Question 1

Some people think both the legal and educational definitions of blindness are flawed because both focus on

Accepted Answer

A) method of reading instruction. 
B) use of technology. 
C) limitations rather than skills. 
D) braille or aural methods. 
A) method of reading instruction. 
B) use of technology. 
C) limitations rather than skills. 
D) braille or aural methods.

Question 2

A hereditary disease that usually causes the field of vision to narrow and also affects night vision is

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A) diabetic retinopathy. 
B) nystagmus. 
C) cortical visual impairment. 
D) retinitis pigmentosa. 
A) diabetic retinopathy. 
B) nystagmus. 
C) cortical visual impairment. 
D) retinitis pigmentosa.

Question 3

Provide brief descriptions for at least four examples of technological aids for communication, information access, and orientation and mobility. Then summarize cautions when considering use of technology.

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Examples will include descriptions of: c

Question 4

Use of compressed speech enables students with blindness to

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A) listen to recorded texts at a faster rate. 
B) tape record reports rather than type them. 
C) develop better listening skills. 
D) participate more fully in class discussions. 
A) listen to recorded texts at a faster rate. 
B) tape record reports rather than type them. 
C) develop better listening skills. 
D) participate more fully in class discussions.

Question 5

A condition characterized by a preference for looking at near objects, non-purposeful gazing, distinct color preferences, attraction to rapid movements, and abnormal visual reflexes is

Accepted Answer

A) cortical visual impairment. 
B) strabismus. 
C) retinitis pigmentosa. 
D) nystagmus. 
A) cortical visual impairment. 
B) strabismus. 
C) retinitis pigmentosa. 
D) nystagmus.

Question 6

Impediments to independent living and feeling comfortable in society for people who are blind or who have low vision include all of the following EXCEPT

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A) paternalistic attitudes. 
B) tendency to make superheroes out of people with disabilities for their accomplishments. 
C) difficulty with incidental learning. 
D) cognitive deficits. 
A) paternalistic attitudes. 
B) tendency to make superheroes out of people with disabilities for their accomplishments. 
C) difficulty with incidental learning. 
D) cognitive deficits.

Question 7

Write a case description of a student who is defined as legally blind but has low vision from an educational perspective.

Accepted Answer

Cases will vary but will reflect knowled

Question 8

Describe stereotypic behaviors and explain why some professionals think a goal should be elimination of such behaviors while others think they should not be interfered with.

Accepted Answer

Stereotypic behaviors are repetitive mov

Question 9

Compare the language development of children who are blind or have low vision to that of children with sight and describe a problem associated with measuring intelligence in students who are blind.

Accepted Answer

Lack of vision does not seem to have a s

Question 10

People with sight can facilitate communication with people who are blind by

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A) using "telephone skills" when conversing in person. 
B) telling the person who is blind when they are smiling. 
C) avoiding use of visual cues such as smiling. 
D) eliminating reference to sight or color. 
A) using "telephone skills" when conversing in person. 
B) telling the person who is blind when they are smiling. 
C) avoiding use of visual cues such as smiling. 
D) eliminating reference to sight or color.

Some people think both the legal and educational definitions of blindness are flawed because both focus on

A hereditary disease that usually causes the field of vision to narrow and also affects night vision is

Provide brief descriptions for at least four examples of technological aids for communication, information access, and orientation and mobility. Then summarize cautions when considering use of technology.

Use of compressed speech enables students with blindness to

A condition characterized by a preference for looking at near objects, non-purposeful gazing, distinct color preferences, attraction to rapid movements, and abnormal visual reflexes is

Impediments to independent living and feeling comfortable in society for people who are blind or who have low vision include all of the following EXCEPT

Write a case description of a student who is defined as legally blind but has low vision from an educational perspective.

Describe stereotypic behaviors and explain why some professionals think a goal should be elimination of such behaviors while others think they should not be interfered with.

Compare the language development of children who are blind or have low vision to that of children with sight and describe a problem associated with measuring intelligence in students who are blind.

People with sight can facilitate communication with people who are blind by

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Exam 12: Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Some people think both the legal and educational definitions of blindness are flawed because both focus on

A hereditary disease that usually causes the field of vision to narrow and also affects night vision is

Provide brief descriptions for at least four examples of technological aids for communication, information access, and orientation and mobility. Then summarize cautions when considering use of technology.

Use of compressed speech enables students with blindness to

A condition characterized by a preference for looking at near objects, non-purposeful gazing, distinct color preferences, attraction to rapid movements, and abnormal visual reflexes is

Impediments to independent living and feeling comfortable in society for people who are blind or who have low vision include all of the following EXCEPT

Write a case description of a student who is defined as legally blind but has low vision from an educational perspective.

Describe stereotypic behaviors and explain why some professionals think a goal should be elimination of such behaviors while others think they should not be interfered with.

Compare the language development of children who are blind or have low vision to that of children with sight and describe a problem associated with measuring intelligence in students who are blind.

People with sight can facilitate communication with people who are blind by

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Practices for Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Learners

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parent and Families

Learners With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Low-Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Disabilities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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