Question 1

What does the term "least restrictive environment" mean when applied to education for exceptional children? Provide an example to support your explanation.

Accepted Answer

Although some people argue that the LRE

Question 2

Because of the widely accepted theory of normal development,quite a few definite statements can be made about exceptional learners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which one of the following accomplishments is associated with the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Accepted Answer

A) mandate for early childhood special education 
B) requirement that public transportation be made accessible to people with exceptionalities 
C) provision of transition services to facilitate movement from school to work for people with exceptionalities 
D) funding to provide technological assistance (e.g. ,computers,wheel chairs)to people with exceptionalities 
A) mandate for early childhood special education 
B) requirement that public transportation be made accessible to people with exceptionalities 
C) provision of transition services to facilitate movement from school to work for people with exceptionalities 
D) funding to provide technological assistance (e.g. ,computers,wheel chairs)to people with exceptionalities

Question 4

Examples of high-incidence exceptionalities include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) communication disorders. 
B) learning disabilities. 
C) autism spectrum disorder. 
D) mild intellectual disabilities. 
A) communication disorders. 
B) learning disabilities. 
C) autism spectrum disorder. 
D) mild intellectual disabilities.

Question 5

The special education intervention that requires the least specialized environment is

Accepted Answer

A) consultation by a special educator. 
B) instruction by an itinerant teacher. 
C) instruction in a resource room. 
D) instruction by a regular classroom teacher. 
A) consultation by a special educator. 
B) instruction by an itinerant teacher. 
C) instruction in a resource room. 
D) instruction by a regular classroom teacher.

Question 6

Describe how changing perceptions of society toward children with exceptionalities prompted the advent of special education.

Accepted Answer

In the early 18th century,children & you

Question 7

Effective national parent organizations have existed in the United States since

Accepted Answer

A) 1800. 
B) 1920. 
C) 1950. 
D) 1975. 
A) 1800. 
B) 1920. 
C) 1950. 
D) 1975.

Question 8

Most students with exceptionalities spend the majority of their school day in separate,special education classrooms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Homebound instruction is most often utilized for students who have

Accepted Answer

A) a visual impairment. 
B) physical disabilities. 
C) intellectual disabilities. 
D) a hearing impairment. 
A) a visual impairment. 
B) physical disabilities. 
C) intellectual disabilities. 
D) a hearing impairment.

Question 10

Which of the following represents the correct position of IEP development within the planning of special education services?

Accepted Answer

A) placement,development of IEP,evaluation 
B) development of IEP,evaluation,placement 
C) evaluation,development of IEP,placement 
D) evaluation,placement,development of IEP 
A) placement,development of IEP,evaluation 
B) development of IEP,evaluation,placement 
C) evaluation,development of IEP,placement 
D) evaluation,placement,development of IEP

Question 11

All of the following are important to include in an educational definition of 'exceptional learners' EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) students must have a recognized exceptionality. 
B) diversity of characteristics. 
C) need for special education. 
D) exceptionalities may vary in their effect on educational progress. 
A) students must have a recognized exceptionality. 
B) diversity of characteristics. 
C) need for special education. 
D) exceptionalities may vary in their effect on educational progress.

Question 12

Estella has a learning disability.Her primary placement is most likely a

Accepted Answer

A) self-contained special education class. 
B) regular classroom. 
C) resource room. 
D) special day school. 
A) self-contained special education class. 
B) regular classroom. 
C) resource room. 
D) special day school.

Question 13

A child with an exceptionality should be placed in the least restrictive environment (LRE).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Curt's IEP (p.24)contains the essential components including present levels of performance and measurable goals and objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

By law,all public school systems must make extensive efforts to screen and identify all children and youth of school age who have exceptionalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The first special educators provided many of the ideas that form the foundation for special education practice today.They include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) individualized instruction. 
B) structured arrangement of the learning environment. 
C) placement in the least restrictive environment. 
D) emphasis on functional,life skills. 
A) individualized instruction. 
B) structured arrangement of the learning environment. 
C) placement in the least restrictive environment. 
D) emphasis on functional,life skills.

