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Using the newly written objective from #1 above, label the components.
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List three medical or technological advances that are preventing or treating visual disabilities.
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Correct the following objective:
Given four numbers, Jason will correctly identify the numbers with 80% accuracy.
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____ is the premiere information and advocacy organization for ADHD.
A. The National Institutes of Health
B. CHADD
C. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
D. MADD
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Give an example of an accommodation designed specifically for individuals with disabilities that benefits the general public.
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TRUE or FALSE. The incorporation of psychoeducational assessment into the assessment battery is to provide a baseline of skills from which to plan intervention.
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TRUE or FALSE. Assessment should be conducted using a single source and in a single context to ensure accuracy.
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Explain what mobility is when used to refer to skills for students with visual disabilities.
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Sugary diets, food additives, and poor child-rearing practices
A. are all causes of hyperactivity in children.
B. have been studied extensively to determine their connection to ADHD.
C. have been targets of treatment for hyperactivity, without research to validate these practices.
D. are frequently to blame for the poor school performance of children with ADHD.
Q:
Briefly explain how prevalence numbers are tied to primary disabilities.
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TRUE or FALSE. High-functioning students with ASD do not struggle with receptive language as they have cognitive and expressive language abilities.
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TRUE or FALSE. Due to deficits and social impairments, it can be difficult to establish a rapport with children with ASD.
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Under IDEA the least restrictive environment is:
A. Educating ASD students with basic resources appropriate to their cognitive age
B. Planning an open spaced teaching environment for assessment and instruction
C. Placing students with disabilities in specialized areas of a school and allowing integration with their peers during lunch
D. Educating children diagnosed with any disability to the maximum extent appropriate with their peers without disabilities
Q:
Briefly explain what the expanded core curriculum is for students with visual disabilities.
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During the first half of the 20th century, researchers worked with numerous populations of individuals who exhibited characteristics such as inattention and impulsivity. These populations included all of the following EXCEPT
A. childhood encephalitis survivors
B. soldiers who had brain injuries
C. children who came from families with four or more children
D. students with cerebral palsy
Q:
What are the two terms previously used to describe greater and lesser prevalence rates of disabilities?
Q:
This assessment measures an individuals intellectual/cognitive abilities including full scale IQ, Verbal IQ and Performance IQ.
A. WPPSI-III
B. BRIGANCE (IED-II)
C. WISC-IV
D. Leiter-R
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This assessment measures an individuals developmental abilities including language, motor skills, and social emotional skills.
A. PEP-III
B. BRIGANCE (IED-II)
C. WISC-IV
D. Mullen
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Most importantly, when deciding assessment methods and approaches the individualized nature of the child needs to be considered in regards to
A. The child's age
B. Developmental level
C. Areas of need
D. Specific Diagnosis
E. A, B and C
F. All of the above
Q:
Imagine that you have a student with a visual disability in your class. What are some things you can do to make your classroom safe for this student?
Q:
Which person is generally considered to have been the first to officially document characteristics in children now associated with ADHD?
A. Alexander Crichton
B. George Still
C. Alfred Strauss
D. Kurt Goldstein
Q:
When would the disability classification of developmental delay be used?
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What does the acronym of PENS refer to?
A. Priority of emotional needs
B. Priority educational needs
C. Performance of educational needs
D. Personal emotional needs
Q:
Describe how Autism Spectrum Disorders are diagnosed.
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Explain the current theory on the etiology of ASD, comparing it to previous theories.
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What are some of the social behaviors exhibited by children with visual disabilities that draw negative feedback from peers?
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Why is the Percy Jackson book series good recommended reading for students with ADHD?
A. The stories are very short and require little sustained attention to read.
B. Students can opt to watch the movie instead of read the books, providing them with a UDL option for completing the reading assignment.
C. The author writes in a very uncomplicated style, which makes the books easier to read.
D. All of the main characters have ADHD, but their creativity and ingenuity are highlighted.
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Describe the characteristics of ASD in each of the primary diagnostic areas.
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What does IDEA stand for?
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What are the main characteristics of autism spectrum disorders
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List the three elements of the autism spectrum.
Q:
Briefly explain how braille works.
