Question 1

The neuromuscular activity of forming and sequencing the sounds of oral language is called

Accepted Answer

A) communication. 
B) discourse. 
C) speech. 
D) phonology. 
A) communication. 
B) discourse. 
C) speech. 
D) phonology. C

Question 2

Causes of voice disorders include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) hearing loss. 
B) cleft palate. 
C) chicken pox. 
D) cheerleading. 
A) hearing loss. 
B) cleft palate. 
C) chicken pox. 
D) cheerleading. C

Question 3

All of the following are guidelines that teachers and parents can follow when talking with children with speech and language disorders EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Lead the discussion. 
B) Talk about things the child is interested in. 
C) Allow enough time for the child to respond. 
D) Provide opportunities for the child to communicate. 
A) Lead the discussion. 
B) Talk about things the child is interested in. 
C) Allow enough time for the child to respond. 
D) Provide opportunities for the child to communicate. A

Question 4

Early intervention for speech and language disorders should emphasize conversation skills rather than the mechanics of language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which statement is true concerning the comparison between the language of a normally developing child and one with a language disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) The sequence of development is similar, but milestones are reached at later years by the child with a disorder. 
B) The sequence of development is different, but milestones are reached at around the same ages. 
C) The sequence of development is different, and milestones are reached later by the child with a disorder. 
D) There is no developmental difference; they just sound different. 
A) The sequence of development is similar, but milestones are reached at later years by the child with a disorder. 
B) The sequence of development is different, but milestones are reached at around the same ages. 
C) The sequence of development is different, and milestones are reached later by the child with a disorder. 
D) There is no developmental difference; they just sound different.

Question 6

At present, which theory of communication is considered to have the most direct implications for speech-language pathologists and teachers?

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive development 
B) pragmatic or social interaction 
C) behavioral psychology 
D) biological maturation 
A) cognitive development 
B) pragmatic or social interaction 
C) behavioral psychology 
D) biological maturation

Question 7

The current trend in early intervention is to provide speech and language intervention in the natural environment of the young child. Discuss the rationale underlying this trend and describe three strategies that are consistent with the trend.

Accepted Answer

Much of children's language and social d

Question 8

Which procedure most closely resembles "milieu teaching?"

Accepted Answer

A) Fiona requests a ball from her teacher who asks "What do you want to do with the ball?" The teacher gives Fiona the ball only when she replies to the question. 
B) Fiona requests a ball from her teacher who says "There are fun things to do with a ball!" The teacher then gives Fiona the ball. 
C) Fiona requests a ball from her teacher who asks "What do you want to do with the ball?" The teacher waits five seconds, then gives Fiona the ball whether she replies to the question or not. 
D) Fiona's teacher tells her to play with a ball, then observes her playing and waits for opportunities to interact verbally with her. 
A) Fiona requests a ball from her teacher who asks "What do you want to do with the ball?" The teacher gives Fiona the ball only when she replies to the question. 
B) Fiona requests a ball from her teacher who says "There are fun things to do with a ball!" The teacher then gives Fiona the ball. 
C) Fiona requests a ball from her teacher who asks "What do you want to do with the ball?" The teacher waits five seconds, then gives Fiona the ball whether she replies to the question or not. 
D) Fiona's teacher tells her to play with a ball, then observes her playing and waits for opportunities to interact verbally with her.

Question 9

Communication requires

Accepted Answer

A) language. 
B) encoding and decoding. 
C) speech. 
D) listening and speaking. 
A) language. 
B) encoding and decoding. 
C) speech. 
D) listening and speaking.

Question 10

Jennie is a preschooler with delayed language development. Language intervention at this level generally focuses on

Accepted Answer

A) articulation. 
B) verb forms and plurals. 
C) discourse. 
D) concept development. 
A) articulation. 
B) verb forms and plurals. 
C) discourse. 
D) concept development.

Question 11

According to typical development, by what age are all American English speech sounds acquired?

Accepted Answer

A) 18 months 
B) 3 years 
C) 6 years 
D) 8 years 
A) 18 months 
B) 3 years 
C) 6 years 
D) 8 years

Question 12

An example of a primary language disorder is a/an

Accepted Answer

A) phonological disorder. 
B) articulation disorder. 
C) early expressive language delay. 
D) fluency disorder. 
A) phonological disorder. 
B) articulation disorder. 
C) early expressive language delay. 
D) fluency disorder.

