What is the general definition of an "at-risk student"?

A student who is likely to drop out of school before high school graduation

Which of the following is not considered a possible specific learning disability (SLD) in Wisconsin?

ADHD interfering with ability to learn

Which of the following is not a diagnostic criterion for Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Intelligence score below 80 on a standardized IQ test

Which of the following statements about giftedness is not true?

Gifted students always get good grades.

Why does your Student Services staff want to welcome children with special needs to our school?

To show love to all God's children and help them get a Christian education

Which of the following is not a typical classroom accommodation for students on the autism spectrum?

Read test and quiz questions aloud to the student

Which of the following is not a type of ADHD?

ADHD--primarily oppositional defiant type

Which of the following is true about letter reversals?

Writing b, d, p, and q backwards are examples of reversals.

Which of the following is an effective way to meet the needs of gifted students?

Give alternative assignments that allow for more creative/critical thinking

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1
About how many children have autism, according to a 2020 CDC study?
1 in 15
1 in 72
1 in 23
1 in 54
2
What is the general definition of an "at-risk student"?
A student who is likely to get into serious trouble while in school
A student who is likely to use drugs
A student who is likely to drop out of school before high school graduation
3
What is a "global developmental delay" according to public school IEP teams?
Something that must be re-evaluated before the child turns 10
All of the above
A placeholder label until another label can be given later
A significant delay in at least two of five categories
4
Which of the following is not considered a possible specific learning disability (SLD) in Wisconsin?
oral and written expression below grade level
listening comprehension deficits
reading and math inadequate achievement
ADHD interfering with ability to learn
5
Which of the following is not a diagnostic criterion for Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior or activities
Symptoms must be present in early childhood
Intelligence score below 80 on a standardized IQ test
Persistent deficits in social communication
6
According to the CDC, what percentage of children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with ADHD at some point?
9.4%
3.2%
11.8%
5.1%
7
Which of the following statements about giftedness is not true?
Gifted students need support in the classroom.
Gifted students always get good grades.
A student with a learning disability can be gifted.
Highly gifted students are considered "at risk."
8
Which of these techniques should be used with a student with "learned helplessness"?
Be sure that the child is capable of the task, then don't give him a pass.
All of the above
Help the child "buy into" the task by showing why it's important.
Praise genuine effort, even if answers are incorrect.
9
Why does your Student Services staff want to welcome children with special needs to our school?
To prove it can be done
To preserve our jobs
To show love to all God's children and help them get a Christian education
To make more work for our beloved fellow-teachers
10
T or F: Public school IEP teams use different criteria to diagnose SLD in private schools than in public schools.
False
True
11
Which of the following is not a typical classroom accommodation for students on the autism spectrum?
Read test and quiz questions aloud to the student
Allow sensory breaks, chewies, softer clothing, etc.
Have a regular, posted routine and announce in advance any changes from it
Reduce distractions through seating, use of headphones, etc.
12
Which IQ level can qualify a child as having an intellectual disability?
Under 80
Under 60
Under 90
Under 70
13
Which of the following is not a type of ADHD?
ADHD--primarily oppositional defiant type
ADHD--primarily hyperactive-impulsive type
ADHD--primarily inattentive type
ADHD--combined type
14
Which of these is not one of the three main signs of an at-risk student?
absenteeism
risky behaviors
poor grades compared to ability level
over-involved parents
15
Which of the following could be a sign of sensory processing disorder?
Dislike of touching certain things or being touched
Need to touch everyone and everything in the area
All of the above
Poor balance/coordination
16
Why do public school staff members often frown on us using the term "dyslexia"?
Neither A nor B
Both A and B
They feel it's a sign that we don't keep up on current terminology.
The DSM-5 now calls dyslexia a Specific Learning Disability.
17
Which of the following is true about letter reversals?
It is unusual for a child to reverse letters after kindergarten.
Writing b, d, p, and q backwards are examples of reversals.
All of the above
Most children who reverse letters have dyslexia.
18
Which of the following is an effective way to meet the needs of gifted students?
Give the child more challenging assignments to do once easier ones are done
Have the child help classmates who are struggling
Give alternative assignments that allow for more creative/critical thinking
No changes are needed; the child will do fine
19
According to the CDC, what percentage of children with ADHD also have a behavior/mental health diagnosis?
21%
12%
64%
52%
20
In a 2019 study, which of these feelings did the majority of adolescents with ADHD express?
That they were different from other kids and didn't fit in
All of the above
That they were often singled out and targeted for blame
That the expectations of teachers and parents were unrealistic

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