sped

Tauret has difficulty understanding word meanings and word relationships. This means that Tauret finds _____ challenging.

semantics

Which of these goals are written in language that will increase students' access or approachability to the general curriculum?

"Adria will express ideas about the Colonial War." "Paul will solve equations using geometric principles."

For those pupils with a disability, IDEA requires that their IEPs provide a pre-approved set of related services that are relevant to all IEP students.

False

Which statement describes an aspect of an individualized education program (IEP)?

IEPs contain measurable annual goals while also emphasizing exposure to general education.

Claudio is one and a half years below grade level in reading. Prior to initiating a referral for possible special education services, what step will his teacher likely take?

Initiate pre-referral intervention.

Which level of Bloom's taxonomy encourages the learner to think about why things are done the way they are by breaking down information into steps or parts?

analyze

The third level of Bloom's taxonomy, "_____," involves questions that ask students to use learned concepts and theories in new situations.

apply

The concept of universal design originated in the field of:

architecture.

Croft has been referred to a psychologist by his teacher, who reports that he displays persistent patterns of inattention and impulsivity that appear to be more frequent than is typically observed in other children his age. The psychologist is most likely to diagnose Croft with:

attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

The ability to withhold a planned response, interrupt a response that has already been initiated, and protect an ongoing activity from competing or distracting stimuli is known as:

behavioral inhibition.

A partnership between two or more individuals who are working toward achieving a mutually agreed-on goal is known as:

collaboration.

Corwin has a hearing loss caused by a blockage to the transmission of sound through his middle ear. This is known as a(n) _____ hearing loss.

conductive

Individuals who are _____ often see themselves as belonging to a different culture with its own language, traditions, and values.

deaf

Which term describes an instructional process that provides teachers with the flexibility to offer support to individuals or groups of students with diverse learning preferences, strengths, and needs?

differentiated instruction

Which type of educational settings are preferred as a least restrictive option for school-age students with disabilities?

regular classrooms with support services

Which process can determine if the pupil will respond to empirically validated, scientifically based interventions?

response to intervention

Which of the following is NOT part of the federal definition of emotional disturbance?

disrespect and challenging of authority

Some researchers believe that ADHD results from a deficiency or dysfunction of the neurotransmitter _____ in the regions of the brain that control activity and attention.

dopamine

Rafael is a student with emotional or behavioral disorders. One day in class he hits another student in the face. An appropriate response from his teacher would be to

enforce the classroom rules and administer consequences.

During a lesson about geography, Mr. Zebo offers his students a variety of resources, choices within the content area, and choices about where they work. Mr. Zebo is providing multiple means of:

engagement

Ms. Lucy, an eighth-grade algebra teacher, uses a variety of methods, for example, a game of charades, to motivate and challenge her students with the intent of boosting their interest in topics such as linear equations. In other words, Ms. Lucy applies multiple means of _____ to make the topic relevant and appealing to her students.

engagement

Dysfunctional child-rearing practices is one possible _____ risk factor in the etiology of emotional or behavioral disorders.

environmental

Which term refers to the key basic concepts presented in a lesson that are used to guide student learning through inquiry?

essential questions

Which terms represent a category in Bloom's taxonomy of educational objectives?

evaluate, create, apply

Which strategy focuses on scientifically validated instructional practices or teaching strategies that research has documented to be effective?

evidence-based practice

Individuals with ADHD often have difficulty with _____, which manifests as forgetfulness, lack of emotional control, and problems following rules or directions.

executive functioning

What characteristics do students with autism exhibit that coin the nickname "little professor"?

extensive vocabulary, within a narrow area of interest.

A response to intervention (RTI) framework emphasizes a "wait to fail" approach. true or false

false

All children with Autism experience sensory symptoms, such as repetitive motor movements. true vs false

false

Boys are four times more likely than girls to be identified as learning disabled, which indicates that males in general are more likely to have a learning disability. true vs false

false

Receptive language refers to the production of language that is understood by and meaningful to others. true vs false

false

Research has shown a connection between Autism and the Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccine. true vs false

false

Students who are at risk, such as those who are homeless or victims of child abuse, automatically qualify for special education services. true or false?

false

Universal design for learning is of primary benefit to students with disabilities or differences, and has shown to be of limited or no effectiveness with "regular" students. true or false?

false

Wanda has a stuttering problem, which is a(n) _____ disorder that involves the rate, flow, and rhythm of speech.

