Exam 8: Students With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Which of the following is the earliest a child can be assessed for an intellectual disability?

All of the following are postnatal causes of an intellectual disability EXCEPT:

Praxis Style Questions -Brandy scored a 68 on the WISC III.Her classroom teacher is adamant that she is mentally retarded and should be served by the school's special education teacher.Her father argues that she is very independent and gets along well with her siblings and other children in the neighborhood.Based on this information,which statement is TRUE?

Effectively collaborating with the parents of children with intellectual disabilities is the responsibility of educational professionals.In doing this,what should be an educator's first priority?

The instructional strategy that ensures systematic learning is called:

Which group of students is most likely to be educated primarily in special education settings?

Teachers need to base their work on which of the following,even when they are not consistent with the teachers own?

For academic work,what can make the amount of practice available almost limitless?

Compulsive eating is a characteristic associated with:

As stated in the text,intellectual disabilities can have multiple causes,and those vary depending on the period in an individual's life at which an event occurs.Describe one example of mental retardation from each period (prenatal,perinatal,and postnatal).

Jonathan has been tested to determine if he qualifies for special education services under the category of intellectual disability.Each of the following is a question that must be considered in this process EXCEPT:

What factor,as discussed in your text,strongly influences inclusive practices for students with intellectual disabilities?

The most common form of inherited intellectual disability is __________________________.

The identification of intellectual disability is made only if the condition is present by the time the student is:

Why is it so important for teachers to be knowledgeable about the physical and medical problems that individuals with intellectual disabilities may have?

Praxis Style Questions -Kala is a sixth grader who was identified as having an intellectual disability.In addition to her low cognitive ability,she cannot perform daily skills necessary for independence such as brushing her teeth or taking a bath.These types of skills are referred to as:

Praxis Style Questions -Norma is a 16-year-old identified as having a mild intellectual disability.During her transition meeting her parents express their desire for Norma to work at the family-owned business after graduation where she will be closely monitored and protected.Norma,on the other hand,has very different aspirations for herself.She insists that she wants to work at the local amusement park after graduation.Norma is demonstrating the concept of:

A discussion of curriculum expectations can be related directly to the accountability for that curriculum as measured on ______________________________________B.

How has high-stakes testing changed the educational expectations of students with intellectual disabilities?

Students with intellectual disabilities have immature behaviors and often misinterpret others' actions,resulting in rejection by their peers.These characteristics fall under which category?