Q:
According to the textbook, approximately what percentage of individuals with autism have savant skills?
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According to the textbook, what is the incidence of ASD?
Q:
How are High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome similar? How are they different?
Q:
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Medical interventions reduce hyperactivity and improve attention so that improvement in schoolwork is usually seen immediately.
B. To gain improvement in academics and behavior, students with ADHD require a combination of behavioral and medical interventions.
C. Behavior therapy is more effective than medical intervention for improving academic success for students with ADHD.
D. Medical intervention is more effective than behavior therapy in reducing all the problems associated with ADHD.
Q:
What is the difference between Autism and Asperger Syndrome?
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What is a definition of least restrictive environment?
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Jamie Lynn has autism and is in an early childhood special education classroom. Teachers have noticed that Jamie Lynn does not engage in any of the play that the other children do; she doesn"t play dress up or pretend to cook in the home center. This is an example of what cognitive functioning deficit for some children with autism?
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What are three leading causes of visual disabilities in children?
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Carl is a 16 year old with Asperger Syndrome. He has been sent to the principal's office a number of times this school year for arguing with teachers. It seems that when "someone looks at me funny" (as Carl frequently says), his teachers have been trying to tell him that the person was not, in fact, looking at him at all. When this happens, Carl becomes increasingly agitated and argumentative, saying that the teachers are wrong. His teachers cannot figure out why he gets so upset and why he can"t just believe them when they tell him that no one is looking at him funny. Carl's inability to agree with his teachers is an example of what ASD trait?
Q:
Which of the following focuses on the elimination of problem behaviors and on their replacement with positive behaviors?
A. time management
B. self-regulation
C. FBA
D. behavior modification
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Hayden's teachers have been working on receptive vocabulary (discrimination) using a field of two photographs ("show me bird; show me flower"). He seemed to be doing well, getting 100% on all trials for several sessions. However, when they introduced a new flower photo, he began to point to it when asked to show "bird". In the initial training sessions the flower in the photo was yellow and the bird was red. The new flower was also red. It appeared to Hayden's teacher that he was fixating on the color rather than the actual item. This is an example of which cognitive functioning problem common to some children with autism?
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TRUE or FALSE. An individual with ASD cannot simultaneously be diagnosed with a cognitive or learning disability.
Q:
Which three disabilities were added to IDEA most recently?
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TRUE or FALSE. The role of genetics in autism has been clearly defined.
Q:
What is the definition of legally blind?
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The cognitive abilities that control the ability to plan, self-regulate, and engage in goal-directed behavior are referred to as
A. lower-level thinking skills.
B. comorbidity.
C. executive functions.
D. neurotransmitters.
Q:
TRUE or FALSE. The ADI-R can be used as the sole diagnostic tool for ASD
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TRUE or FALSE. Nonverbal learning disabilities (NLB) characteristics include average or low IQ, poor rote memory, strong vocabulary, concrete and literal thinking and language interpretation, difficulty processing nonverbal communication including body language and facial expressions
Q:
What is the function of Watchdog groups like Disability Rights International?
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TRUE or FALSE. Students who have a medical diagnosis of AS and PDD-NOS may be identified by a school team as meeting the IDEA criteria for an autism label.
Q:
List at least two signs that could indicate possible vision problems in one of your students.
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TRUE OR FALSE. Girls affected with classic autism are less likely to be severely impaired.
Q:
All of the following are traits associated with ADHD EXCEPT
A. creativity.
B. intuitiveness.
C. emotional awareness.
D. positive self-image.
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A politician is criticized for using the term mental retardation in a speech. What term should she have used instead?
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What are the four elements that must be present and operating in order for people to see normally?
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TRUE or FALSE. If a child is formally evaluated at age 2, he may not meet full criteria for Autistic Disorder.
Q:
Reggie has just begun taking piano lessons at a nearby music studio. Once a month, his teacher holds group lessons for students across many skill levels. On these days, Reggie raises his hand every time the teacher asks a question, even though many of the questions are targeted toward older students with years of experience, and he has no idea of the answer. Reggie is displaying which key characteristic of ADHD?