fluency

The frequency of a particular sound is a measure of the rate at which the sound source vibrates and is measured in:

hertz

Shari is excited about starting a cooperative teaching venture. To start, she realizes that she will want to discuss _____ with her team teaching partner.

how to ensure a sense of parity

Social stories are used to:

improve social interactions

A sudden, temporary change in the normal functioning of the brain's electrical system as a result of excessive, uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain is called a:

seizure

Learners on the autism spectrum who require less support (such as Asperger syndrome) differ from those who need more support in that their deficits are primarily:

social

Cooperative teaching is an instructional approach in which a general educator and a _____ teach together in a general education classroom.

special education teacher

Which type of cooperative teaching method focuses on dividing up the lesson into two or more different activities and presenting them in various locations in the classroom?

station teaching

Rutger is a 7-year-old student who is blind. During class, he sometimes weaves his head and rocks his body. Both of these _____ behaviors often attract negative attention.

stereotypic

Which group has the highest dropout rate among all individuals with disabilities, with approximately one half of the students leaving school before graduation?

students with emotional or behavioral disorders

The most collaborative teaching model is _____ teaching, in which both teachers equally share the instructional activities for the entire class.

team

Which level of intervention provides the most specialized instruction and addresses the specific needs of individual learners?

tertiary

Down syndrome, a common chromosomal abnormality, is an example of an intellectual disability that has a(n) _____ cause.

prenatal

Which of the following are one of the six stages of student learning?

-application -maintenance -entry level -generalization

Which activities are key responsibilities of paraprofessionals?

-facilitating social interactions between and among classmates -supervising pupils in the playground, cafeteria, or study halls

Adaptations are adjustments to environments that are made to increase which aspects of learning for all students?

-flexibility -use -accessibility

Which behaviors are key indicators of possible hearing impairment in children?

-frequent requests to repeat verbal information -tugging or pulling of ear -daydreaming

Which disabilities are considered to be high incidence?

-language impairments -developmental delays -learning disabilities -emotional disturbance

Which behavioral characteristics are representative of the motivation dimension for learners with an intellectual disability?

-learned helplessness -external locus of control -outer-directedness

What are the three categories of visual impairments?

-low-vision -functionally blind -blind

Based on the three essential qualities of UDL, the researchers at the Center for Applied Special Technology propose that teachers consider which curricular components?

-materials and resources -assessment -goals -methods

Which elements make up the core principles of effective collaboration?

-mutual respect -reflection -clear communication

Research on the etiology of autism spectrum disorders has implicated which factors as possible causal agents?

-neurological -genetic -environmental

Which disabilities are considered to be low incidence?

-sensory impairments -autism spectrum disorders -traumatic brain injury

What are the three criteria used in defining intellectual disability?

-significant limitations in intellectual functioning -deficits in adaptive behaviors -occurrence before 18 years of age

Which products on the market today reflect the idea of universal design?

-traffic lights that beep an audio signal -appliance manuals with pictures and/or videos -public signs that display in more than one language

Autism spectrum disorders are developmental disabilities that adversely affect a child's educational performance and significantly affect which of the following?

-verbal communication -social interaction -nonverbal communication

What are the three basic types of speech impairments?

-voice disorders -fluency disorders -articulation disorders

What is the estimated percent of students with EBD who RECEIVE SERVICES under IDEA?

1%

In order to be better informed about students with emotional and behavioral disorders you as the general education teacher decided to do some research. In your research you found that the reasonable prevalence estimates of student with emotional and behavioral disorders range from:

3-6%

Since the early 1990s, the number of students with autism receiving a special education has increased more than _____ percent.

7,700

High-incidence disabilities account for almost _____ percent of children ages 6 through 21 receiving a special education under IDEA.

80

What is the acronym for the basic principles of universal design that can be used to assess the classroom setting?

ACCESS

Many of the strategies and programs that are designed to solicit parental involvement have been devised primarily to serve:

English-speaking families.

Under the federal definitions of disabilities, which student is likely to have a speech or language impairment? Assume that in all cases, the impairment is adversely affecting his or her educational performance.

Melanie, who has a communication disorder that involves stuttering whenever she tries to speak

Which teacher is implementing the concept of clarity in the social environment?

