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Special Education
Q:
Dr. Keiper is studying a young child with ASD. She describes his behavior in terms of the events that stimulate, maintain, and increase the behavior's likelihood. Dr. Keiper is engaged in
A. task analysis.
B. discrete trial training.
C. applied behavior analysis.
D. structured teaching.
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TRUE or FALSE. The more families understand and are able to carry out various ABA strategies within the context of their daily routines, the more opportunities children have for learning specific skills.
Q:
Ms. Willow-Hamm has a student with ADHD. She is wondering what types of accommodations she can implement to help this student finish his work. What are recommendations that you can share with her?
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TRUE or FALSE. Discrimination Training allows for the basic building blocks of language comprehension to be taught.
Q:
If a student's weekly probe scores on a graph are consistently below the CBM goal line, that is an indication that
A. he probably only needs to do CBM probes twice a month.
B. he has already mastered the necessary skills for the academic year in that subject.
C. the teacher may need to double-check his graphing skills.
D. the teacher needs to adjust instruction or provide additional supports.
Q:
The CDC now estimates that the ASD prevalence rate is 1 in
A. 51)
B. 121)
C. 81)
D. 271)
Q:
TRUE or FALSE. If a student is not motivated to learn, learning is not likely to occur.
Q:
You have a student with ADHD who is continually off-task. List at least four things you can do to help this student stay focused.
Q:
TRUE or FALSE. ABA was developed to exclusively address those diagnosed with ASD.
Q:
TRUE or FALSE. The guiding principle of ABA is that all behavior is learned.
Q:
Match the following explanations of schedule planninga. Shapingb. Chainingc. ModelingOver time, closer approximations of the behavior are required before reinforcement is provided.The process of demonstrating a behavior for a student to imitate.The instructional aspect is that students are taught to put multiple behaviors together in succession.
Q:
Formative assessments
A. are typically given at the end of the school year to evaluate students' mastery of grade-level content.
B. allow teachers to constantly monitor students' progress and make instructional adjustments accordingly.
C. are a type of differentiated instruction.
D. are a good tool for minimum competency testing.
Q:
Dr. Bordelon is the special education director for a small school district of approximately 15,000 students, 52% of whom are boys. Assuming her students are similar to those in the national population, about how many boys with ASD can she anticipate in her district?
A. approximately 150
B. between 300"400
C. nearly 50
D. about 15
Q:
ABA therapy for children with autism should be provided for at least ____ years to produce optimal outcomes.
A. 3
B. 5
C. 1
D. 2
Q:
Compare and contrast the IDEA and DSM-V definitions of ADHD.
Q:
Every day, Caleb takes a one-minute test on his "x4" multiplication facts. When he is able to pass this test, he will begin taking one-minute tests on his "x5" facts. Caleb is engaged in an example of
A. differentiated instruction.
B. summative assessment.
C. CBM.
D. mastery measurement.
Q:
Research suggests that 1:1 intervention at less than ___ hours per week is not likely to result in many developmental gains.
A. 15
B. 40
C. 35
D. 25
Q:
This strategy is used when the student attempts to gain access to a desired item or activity and the teacher prevents access contingent on a specific requesting behavior.
A. Small portions
B. Sabotage
C. Missing pieces
D. Blocking
Q:
Which researcher's work in applied behavior analysis has produced many positive benefits for children with ASD and their families?
A. Hans Asperger
B. Bruno Bettelheim
C. Leo Kanner
D. Ivar Lovaas
Q:
This instruction is often used to increase a student's vocabulary.
A. Mand
B. Tact
C. Echoic
D. Intraverbal
Q:
Explain how stimulant medications affect the brain.
Q:
A progress monitoring probe is
A. not a reliable gauge of a student's skill levels.
B. a type of summative assessment.
C. a short test that can be administered in a matter of minutes.
D. often used in mandatory exit tests.
Q:
During DTT instruction, this prevents the student from being confused during multiple trial sessions?
A. Prompting
B. Clearing the field
C. Thinning
D. Scaffolding
Q:
Which person's erroneous theories about "refrigerator mothers" and absentee fathers being the cause of autism caused untold devastation for families?
A. Hans Asperger
B. Bruno Bettelheim
C. Leo Kanner
D. Ivar Lovaas
Q:
Another term for discriminative stimulus is?
A. Motivator
B. Antecedent
C. Consequence
D. Behavior
Q:
Arvid uses a self-instruction or self-talk strategy to make sure he works carefully. Give an example of what this might look like.
Q:
Pavlov's 1927 dog experiment is an example of?
