Question 1

The term deaf-blindness includes those with a combination of low-vision and mild hearing impairments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Many teacher do not want students with TBI in their classrooms because

Accepted Answer

A) they typically require a guide dog. 
B) these students exhibit troublesome characteristics. 
C) the parents of these students are often overinvolved. 
D) these students may require medical attention at any time. 
A) they typically require a guide dog. 
B) these students exhibit troublesome characteristics. 
C) the parents of these students are often overinvolved. 
D) these students may require medical attention at any time.

Question 3

Carl was three years old when he acquired TBI.Which of the following was the most likely cause of his brain injury?

Accepted Answer

A) He was accidentally shot by a playmate when showing off his father's gun. 
B) He was violently shaken by a babysitter. 
C) He was in a car that was hit by another car. 
D) He had an accident in his home. 
A) He was accidentally shot by a playmate when showing off his father's gun. 
B) He was violently shaken by a babysitter. 
C) He was in a car that was hit by another car. 
D) He had an accident in his home.

Question 4

Describe what is meant by self-stimulation for an individual with severe exceptionalities and provide an example of a situation in which it may be problematic.

Accepted Answer

Self-stimulation is defined as any repet

Question 5

Each of the following is a category of causes of deaf-blindness EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) prenatal conditions. 
B) genetic/chromosomal syndromes. 
C) postnatal conditions. 
D) perinatal conditions. 
A) prenatal conditions. 
B) genetic/chromosomal syndromes. 
C) postnatal conditions. 
D) perinatal conditions.

Question 6

Tactual signals that can convey a number of messages depending on the situation and context are

Accepted Answer

A) hand-under-hand guidance. 
B) touch cues. 
C) adapted signs. 
D) tactual signs. 
A) hand-under-hand guidance. 
B) touch cues. 
C) adapted signs. 
D) tactual signs.

Question 7

The process of finding out why or under what circumstances problem behaviour is exhibited is called

Accepted Answer

A) positive behavioural support. 
B) functional behavioural assessment. 
C) functional behavioural analysis. 
D) positive behaviour management. 
A) positive behavioural support. 
B) functional behavioural assessment. 
C) functional behavioural analysis. 
D) positive behaviour management.

Question 8

Each of the following is considered a criterion essential for early intervention programs in special education EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) research- or value-based practices. 
B) family-centred practices. 
C) services provided by independent professionals. 
D) chronologically age-appropriate practices. 
A) research- or value-based practices. 
B) family-centred practices. 
C) services provided by independent professionals. 
D) chronologically age-appropriate practices.

Question 9

In Canada,definitions of deaf-blindness

Accepted Answer

A) are common across provinces. 
B) vary widely across provinces. 
C) are based on easily measurable criteria. 
D) are created by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. 
A) are common across provinces. 
B) vary widely across provinces. 
C) are based on easily measurable criteria. 
D) are created by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.

Question 10

Each of the following is a challenge particular to users of augmentative or alternative communication (AAC)not faced by natural communicators EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) there are no systems that allow for expression of complex,abstract thoughts. 
B) AAC is much slower. 
C) users of AAC who are not literate must rely on a vocabulary and symbols selected by others. 
D) AAC must be constructed to be useful in a variety of social contexts. 
A) there are no systems that allow for expression of complex,abstract thoughts. 
B) AAC is much slower. 
C) users of AAC who are not literate must rely on a vocabulary and symbols selected by others. 
D) AAC must be constructed to be useful in a variety of social contexts.

Question 11

Characteristics of TBI that may make social interactions difficult include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) it's invisible nature. 
B) aggression. 
C) irritability. 
D) physical deformation. 
A) it's invisible nature. 
B) aggression. 
C) irritability. 
D) physical deformation.

Question 12

The number of children from birth to 22 years of age who are deaf-blind is estimated to be about

Accepted Answer

A) 100. 
B) 1,000. 
C) 10,000. 
D) 100,000. 
A) 100. 
B) 1,000. 
C) 10,000. 
D) 100,000.

Question 13

Because they are so "high tech," augmentative communication devices or systems are always very expensive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Interpretive Exercise
Alex was a typically developing 13 year old when he was involved in a serious car accident resulting in traumatic brain injury.Prior to the accident,he enjoyed school: his grades were at or above average and he had many friends who thought of him as talkative and funny.By the time Alex returned to school,his visible injuries had healed.Alex's friends said that he looked like Alex,but no longer seemed like Alex.They were especially disturbed by his tendency to physically lash out at them and exhibit tantrums when expected to work.
-Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Alex is fairly typical because TBI is more common among those of average intelligence. 
B) Alex is unusual because the cause of TBI at his age is usually and accidental fall in the home. 
C) Alex is fairly typical of a 13 year old with TBI because his was due to a vehicular accident. 
D) Alex is unusual because the primary cause of TBI at his age is gunshot wounds. 
A) Alex is fairly typical because TBI is more common among those of average intelligence. 
B) Alex is unusual because the cause of TBI at his age is usually and accidental fall in the home. 
C) Alex is fairly typical of a 13 year old with TBI because his was due to a vehicular accident. 
D) Alex is unusual because the primary cause of TBI at his age is gunshot wounds.