Mr. Baldwin, whose classroom has rules, procedures, and directions that are simple and consistent

What is the FULL NAME of the CURRENT federal law for special education?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

One of the experiences common to students with emotional or behavioral disorders is that they are often blamed for their actions by those around them, who may not be aware of a disability. Which of the following is another experience common to this group of students?

Their behaviors are almost always upsetting and troubling to those who teach, live, and work with them.

Which statement reflects the philosophy of universal design for learning (UDL)?

UDL assumes that there is no one method of presentation or expression that provides equal access for all learners.

Which example illustrates a people-first perspective?

a child who is deaf

Which components are included in the PL 94-142 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act? a. a Common Core correlation plan b. a free appropriate public education c. procedural due process d. rehabilitation counseling e. an individualized education program (IEP)

a free appropriate public education c. procedural due process e. an individualized education program (IEP)

In order for the social environment to be applicable or useful to all learners, the teacher must focus on which factor?

accessibility

One of the criteria for a specific learning disability is that a child demonstrate a severe discrepancy between his or her _____ and intellectual ability.

achievement

Charlotta has difficulties coping with the everyday demands and requirements of her environment. In other words, she has challenges in the area of:

adaptive behavior.

Students with emotional and behavioral disorders may exhibit externalizing behaviors that interfere with others. An example of an externalizing behavior could be:

aggression toward others

Which cooperative teaching arrangement can lead to segregated learning environments in which some students may be singled out repeatedly?

alternative teaching

The teacher of 12-year-old Wally reports to the school counselor that Wally has been unable to complete his assignments, that he is easily distracted by anything, even a fly coming through the window, and that he is resistant toward engaging in tasks that require sustained attention. The school counselor is likely to suggest that Wally should be tested for ADHD, predominantly _____ type.

inattention

Which term describes the movement toward, and the practice of, educating students with disabilities and other learners with exceptionalities in general education classrooms alongside their typical peers, with appropriate supports and services provided as necessary?

inclusion

Behaviors such as social withdrawal, depression, phobias, and anxiety are considered _____ disorders.

internalizing

Charlie expects himself to fail when he tries a new task and therefore relies on adult support to be what he think is successful. Charlie is clearly experiencing:

learned helplessness

Once Ms. Dudley has defined her teaching goals, she plans her _____, which are teaching procedures and techniques that increase learner access.

methods

Twelve-year-old Dori's physical science class is given a project to research and present information on the region's bird populations. Students are given several options for their presentation format, including a song, collage, dance, or infographic. Dori's teacher is illustrating which quality of UDL?

multiple means of expression

At birth, Laird appeared to be a normally developing infant. By age 3, he began to have some problems walking and running. At age 10, he could no longer walk and needed a wheelchair. Laird exhibited which orthopedic impairment?

muscular dystrophy

Sometimes children with disabilities require _____ services, such as transportation or physical therapy, to benefit from their special education.

non-instructional related

PL 94-142 mandates that prior to placement, a child must be evaluated by a multidisciplinary team in all areas of suspected disability by tests that are not racially, culturally, or linguistically biased. What is the goal behind this principle?

nondiscriminatory assessment

Which type of assessment involves a standardized test that compares a pupil's performance with that of a representative sample of children?

norm-referenced

Jayson has been diagnosed with ADHD. He may be eligible for special education and related services under which disability category?

other health impairment

What infection in the middle ear is one of the leading causes of mild to moderate conductive hearing loss in children?

otitis media

During the maintenance stage of learning, a teacher would likely ask her students to:

periodically review the information.

During the eligibility determination phase of the 504 process, the committee must determine if the student has a(n) _____ impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.

physical or mental

The application of knowledge and skills acquired by the learner from one problem-solving situation to another is called _____ of learning.

transfer

Loris was 4 years old when he was involved in a serious car accident. He sustained a head injury that resulted in difficulties processing and retaining information. Loris might qualify for special education under which category of disability?

traumatic brain injury

If a student's pre-referral interventions are successful and the desired outcomes are achieved, then no further action is required by the intervention assistance team. true vs false

true

There are no national guidelines that address the preparation of paraprofessionals, and the majority of them are employed without any prior training. true vs false

true

The affective network of our brains addresses the "_____" of learning, and is most associated with long-term memory.

why

Students with emotional or behavioral disorders may exhibit internalizing behaviors that may be more harmful to themselves than to others. An example of an internalizing behavior could be:

withdrawal from peers