Midterm Study Set

Question 1

What is the federal law, signed by the president in 2015, which replaces NCLB?

Answer 1

Every Student Succeeds Act

Question 2

What does IDEA stand for?

Answer 2

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Question 3

Joey, a second grade student, has been having difficulty in school since kindergarten. His biggest challenge, which has only recently become significant, is his lack of progress in learning how to read. His parents are wary of having their son involved with special education, but they want some suggestions from the school on what can be done to assist their child. What would be the first recommended step to take in this situation?

Answer 3

With parent’s permission, assess Joey for a possible reading or learning disability.

Question 4

IDEA was first enacted by Congress in

Answer 4

1975

Question 5

Which of the following teachers is using person-first language?

Answer 5

Mr. Conners said, “Children with disabilities are often included.”

Question 6

What two disability categories constitute about two-thirds of all students who are classified as disabled?

Answer 6

Learning disabilties(34%) and speech/language impairments(20%)

Question 7

The process of determining a student’s behavior is a direct result of the student’s disability of which of the following?

Answer 7

Manifestation determination

Question 8

What is the current age span for services under IDEA?

Answer 8

Birth to 21

Question 9

Roberto, who speaks English as a second language, has been having difficulty with reading and writing tasks in his third grade class. After he is referred for testing, his scores on the WISC-III are significantly subaverage. His family contests the results of the testing. Which of the following principles from IDEA can they cite as inconsistent with the test?

Answer 9

Non-discriminatory assessment

Question 10

Which principle of IDEA is being violated in this situation? When the parent, Mr. Jackson, disagreed with a recommendation from the IEP team regarding his son, he was told that the team’s decision was final.

Answer 10

Parent and student participation

Question 11

2017/18 numbers (U.S. Dept. of Ed.)
*@_____ million students ages 6-21 receiving special education services

Answer 11

7.5 million

Question 12

What kind of language should we use to refer to children with disablities?

Answer 12

Person first language

Question 13

FAPE

Answer 13

Free and Appropriate Education

Question 14

Zero Reject IDEA principle

Answer 14

Ensures all children (3-21) have FAPE

Question 15

Non discriminatory evaluation

Answer 15

Determination of need for presence of disability and need for special services based on screening, pre-referral, response to intervention…

Question 16

Appropriate Education

Answer 16

Individualized education that is appropirate and outcome oriented
Endrow F. Must ensure progress

Question 17

Least restrictive invironment

Answer 17

Inclusion in the gen ed classroom

Question 18

Procedural due process

Answer 18

Makes schools and parents accountable to one another. Mediation and due process hearing

Question 19

Student and parent participation

Answer 19

Parents, as members of the team, have power to receive info and veto. Rights are transferred to student at age of majority

Question 20

Every student succeeds act formerly no child left behind act principles

Answer 20

Accountability for results
 School safety
 Parental choice
 Teacher quality
 Scientifically-based (evidenced-based) methods of teaching
 Local flexibility
Also
 Aligned with IDEA because it seeks improved outcomes for
students with disabilities

Question 21

Section 504

Answer 21

Accommadations, not services

Question 22

IDEA requires that students with disabilities learn the general education curriculum in the same manner as students without disabilities.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Models of inclusive teaching include

Answer 23

Team teaching
Station Teaching
Lead teacher

Question 24

Universal design includes

Answer 24

Designing instruction that has multiple means of representation, action, and engagement

Question 25

What is the definition of adaptive skill?

Answer 25

Adaptive behavior refers to a person’s social responsibility and independent performance of daily activities. PASEN

Question 26

Related Services are

Answer 26

Non-instructional modifications and supports that allow students with special needs to be educated within the general education environment as much as possible

Question 27

Do related services change academic content or expecations?

Answer 27

No

Question 28

The principle of natural proportions states that

Answer 28

students with disabilities should be placed in schools at approximately the same rate as the disabled population of that community

Question 29

In which field or discipline did universal design originate?

Answer 29

Architecture

Question 30

Which would best describe universal design in architecture?

Answer 30

Sidewalk curb cut-outs

Question 31

a task analysis helps a student:

Answer 31

Break down multi-step jobs

Question 32

approximately what percentage of intellectual disability cases were caused by environmental factors?

