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Of children with disabilities, approximately what percent are considered mentally retarded?
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| | A) | 6.5% |
| | B) | 9.2% |
| | C) | 18.3% |
| | D) | 23.1% |
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A student with epilepsy will most likely display which of the following behaviors?
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| | A) | Staring and/or convulsions |
| | B) | Complaining of nasal congestion and earaches |
| | C) | Difficulty learning to spell |
| | D) | Shaking and unclear speech |
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A student whose speech is hoarse, harsh, or too loud has which of the following disorders?
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| | A) | Voice disorder |
| | B) | Language disorder |
| | C) | Fluency disorder |
| | D) | Articulation disorder |
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Hannah has difficulty working independently. When asked to sit in her seat for long periods of time, she frequently gets up to sharpen her pencil, look out the window, or flip through books on the bookshelf. She does poorly on repetitive tasks such as math drills. And she rarely completes her homework. Hannah most likely has which of the following conditions?
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| | A) | Mental retardation |
| | B) | Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder |
| | C) | Down's syndrome |
| | D) | Dyslexia |
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An enrichment program is a standard option for teaching which of the following groups of children?
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| | A) | Children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder |
| | B) | Children with autism |
| | C) | Children who are gifted |
| | D) | Children who are mentally retarded |
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A __________ involves a limitation on a person's functioning that restricts the individual's abilities, whereas a __________ is a condition imposed on a person who has a disability.
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| | A) | disability; handicap |
| | B) | epilepsy; dyslexia |
| | C) | gifted; mentally retarded |
| | D) | language disorder; voice disorder |
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Maria keeps rubbing her eyes during the teacher's lesson, which takes place through the use of an overhead. She also holds books close to her face when she reads and she has even complained to her parents that sometimes things on a page appear to be moving around. Maria has a:
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| | A) | Receptive disorder |
| | B) | Expressive disorder |
| | C) | Visual impairment |
| | D) | Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder |
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Joey is once again not following directions. The teacher notices that Joey usually has no problems following directions if he turns one ear toward her or if he asks several times to have the directions repeated. Joey most likely has which of these conditions:
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| | A) | Visual impairment |
| | B) | Hearing impairment |
| | C) | Articulation problem |
| | D) | Mental retardation |
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Mr. Reston will have a new student named Cynthia in his class starting next week. The principal has informed Mr. Reston that Cynthia has a disorder that causes unclear speech, a lack of muscular coordination, and shaking. Cynthia will be using a keyboard to do her written work and a speech and voice synthesizer will improve her communication. Which disorder is Mr. Reston's new student, Cynthia, likely to have?
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| | A) | Autism |
| | B) | Visual impairment |
| | C) | Hearing impairment |
| | D) | Cerebral palsy |
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A child in your class is identified as being mentally retarded. In addition to having low intelligence, the child will also likely exhibit:
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| | A) | Deficits in adapting to everyday life |
| | B) | Deficits with regard to social responsibility |
| | C) | Deficits in skills such as toileting, feeding, and self-control |
| | D) | Deficits with regard to peer interaction |
| | E) | All of the above are correct. |
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Erin has problems pronouncing sounds correctly and as a result, she avoids communicating with her peers and is often embarrassed by having to discuss anything with the teacher. Erin's parents have begun to take her to a speech therapist and Erin's speech is slowly improving. Erin is most likely to have:
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| | A) | Autism |
| | B) | Visual impairment |
| | C) | Articulation disorder |
| | D) | Voice disorder |
| | E) | Fluency disorder |
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Tera finds it difficult to communicate with her peers and her teacher. She easily understands what they are saying to her but when she tries to communicate her response and express her thoughts she finds it very difficult. Tera is most likely to have:
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| | A) | Expressive language disorder |
| | B) | Articulation disorder |
| | C) | Receptive language disorder |
| | D) | Voice disorder |
| | E) | Fluency disorder |
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Mrs. Chiden has just been informed that she will have several students in her class next school year with learning disabilities. Mrs. Chiden can expect these students to all:
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| | A) | Have normal intelligence or above |
| | B) | Have difficulty in at least one academic area and usually several |
| | C) | Have no other diagnosed problem or disorder that can be attributing as the cause of the disability. |
| | D) | All of the above are correct. |
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Wayne has trouble paying attention to the teacher's instructions or commands. He often seems distracted and he has trouble staying in his seat. He often wanders around in the classroom, he fidgets when he is in his seat, and his handwriting is often messy and hard to understand. Wayne most likely has which of the following?