A. Classical Conditioning
B. Operant Conditioning
Q:
When teachers differentiate instruction, they should be knowledgeable about each student's academic skill levels, which are a component that reflects their
A. readiness.
B. interests.
C. learning profile.
D. process.
Q:
Describe when and how to use different types of visual schedules.
Q:
Keone developed normally until he was 5 years old, when his parents noticed a marked regression in his language and social skills. Keone is displaying characteristics of a child with
A. childhood disintegrative disorder.
B. Asperger syndrome.
C. Rett syndrome.
D. pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified.
Q:
Discuss examples of environmental supports in the home, school, and community.
Q:
Describe why the use of environmental supports is important for classrooms serving students with ASD.
Q:
Ashley uses a self-monitoring strategy. Briefly explain what this is.
Q:
All of the students in Mr. Adams' language arts class complete the same instructional activity, but with varying levels of difficulty that are based on their individual readiness levels. This is an example of
A. instructional scaffolding.
B. tiered content.
C. curriculum compacting.
D. a jigsaw activity.
Q:
List at least four types of instructional materials / tools.
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:
List at least three safety concerns in a home environment.
Q:
What are the three options through which services are provided to students with ADHD?
Q:
Sketch an example of each of the visual supports listed in question #1 above.
Q:
List three types of visual supports for individuals with ASD.
Q:
When Mr. Weber teaches mathematics, he includes advanced applications for his gifted students and provides additional scaffolding for students who struggle with some of the concepts. Which element of differentiated instruction is he adjusting?
A. content
B. process
C. product
D. readiness
Q:
Temple Grandin's greatest contribution to the field of autism is
A. exposing the fraudulent research scam that caused millions of parents to forego vaccines for their children.
B. identifying specific genetic markers that contribute to the condition.
C. providing insight into the lives of people with ASD.
D. developing the ABA techniques that have improved functioning for individuals with severe forms of ASD.
Q:
Why is there is no accurate estimate of the number of students with ADHD in this country?
Q:
TRUE or FALSE. Sensory issues are always identified elements of an IEP.
Q:
TRUE or FALSE. Visuals schedules can serve as motivators.
Q:
TRUE or FALSE. Re-arranging the physical space and the use of visual supports is an effective way to prepare and guide individuals with ASD on interactions in various environments.
Q:
Which of the following would be an example of the UDL principle of multiple means of action and expression?
A. giving students options such as writing a paper, producing a video, or doing a presentation to demonstrate their knowledge
B. incorporating interactive components of computer-based resources into lessons
C. allowing students to select the degree of difficulty, the depth of study, or the learning tools used
D. providing written or oral options for taking a test
Q:
Because of the efforts of Bob and Suzanne Wright and Autism Speaks,
A. millions of dollars have been raised for ASD research.
B. children with ASD can attend special summer camps that are designed to meet their unique needs.
C. children with ASD in Baltimore have a specially designed playground that enhances communication efforts.
D. many formerly nonverbal children with ASD have developed limited verbal skills.
Q:
TRUE or FALSE. Individuals with ASD are highly competent in emotional expression and age-appropriate social skills.
Q:
Match the following explanations of schedule planninga. Visual Supportsb. Primingc. Social Narrativesd. ChecklistsEnables students to monitor their own progress and predict the next steps.Providing information in advance of an activity to help prepare students for what is to comeUsed to make important directions or activities clearer than when using words alone.Writing stories about how to cope with activities that happen unexpectedly or accidentally.
Q:
How have neuroimaging studies helped to verify a biological basis for ADHD?
Q:
Which of the following would be an example of the UDL principle of multiple means of action and expression?
A. giving students options such as writing a paper, producing a video, or doing a presentation to demonstrate their knowledge
B. using print materials, graphics, illustrations, and video to teach a concept
C. allowing students to select the degree of difficulty, the depth of study, or the learning tools used
D. letting students choose the topics they want to study from a list of required content standards
Q:
Boundary markers are ______
A. A form of assessment
B. Visual cues
C. An instructional tool
D. A & C
E. All of the above
Q:
Bernard Rimland
A. dedicated his life to studying autism after his son was diagnosed with the condition, and founded what is now the Autism Society of America.
B. is an individual with ASD who paints elaborately detailed landscapes from memories of places he has visited.
C. is a college professor with ASD who specializes in animal husbandry and has increased awareness of what it is like to have autism through books and speeches.
D. faked data about his research in order to profit financially from lawsuits against childhood vaccine manufacturers.
Q:
Visually presented information is more concrete than verbal information for individuals with ASD.