Answer 32

40%

Question 33

The ability to transfer knowledge or behavior learned from one task to another task is called

Answer 33

Generalization

Question 34

For a diagnosis of an intellectual disability, symptoms must originate in the individual prior to what age?

Answer 34

18

Question 35

Several years ago, the federal definition of mental retardation was changed to what term?

Answer 35

Intellectual Disability

Question 36

Which setting is generally the preferred setting for teaching functional skills to students with intellectual disabilities when they are nearing graduation from school?

Answer 36

The community

Question 37

An early suggested cause of autism (later refuted) related to parenting styles characterized as:

Answer 37

Refrigerator Mothers

Question 38

According to your textbook, excessive touching; excessive reliance on routines; and repeated gestures and mannerisms are characteristics of which of the following?

Answer 38

Repetitive Restricted behaviors

Question 39

According to our class discussion, which of the following consists of extraordinary talents in areas such as calendar calculating, musical ability, mathematical skills, memorization, and mechanical abilities?

Answer 39

Savant syndrome

Question 40

Do males or females have higher rates of autism?

Answer 40

Males

Question 41

Behaviors such as head banging and biting are examples of obsessions.

Answer 41

False

Question 42

Which of the following identifies specific relationships between a student's behavior and the circumstances that trigger those behaviors, especially those that impede a student's ability to learn?

Answer 42

Functional Behavior assessment

Question 43

Which two areas are usually not delayed in individuals with high functioning autism (Asperger Syndrome)?

Answer 43

Language and intellectual functioning

Question 44

Indicate which characteristic of autism is described: Joe has delays in interacting with others and developing reciprocal relationships with others.

Answer 44

Atypical social development

Question 45

Which component (or level) of positive behavior support is a school using when it posts school-wide expectations and rewards students with coupons when they follow such expectations?

Answer 45

Universal support

Question 46

IDEA requires schools to consider using positive behavior supports for students with challenging behavior?

Answer 46

True

Question 47

Which skills or abilities may be affected by the presence of a learning disability?

Answer 47

Cognitive, reading, math

Question 48

Which is the most prevalent strategy to promote participation and progress through the general curriculum?

Answer 48

Differentiated instruction

Question 49

In addition to using the discrepancy approach, individual states may now use what method to identify students with learning disabilities?

Answer 49

Response to Intervention

Question 50

Which one of the following is part of the exclusionary criteria for learning disabilities?

Answer 50

An impairment that is caused primarily by poor instruction

Question 51

Ms. Carter uses one-minute math worksheets as part of her assessment package. This is an example of curriculum-based measurement.

Answer 51

True

Question 52

The household in which a child grows up may have some impact on a learning disability.

Answer 52

True

Question 53

Mr. Steward teaches history. His teaching style is to lecture to his students and require them to write down notes and important dates to study for the chapter tests. A suggestion for Mr. Steward to differentiate his instructional process would be to do which of the following?

Answer 53

Provide visual or graphic organizers to go along with his lectures

Question 54

The textbook identifies mnemonic strategies as being effective in teaching what content area?

Answer 54

Writing

Question 55

A common characteristic of students with learning disabilities is their average or below average intelligence.

Answer 55

False

Question 55

The textbook describes what explicit or direct instructional approach that utilizes multisensory strategies in teaching phonemic awareness?

Answer 55

Orton-gillingham

Question 56

Response to Intervention

Answer 56

A problem solving approach that involves multiple tioers of increasingly intense, research-based interventions matched to the student's needs

Question 57

Discrepancy Model

Answer 57

A test that seeks to identify the presences of a learning disability by locating a discrepancy/gap between a student's intelligence test scores and academic achievement

Question 58

Which of the following violates the principles of universal design as related to supporting students with TBI?

Answer 58

Correct student's behavior at end of class to avoid embarrassment

Question 59

Which of the following events causes death from TBI than any other?

Answer 59

Auto accidents

Question 60

Which professional helps the student develop the ability to complete daily living skills and strengthen the ability to use small muscles in skills like handwriting?

Answer 60

Occupational therapist

Question 61

The child's age at the time of the injury significantly affects cognitive functioning and rehabilitation prospects.

Answer 61

True

Question 61

What characterizes a Traumatic Brain Injury?