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| | A) | Expressive language disorder |
| | B) | Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder |
| | C) | Receptive language disorder |
| | D) | Voice disorder |
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Mr. Sanders is concerned about one of his students. The student, Mateo, has serious and persistent problems concerning his relationships with other students; he displays aggression and is often out of control. Mateo displays signs of depression that can last up to several weeks, and he experiences fears that are often school related and interfere with his learning. Mateo is most likely to be suffering from:
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| | A) | Mental retardation |
| | B) | Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder |
| | C) | Emotional and behavioral disorders |
| | D) | Sensory disorders |
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Ms. Meyers is a regular classroom teacher who has just begun working with children with special needs. Her principal has advised that she be familiarized with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), since she will now be interacting with parents whose children have special needs and she will have to create individualized education plans (IEP). Which of the following is NOT true and therefore not one of the items that Ms. Meyers will be learning about regarding IDEA's specific provisions that relate to the parents of a child with a disability?
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| | A) | Schools are required to send notices to parents of proposed actions. |
| | B) | Parents are not allowed to attend meetings regarding the child's individualized education plans (IEP). |
| | C) | Parents are allowed to attend meetings regarding the child's placement. |
| | D) | Parents have the right to appeal school decisions to an impartial evaluator. |
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Mrs. Barone is using technology in her classroom to help children with disabilities function in the classroom environment. The technology she is using consists of various services and devices that include communication aids, alternative computer keyboards, and adaptive services. What type of technology is Mrs. Barone using?
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| | A) | Assistive technology |
| | B) | Instructional technology |
| | C) | Regular education technology |
| | D) | Receptive technology |
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Hugo has been identified as being gifted. Which of the following is most likely to be false with regard to Hugo?
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| | A) | He has an above average intelligence (usually 130 or higher). |
| | B) | He is likely to be precocious. |
| | C) | He will need a large amount of support and scaffolding. |
| | D) | He is likely to have a passion to master. |
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In the above scenario, Hugo has been identified as being gifted. What are the program options available for educating children who are gifted?
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| | A) | Special classes |
| | B) | Acceleration and enrichment programs in the regular classroom setting |
| | C) | Enrichment programs in the regular classroom setting |
| | D) | Mentor and apprenticeship programs in or out of the regular classroom setting or work-study programs in the community |
| | E) | All of the above are correct. |
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Rodney is on anticonvulsant medication. However he still has episodes in which he loses consciousness, becomes rigid, shakes, and moves jerkily. This episode can last a few minutes. Rodney most likely has:
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| | A) | Mental retardation |
| | B) | Autism |
| | C) | Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder |
| | D) | Epilepsy |
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Most of the students who have been diagnosed with a learning disability have which type of disability?
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| | A) | Emotional disturbances |
| | B) | Autism |
| | C) | Hearing impairments |
| | D) | Speech and language impairments |
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To control their behavior, 85% to 90% of children with ADHD:
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| | A) | Are placed in classes that emphasize rigorous physical activity |
| | B) | Are placed in environments with limited structure |
| | C) | Are taking stimulation medication such as Ritalin |
| | D) | Are placed in special education classes |
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Which of the following statements is true about students with ADHD?
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| | A) | Most physicians refuse to prescribe medication for children with milder forms of ADHD. |
| | B) | The number of children diagnosed and treated for ADHD has increased substantially, by some estimates doubling in the 1990s. |
| | C) | Girls are diagnosed with ADHD equally as often as boys. |
| | D) | Although signs of ADHD are often present in the preschool years, their classification doesn't take place until the middle school years. |
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An important goal of which program is to improve outcomes not only for gifted students, but also for all students?
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| | A) | Schoolwide Enrichment Model |
| | B) | Individualized Education Plan |
| | C) | "Pullout" enrichment class |
| | D) | Inclusion |
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Researchers have found that individuals with world-class status in a particular field such as music or sports not only have innate talent but also:
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| | A) | Are born into a family with high socioeconomic status |
| | B) | Have a lot of luck |
| | C) | Spend years on training and deliberate practice |
| | D) | Have higher than average intelligence |
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A student with repetitive, obsessive behaviors, verbal and nonverbal communication problems, and social difficulties most likely has which of the following?
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| | A) | Mental retardation |
| | B) | Autism spectrum disorders |
| | C) | ADHD |
| | D) | Serious emotional disturbance |
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When teaching a child who is mentally retarded, a teacher should do which of the following?
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| | A) | Repeat directions many times. |
| | B) | Provide abstract examples. |
| | C) | Set lower expectations. |
| | D) | Give instructions only once to improve the child's focus. |
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