A. This creates a greater processing speed for students
B. This has no impact on the individuals learning ability
C. This creates a slower processing speed for students
D. This leaves students overwhelmed
Q:
Which of the following is not a major sensory consideration when making modification to the physical environment for an individual with ASD?
A. Lighting
B. Sounds
C. Topography
D. Smells
E. Temperature
Q:
Abby is 5th grader with ADHD. Which would be more effective for her: specific immediate feedback or feedback at the end of an activity? Briefly explain why
Q:
Which of the following would be an example of the UDL principle of multiple means of representation?
A. giving students options such as writing a paper, producing a video, or doing a presentation to demonstrate their knowledge
B. using print materials, graphics, illustrations, and video to teach a concept
C. allowing students to select the degree of difficulty, the depth of study, or the learning tools used
D. bringing in multiple guest speakers to lecture on a certain content topic
Q:
Benjamin began playing complicated melodies on the piano at 18 months and at 4 years of age can hear any piece of music once and replay it perfectly. Yet, Benjamin is nonverbal and grows agitated when others are around. Benjamin displays characteristics of
A. a child with an intellectual disability.
B. an autistic savant.
C. a child with a hearing loss who is gifted.
D. a typical child with ASD.
Q:
Repeating words said by others is referred to as?
A. Repetition
B. Modeling
C. Echolalia
D. Echo
Q:
Discuss issues across the lifespan for families of children and youth with ASD.
Q:
What are some of the positive characteristics associated with ADHD?
Q:
The decision to drop out of high school
A. occurs as the result of a gradual process that transpires over a period of time.
B. is usually made during a rash, impulsive moment.
C. is often done with the approval of the student's parents, who need extra support with family or financial matters.
D. is one that most dropouts do not regret.
Q:
Describe the impact of autism on siblings.
Q:
Discuss issues that may impact collaboration between families and professionals and discuss ways that professionals can improve collaboration.
Q:
Describe the positive and negative impact of ASD on parents.
Q:
Mickey has ASD. He frequently engages in disruptive behavior, including purposely banging his head on his desk. Mickey's head-banging behavior is an example of
A. echolalia.
B. self-injury.
C. stereotypies.
D. patterning.
Q:
What are executive functions?
Q:
Javier is frequently absent, rarely does homework, and is uninvolved in school activities. His teachers know that he works 30 hours per week to supplement his family's income. They believe that, given his family's low-income level, he will be motivated to stay in school until graduation. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. The probability that Javier will drop out of school is relatively low.
B. Javier is displaying symptoms of drug abuse, not high school dropout.
C. Javier is displaying classic dropout warning signs and needs support to stay in school.
D. Javier will likely stay in school if he can cut back to 25 hours of work per week.
Q:
List the risk factors that Gray (2008), suggests predict poor psychological adjustment among siblings of a family with a child with autism?
Q:
What are the most likely impacts a child with ASD may have on a family?
Q:
Brandon, a child with ASD, flaps his hands continuously. He is demonstrating
A. stereotypies.
B. echolalia.
C. self-injurious behavior.
D. nonverbal communication.
Q:
What are the three defining behavioral characteristics of ADHD?
Q:
List at least five tips for working collaboratively with families.
Q:
List examples of ways in which professionals can get to know the families of individuals with ASD with whom they work.
Q:
Which of the following statements about high school dropouts is correct?
A. The majority of dropouts report doing most of their homework and performing well in school.
B. The high school dropout rate is currently higher than 20 percent.
C. The increase in computer industry and high-tech jobs that require only vocational training has fueled the dropout rates.
D. Most dropouts report that they would have worked harder if teacher expectations had been higher.
Q:
Brandon's mother asks, "Are you hungry?" He responds by saying, "Are you hungry?" Brandon, who has ASD, is
A. exhibiting defiance that is typical of children with ASD.
B. demonstrating echolalia.
C. carefully repeating what he hears in an attempt to learn language.
D. exhibiting stuttering.
Q:
List possible family needs when a child has an ASD.
Q:
List the important priorities of families of children with ASD.
Q:
Which of the following statements summarizes the most recent research regarding the link between diet and ADHD?
A. Dietary supplements are most effective when students are not taking stimulant medications.
B. Restrictive diets are fairly easy to implement, particularly for families with limited budgets.
C. The effectiveness of restrictive diets has been confirmed by research and parental anecdotes.
D. There appears to be a link between ADHD and exposure to pesticides through consumption of fruits and vegetables.