Answer 61

Must be aquired Must be caused by an external physical force

Question 62

Without proper therapy, muscles of TBI patients may atrophy.

Answer 62

True

Question 63

Which professional helps develop the student's muscle strength and stamina and use of big muscle groups?

Answer 63

Physical Therapist

Question 63

Outcomes related to TBI will vary depending on all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 63

Socio-economic status

Question 64

What are the two types of head injuries associated with TBI?

Answer 64

Closed head injury and open head injury (bacteria can contact the brain).

Question 65

Receptive communication is what is

Answer 65

Received

Question 65

A speech disorder refers to:

Answer 65

Difficulty pronouncing sounds

Question 66

What is the smallest unit of sound?

Answer 66

Phoneme

Question 67

What term refers to the way we use language in various contexts?

Answer 67

Pragmatics

Question 68

Speech and language disorders are the most common category of disorders for students on IEPs.

Answer 68

False

Question 69

An environmental cause of a communication disorder is when it:

Answer 69

it has no identifiable origin

Question 69

An acquired communication disorder is when it:

Answer 69

When it occurs after birth

Question 69

A dialect is a language disorder.

Answer 69

False

Question 70

An example of an articulation disorder is:

Answer 70

Aprixia of speech

Question 71

Phonology/phonemes

Answer 71

Sound system, the smallest units of sound

Question 72

Morphology/morphemes

Answer 72

Word forms, smallest unit with meaning

Question 73

Syntax

Answer 73

Word order and sentence structure

Question 74

Semantics

Answer 74

Word meanings and sentence meanings

Question 75

Pragmatics

Answer 75

Use of communication in contexts

Question 76

Apraxia of speech

Answer 76

Motor speech disorder affecting the planning of speech

Question 77

Fluency disorders

Answer 77

Interruptions in the flow of speech; stuttering

Question 78

Two causes of speech and language disorders

Answer 78

Biological: caused by identifiable problem Environmental: Those with no identifiable origin

Question 79

A student who lives in which of the following situations is more likely to develop emotional or behavioral disorders?

Answer 79

Single-family homes

Question 80

What is IDEA's definition for emotional behavior disorders?

Answer 80

a condition that is (a) accompanied by one or more of the following characteristics over a long time and to a marked degree and that (b) adversely affects a child’s educational performance: An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances A general, pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems.

Question 81

instructional activities that integrate teaching activities with community service

Answer 81

Service learning

Question 82

Students with emotional or behavioral disorders have higher rates of being held back a grade

Answer 82

True

Question 83

What is the name of the most standard classification system for mental illness and emotional-behavioral disorders?

Answer 83

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Question 84

Environmental factors that contribute to emotional and behavioral mental disorders include

Answer 84

Family School

Question 85

Which of the following uses students with emotional or behavioral disorders as tutors for nondisabled peers?

Answer 85

Reverse-role tutoring

Question 86

In most cases, what appears to be the two main causes of emotional or behavior disorders?

Answer 86

Biological and environmental

Question 87

Symptoms of EBD must be ----------

Answer 87

Chronic

Question 88

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Answer 88

causes a pattern of angry/irritable, mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, and/or vindictiveness Elementary/middle school

Question 89

Conduct disorder

Answer 89

persistent pattern of antisocial behavior that significantly interferes with others’ rights or with schools’ and communities’ behavioral expectations.

Question 90

What IDEA category includes AD/HD?

Answer 90

Other health impairments

Question 91

What are the conditions which define AD/HD by the American Psychiatric Association?

Answer 91

The condition must be persistent, be manifested before the age of seven, and be observed for at least six months

Question 92

Hyperactivity effects more adults than children.

Answer 92

False

Question 93

AD/HD is associated with what kind of impairments

Answer 93

Motivation, memory, and goal-directed behavior

Question 94

According to our class discussion, what medication is commonly prescribed to deal with symptoms of AD/HD?

Answer 94

Adderal

Question 95

Things that do not Cause AD/HD?

Answer 95

Lack of self control Poor parenting Too much tv or vid games Sugar Fast paced culture

Question 96

What are some causes of AD/HD?

Answer 96

Heredity, environment

Question 97

What can help manage AD/HD symptoms?

Answer 97

Physical exercise