Question 13

More girls than boys stutter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements about written language development is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Written language and literacy are not usually problems for students with speech and language disorders. 
B) As students progress throughout the grades, written language takes on increasing importance. 
C) Students with language disorders tend to express themselves clearly in writing. 
D) Mastering the alphabetic system is not part of written language instruction. 
A) Written language and literacy are not usually problems for students with speech and language disorders. 
B) As students progress throughout the grades, written language takes on increasing importance. 
C) Students with language disorders tend to express themselves clearly in writing. 
D) Mastering the alphabetic system is not part of written language instruction.

Question 15

When teaching students with speech and language disorders, the primary role of the classroom teacher is to facilitate the social use of language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which one of the following is an articulation disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) lisping 
B) stuttering 
C) aphasia 
D) mutism 
A) lisping 
B) stuttering 
C) aphasia 
D) mutism

Question 17

The ability to transfer written words into speech is

Accepted Answer

A) phonology. 
B) decoding. 
C) encoding. 
D) reading. 
A) phonology. 
B) decoding. 
C) encoding. 
D) reading.

Question 18

It is difficult to estimate the prevalence of communication disorders primarily because

Accepted Answer

A) there is so much overlap with other categories of disability. 
B) schools do not maintain accurate records in this area. 
C) many parents are reluctant to allow their children to receive speech and language services. 
D) definitions of communication disorders vary so much from state to state. 
A) there is so much overlap with other categories of disability. 
B) schools do not maintain accurate records in this area. 
C) many parents are reluctant to allow their children to receive speech and language services. 
D) definitions of communication disorders vary so much from state to state.

Question 19

Which condition reduces the effectiveness of strategy training for adolescents with speech and language disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) use of natural group settings 
B) emphasis on vocational goals 
C) poor reading skills 
D) involvement of peers 
A) use of natural group settings 
B) emphasis on vocational goals 
C) poor reading skills 
D) involvement of peers

Question 20

Describe the three categories that adolescents and adults in speech and language intervention programs typically fit in.

Accepted Answer

The self-referred (their phonology, voic

The neuromuscular activity of forming and sequencing the sounds of oral language is called

Causes of voice disorders include all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following are guidelines that teachers and parents can follow when talking with children with speech and language disorders EXCEPT

Early intervention for speech and language disorders should emphasize conversation skills rather than the mechanics of language.

Which statement is true concerning the comparison between the language of a normally developing child and one with a language disorder?

At present, which theory of communication is considered to have the most direct implications for speech-language pathologists and teachers?

The current trend in early intervention is to provide speech and language intervention in the natural environment of the young child. Discuss the rationale underlying this trend and describe three strategies that are consistent with the trend.

Which procedure most closely resembles "milieu teaching?"

Communication requires

Jennie is a preschooler with delayed language development. Language intervention at this level generally focuses on

According to typical development, by what age are all American English speech sounds acquired?

An example of a primary language disorder is a/an

More girls than boys stutter.

Which of the following statements about written language development is true?

When teaching students with speech and language disorders, the primary role of the classroom teacher is to facilitate the social use of language.

Which one of the following is an articulation disorder?

The ability to transfer written words into speech is

It is difficult to estimate the prevalence of communication disorders primarily because

Which condition reduces the effectiveness of strategy training for adolescents with speech and language disorders?

Describe the three categories that adolescents and adults in speech and language intervention programs typically fit in.

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Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

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Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Low-Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Disabilities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

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Exam 10: Learners With Communication Disorders

The neuromuscular activity of forming and sequencing the sounds of oral language is called

Causes of voice disorders include all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following are guidelines that teachers and parents can follow when talking with children with speech and language disorders EXCEPT

Early intervention for speech and language disorders should emphasize conversation skills rather than the mechanics of language.

Which statement is true concerning the comparison between the language of a normally developing child and one with a language disorder?

At present, which theory of communication is considered to have the most direct implications for speech-language pathologists and teachers?

The current trend in early intervention is to provide speech and language intervention in the natural environment of the young child. Discuss the rationale underlying this trend and describe three strategies that are consistent with the trend.

Which procedure most closely resembles "milieu teaching?"

Communication requires

Jennie is a preschooler with delayed language development. Language intervention at this level generally focuses on

According to typical development, by what age are all American English speech sounds acquired?

An example of a primary language disorder is a/an

More girls than boys stutter.

Which of the following statements about written language development is true?

When teaching students with speech and language disorders, the primary role of the classroom teacher is to facilitate the social use of language.

Which one of the following is an articulation disorder?

The ability to transfer written words into speech is

It is difficult to estimate the prevalence of communication disorders primarily because

Which condition reduces the effectiveness of strategy training for adolescents with speech and language disorders?

Describe the three categories that adolescents and adults in speech and language intervention programs typically fit in.

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 Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

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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