A. inattention
B. hyperactivity
C. impulsivity
D. combined type
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Match the following as identified under
a. Section 504
b. IDEA IEP's have specific requirements No parental notice required Provides services in all public schools Transitions services required by age 16 Antidiscrimination law Specific eligibility requirements Disability must limit one or more major life activity Expelled students do not continue to receive services
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The restrictive and repetitive interests of children with ASD, as well as their atypical motor mannerisms, are similar to and may meet the criteria for the additional diagnosis of ___________
A. Depression
B. Anxiety
C. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
D. Attention Deficit Disorder
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What is an exception to the "people first language" guidelines discussed in Chapter 1?
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Liesl is blind. Which type of assistive technology could she use to help her identify whether she is holding a $1, $5, or $10 bill?
A. refreshable braille display
B. EyeNote app for her phone
C. telescope
D. VoiceOverâ„¢ technology on her phone or tablet
Q:
As children repeatedly fail at social interactions and are ridiculed by their peers, they become increasingly at risk for______________
A. Depression
B. Anxiety
C. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
D. Attention Deficit Disorder
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Individuals with AS live in a world that frequently appears over stimulating and unpredictable. Frequently creating a sense of _________
A. Euphoria
B. Anxiety
C. Eagerness
D. Attention Deficit Disorder
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During a science test, most of the students remain in their seats working quietly. Peyton, however, taps his pencil until the lead breaks and gets up to sharpen it three times. He also jumps up and walks to the teacher's desk to ask questions, rather than simply raising his hand. Peyton is displaying which key characteristic of ADHD?
A. inattention
B. hyperactivity
C. impulsivity
D. combined type
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Those diagnosed with high-functioning autism (HFA) have standard scores above
A. 85
B. 70
C. 75
D. 90
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Curb cuts and ramps are examples of
A. accommodations developed for everyday use that happen to benefit people with disabilities.
B. innovations originally designed for people with disabilities that benefit many people.
C. accommodations for people with disabilities that create inconveniences for others.
D. low-tech assistive technology.
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Bernard has a visual disability. Which type of assistive technology would he use to access print on the chalkboard or overhead screen?
A. refreshable braille display
B. magnifier
C. telescope
D. a tactile input device
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The ratio of boys diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome in relation to girls is:
A 1:5
B 2:1
C 8:1
D 6:1
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The ratio of boys diagnosed with autism in relation to girls is:
A. 1:4
B. 2:3
C. 1:3
D. 4:1
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Eli works all of the math problems on a page, even though his teacher specifically told the class to work only the odd-numbered problems. Eli is exhibiting which key characteristic of ADHD?
A. inattention
B. hyperactivity
C. impulsivity
D. combined type
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Which of the following outcomes is disappointing, given the progress made for individuals with disabilities?
A. the percentage of adults with disabilities who are competitively employed
B. the number of individuals with visual disabilities who attend college
C. the percentage of individuals with disabilities who live independently
D. improvements in college and dormitory access for students with disabilities
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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." This description is an example of
A. tactile input.
B. visual input.
C. closed captioning.
D. audio input.
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Due to concerns about hyperactivity, Emile is being assessed for ADHD using the DSM-V criteria. According to these criteria, he must exhibit all of the following EXCEPT
A. at least six symptoms.
B. symptoms to have persisted for at least 6 months.
C. marked improvement when under medical treatment.
D. behaviors are severe enough to affect social, academic, or occupational performance.
Q:
The Dean of Students wonders how many undergraduates at her university have disabilities. If her university's enrollment reflects national trends, she can expect that roughly ____ of her 1,000 undergraduates have disabilities.
A. 10
B. 110
C. 330
D. none.
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Students who are blind may need entirely different curriculum topics from their peers such as
A. language arts.
B. trigonometry at an earlier age to assist with orientation skills.
C. independent life skills.
D. penmanship.
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Which definition is more widely used to identify children with ADHD?
A. IDEA
B. Section 504
C. APA DSM
D. CCBD
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With appropriate instruction and accommodations, experts believe that ____ percent of students with disabilities can achieve at grade level.
A. 45
B. 65
C. 80
D. 90
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Jonas has formed a mental map or ____ of his surroundings.
A. direction
B. orientation
C. spatial relations
D. acuity