Question 17

Although no two students are alike,to be considered "exceptional" for purposes of their school program,students must

Accepted Answer

A) have an exceptionality related to their academic progress. 
B) need some extra time to complete assignments 
C) require special educational services to achieve their potential. 
D) have a history of school failure. 
A) have an exceptionality related to their academic progress. 
B) need some extra time to complete assignments 
C) require special educational services to achieve their potential. 
D) have a history of school failure.

Question 18

Increases in autism have probably resulted from

Accepted Answer

A) a national epidemic. 
B) improved identification procedures. 
C) increases in TV watching. 
D) changes in the definition of autism. 
A) a national epidemic. 
B) improved identification procedures. 
C) increases in TV watching. 
D) changes in the definition of autism.

Question 19

Describe the roles that a resource teacher typically play in providing services for students with exceptionalities.

Accepted Answer

A resource teacher typically works in on

What does the term "least restrictive environment" mean when applied to education for exceptional children? Provide an example to support your explanation.

Because of the widely accepted theory of normal development,quite a few definite statements can be made about exceptional learners.

Which one of the following accomplishments is associated with the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Examples of high-incidence exceptionalities include all of the following EXCEPT

The special education intervention that requires the least specialized environment is

Describe how changing perceptions of society toward children with exceptionalities prompted the advent of special education.

Effective national parent organizations have existed in the United States since

Most students with exceptionalities spend the majority of their school day in separate,special education classrooms.

Homebound instruction is most often utilized for students who have

Which of the following represents the correct position of IEP development within the planning of special education services?

All of the following are important to include in an educational definition of 'exceptional learners' EXCEPT

Estella has a learning disability.Her primary placement is most likely a

A child with an exceptionality should be placed in the least restrictive environment (LRE).

Curt's IEP (p.24)contains the essential components including present levels of performance and measurable goals and objectives.

By law,all public school systems must make extensive efforts to screen and identify all children and youth of school age who have exceptionalities.

The first special educators provided many of the ideas that form the foundation for special education practice today.They include all of the following EXCEPT

Although no two students are alike,to be considered "exceptional" for purposes of their school program,students must

Increases in autism have probably resulted from

Describe the roles that a resource teacher typically play in providing services for students with exceptionalities.

Current Trends and Issues

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents and Families

Learners With Intellectual Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioural Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learners With Low Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Exceptionalities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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Exam 1: Exceptionality and Special Education

What does the term "least restrictive environment" mean when applied to education for exceptional children? Provide an example to support your explanation.

Because of the widely accepted theory of normal development,quite a few definite statements can be made about exceptional learners.

Which one of the following accomplishments is associated with the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Examples of high-incidence exceptionalities include all of the following EXCEPT

The special education intervention that requires the least specialized environment is

Describe how changing perceptions of society toward children with exceptionalities prompted the advent of special education.

Effective national parent organizations have existed in the United States since

Most students with exceptionalities spend the majority of their school day in separate,special education classrooms.

Homebound instruction is most often utilized for students who have

Which of the following represents the correct position of IEP development within the planning of special education services?

All of the following are important to include in an educational definition of 'exceptional learners' EXCEPT

Estella has a learning disability.Her primary placement is most likely a

A child with an exceptionality should be placed in the least restrictive environment (LRE).

Curt's IEP (p.24)contains the essential components including present levels of performance and measurable goals and objectives.

By law,all public school systems must make extensive efforts to screen and identify all children and youth of school age who have exceptionalities.

The first special educators provided many of the ideas that form the foundation for special education practice today.They include all of the following EXCEPT

Although no two students are alike,to be considered "exceptional" for purposes of their school program,students must

Increases in autism have probably resulted from

Describe the roles that a resource teacher typically play in providing services for students with exceptionalities.

Current Trends and Issues

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents and Families

Learners With Intellectual Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioural Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learners With Low Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Exceptionalities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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