
Q:
Three of the dimensions of cognitive creative behavior in Guilford's structure of intellect model are
A) novelty, fluency, flexibility
B) fluency, application, production
C) novelty, insight, contribution
D) flexibility, divergence, convergence
Q:
The academic achievement gap between deaf and hard-of-hearing students and their hearing peers
A) remains constant over time
B) increases as students get older
C) decreases as students get older
D) increases in reading but decreases in math as students get older
Q:
What percentage of school-aged students with disabilities have learning disabilities?A) 4.4%B) 23.2%C) 42.3 %D) 62.5%
Q:
Isaac is a student with a disability who belongs to a neighborhood gang. He is involved in an argument with another student in math class. Later that night, Isaac attends a school sponsored football game. Other students report that Isaac has a gun and is threatening to shoot the student he argued with earlier. Isaac is removed from the football game by authorities. Members of the IEP team decide to place Isaac at an alternative school for 45 days. Were Isaac's rights violated?
A) No; the IEP made the decision to remove Isaac so multiple perspectives were considered.
B) No; schools have the right to remove students who bring weapons to school to an interim alternative placement
C) Yes; a student with a disability cannot be removed from school for more than 10 days.
D) Yes; a manifestation determination hearing must be conducted before Isaac can be removed.
Q:
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) views the development of ability and talent as
A) a lifelong process
B) a process dependent on education
C) a process predetermined by genetics
D) a process influenced by the environment
Q:
According to recent research on phonemic awareness and phonics instruction
A) deaf readers can access phonological information
B) deaf readers rarely use phonics as a tool for learning to read
C) teaching phonics to deaf readers is a waste of instructional time
D) the reading processes of deaf and hearing students are very different
Q:
What is the defining characteristic of students with learning disabilities?
A) severe reading problems
B) poor memory and attention
C) difficulty understanding and using language
D) specific and significant achievement deficits in spite of adequate intelligence
Q:
According to the IDEA amendments of 1997 a manifestation determination hearing must be conducted
A) each time a student with a disability is suspended
B) only when a student with a disability is recommended for expulsion
C) when a student with a disability has been suspended in excess of 10 days
D) when the behavior that resulted in the suspension or expulsion is related to the student's disability
Q:
Which best characterizes the 1993 federal definition of gifted and talented presented in the "National Excellence" report?
A) Its primary criterion is intellectual ability.
B) It added psychomotor talent as a criterion for eligibility.
C) It eliminated the term "gifted" as it did not indicate developing ability.
D) It required demonstrated performance of high levels of accomplishment.
Q:
The part of the ear that controls balance is the
A) cochlea
B) eardrum
C) ossicles
D) semicircular canal
Q:
Current research on behavior problems and students with learning disabilities indicates that
A) they engage in more risk-taking behaviors
B) they are immature and over dependent on adults
C) their negative behaviors are caused by hyperactivity
D) their negative behaviors are caused by academic deficits
Q:
Which of the following court rulings declared that school districts could not be compelled to provide costly related services if a student with a disability made adequate progress in general education without those services?
A) Honig v. Doe
B) Stuart v. Nappi
C) Armstrong v. Kline
D) Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley
Q:
Which best describes early federal attempts to define giftedness?
A) The focus was exclusively on academic aptitude.
B) Multiple forms of giftedness were included in the definition.
C) Multiple talents and creativity were included in the definition.
D) The focus was exclusively on students who scored in the top 2% on standardized intelligence tests.
Q:
Which of the following words is a child with a hearing loss likely to learn easily?
A) the
B) walk
C) jealous
D) ashamed
Q:
Which of the following is NOT identified, by the author of your textbook , as likely to improve the math performance of students with learning disabilities?
A) discovery learning
B) fluency training
C) guided practice
D) systematic instruction
Q:
Which of the following court cases sought extended school year services for students with disabilities who regressed during usual school breaks?
A) Brown v. Board of Education [1954]
B) Stuart v. Nappi [1978]
C) Armstrong v. Kline [1979]
D) Timothy W. v. Rochester School District [1989]
Q:
Defend the position that all children are educable.
Q:
Which of the following does not describe zero dB?
A) audiometric zero
B) zero hearing threshold level (HTL)
C) the smallest sound that can be perceived by a normally hearing person
D) the point at which a person who is deaf can no longer perceive sounds
Q:
Which of the following statements about math skills and students with learning disabilities is NOT accurate?A) Math skills plateau by the age of 10 or 12B) Students with learning disabilities are fluent in recalling number facts.C) Students with learning disabilities have difficulty solving story problems.D) Their math skills typically improve by 1 year for every 2 years in school.
Q:
Mrs. Epstein is a middle school science teacher. She is trying to build fluency with science vocabulary so she has constructed a deck of cards with the vocabulary words on one side and the definitions of the words on the other side. Students take turns defining as many words as they can in one minute. What fluency building activity is Mrs. Epstein using?
A) peer controlled learning
B) repeated reading
C) SAFMEDS
D) time trials
Q:
Imagine you are a teacher and the IAT (Intervention Assistance Team) has asked you to complete a before and after "verbal picture" of one of your students who has come to school reporting he has been in a bicycle accident. The description should make it apparent that the child has suffered a traumatic brain injury that is adversely affecting his educational performance. Be sure to include descriptions from all three domains: physical and sensory, cognitive/academic, and social, emotional, and behavioral.
Q:
Jackson's mother complains that the music on his car radio is hurting her ears. The sound level is probably
A) above 60 dB
B) above 85 dB
C) above 100 dB
D) 125 dB and above