Question 15

Each of the following statements about the outcomes for individuals with deaf-blindness is true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) all interactions with adults and the environment should be viewed as learning opportunities. 
B) the quality and intensity of instruction the person receives is critical. 
C) the more severe the impairments,the greater the impact on a person's ability to adapt. 
D) given their exceptionalities,these individuals are likely to experience a poor quality of life. 
A) all interactions with adults and the environment should be viewed as learning opportunities. 
B) the quality and intensity of instruction the person receives is critical. 
C) the more severe the impairments,the greater the impact on a person's ability to adapt. 
D) given their exceptionalities,these individuals are likely to experience a poor quality of life.

Question 16

Write a description of what you think life might have been like for Helen Keller if she had not had the intensive and extensive instruction she received from Annie Sullivan.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,ideas might include: S

Question 17

Early childhood special educators generally support the notion of developmentally appropriate practice,but believe it should be balanced with the need for chronologically age appropriate practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A recent census indicates that there are about 100,00 adults with deaf-blindness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

By high school graduation,what percent of students are likely to have TBI?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5% 
B) 0.4% 
C) 4% 
D) 8% 
A) 0.5% 
B) 0.4% 
C) 4% 
D) 8%

Question 20

Repetitive,stereotyped behaviours such as hand flapping are usually signs of extreme distress for students with severe exceptionalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The term deaf-blindness includes those with a combination of low-vision and mild hearing impairments.

Many teacher do not want students with TBI in their classrooms because

Carl was three years old when he acquired TBI.Which of the following was the most likely cause of his brain injury?

Describe what is meant by self-stimulation for an individual with severe exceptionalities and provide an example of a situation in which it may be problematic.

Each of the following is a category of causes of deaf-blindness EXCEPT

Tactual signals that can convey a number of messages depending on the situation and context are

The process of finding out why or under what circumstances problem behaviour is exhibited is called

Each of the following is considered a criterion essential for early intervention programs in special education EXCEPT

In Canada,definitions of deaf-blindness

Each of the following is a challenge particular to users of augmentative or alternative communication (AAC)not faced by natural communicators EXCEPT

Characteristics of TBI that may make social interactions difficult include all of the following EXCEPT

The number of children from birth to 22 years of age who are deaf-blind is estimated to be about

Because they are so "high tech," augmentative communication devices or systems are always very expensive.

Each of the following statements about the outcomes for individuals with deaf-blindness is true EXCEPT

Write a description of what you think life might have been like for Helen Keller if she had not had the intensive and extensive instruction she received from Annie Sullivan.

Early childhood special educators generally support the notion of developmentally appropriate practice,but believe it should be balanced with the need for chronologically age appropriate practices.

A recent census indicates that there are about 100,00 adults with deaf-blindness.

By high school graduation,what percent of students are likely to have TBI?

Repetitive,stereotyped behaviours such as hand flapping are usually signs of extreme distress for students with severe exceptionalities.

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The term deaf-blindness includes those with a combination of low-vision and mild hearing impairments.

Many teacher do not want students with TBI in their classrooms because

Carl was three years old when he acquired TBI.Which of the following was the most likely cause of his brain injury?

Describe what is meant by self-stimulation for an individual with severe exceptionalities and provide an example of a situation in which it may be problematic.

Each of the following is a category of causes of deaf-blindness EXCEPT

Tactual signals that can convey a number of messages depending on the situation and context are

The process of finding out why or under what circumstances problem behaviour is exhibited is called

Each of the following is considered a criterion essential for early intervention programs in special education EXCEPT

In Canada,definitions of deaf-blindness

Each of the following is a challenge particular to users of augmentative or alternative communication (AAC)not faced by natural communicators EXCEPT

Characteristics of TBI that may make social interactions difficult include all of the following EXCEPT

The number of children from birth to 22 years of age who are deaf-blind is estimated to be about

Because they are so "high tech," augmentative communication devices or systems are always very expensive.

Each of the following statements about the outcomes for individuals with deaf-blindness is true EXCEPT

Write a description of what you think life might have been like for Helen Keller if she had not had the intensive and extensive instruction she received from Annie Sullivan.

Early childhood special educators generally support the notion of developmentally appropriate practice,but believe it should be balanced with the need for chronologically age appropriate practices.

A recent census indicates that there are about 100,00 adults with deaf-blindness.

By high school graduation,what percent of students are likely to have TBI?

Repetitive,stereotyped behaviours such as hand flapping are usually signs of extreme distress for students with severe exceptionalities.

Exceptionality and Special Education

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 Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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