Early Childhood Field 2 Special Needs Final Review, APRIL 2015

Question 1

A student has low cognitive functioning, and struggles with abstract concepts and life skills

Accepted Answer

intellectual impairment

Question 2

A student gets overstimulated by light and noise and struggles with social communication:

Accepted Answer

autism

Question 3

Which disability category was formerly known as mental retardation?

Accepted Answer

intellectual impairment

Question 4

Providing a student with a specialized reading curriculum that replaces the general curriculum:

Accepted Answer

modifications

Question 5

A student has frequent disruptive behaviors and is oppositional towards teacher instructions:

Accepted Answer

emotional impairment

Question 6

Which disability category does AD/HD usually get categorized under in special education law?

Accepted Answer

Health Impairment

Question 7

A student has a high level of IQ based on cognitive testing, but very low math skills:

Accepted Answer

specific learning disability

Question 8

A student has significant challenges expressing her thoughts in spoken language:

Accepted Answer

intellectual impairment

Question 9

Which Disability affects primarily READING?

Accepted Answer

Dyslexia

Question 10

Which is NOT one of the ways a child may be referred for special education assessment?

Accepted Answer

Universal screening

Question 11

What is the first step after a referral is made to special education by the school?

Accepted Answer

Parental Consent

Question 12

Providing pencil grips, line spacers, and enlarged writing paper are examples of:

Accepted Answer

accommodations

Question 13

Speech therapy, OT, PT, and transportation are examples of:

Accepted Answer

services

Question 14

Which is NOT a component of the IEP?

Accepted Answer

Medication Treatment Plan

Question 15

If a child's disability DOES NOT impair his or her progress in school, which outcome is likely?

Accepted Answer

504 plan

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