Question 1

Describe the major problems that students with TBI experience with reentry to school after their trauma.

Accepted Answer

Social/emotional problems and language disorders.Sometimes the student with TBI sees himself or herself as not having changed;whereas peers and teachers may notice that the student is not the same TBI may shatter an individual's sense of self).This can certainly cause social problems and lead to behavioral problems.The academic problems experienced by the students can cause problems for the teacher and frustration for the student,and many students with TBI exhibit characteristics that teachers find troublesome e.g. ,inattention,irritability,aggression,become easily frustrated,extremely uneven progress,perseveration).The assessment of a student's academic and social skills is difficult as it can be nearly impossible to separate physiological causes or reasons for difficulty with a task from other causes.Language or speech disorders may be the greatest complicating factor in most students' return to school after TBI.Problems with finding or saying the right words or constructing sentences are a source of frustration,anger,and confusion.TBI can disrupt all aspects of the give-and-take of social interaction that are required for effective communication.

Question 2

Explain why traumatic brain injury TBI)is sometimes considered "invisible" and a "silent epidemic."

Accepted Answer

It is sometimes considered "invisible" because many people who experience TBI do not look unusual.In fact,even a person's friends and co-workers may not observe an outward,physical difference in an individual who sustains a brain injury.This can lead to misunderstandings of the person's abilities and motivations.It is often referred to as a "silent epidemic" because of its increasing prevalence up to 20,000 people per year have lasting effects from about a million head injuries each year)and because many serious head injuries are unreported.As a result,many cases of TBI are undetected or mistaken for other disabilities.

Question 3

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-centered practices. 
C) disregard for the principle of normalization. 
D) chronologically age-appropriate practices. 
A) research-or value-based practices. 
B) family-centered practices. 
C) disregard for the principle of normalization. 
D) chronologically age-appropriate practices. C

Question 4

Any repetitive,stereotyped behavior that seems to have no immediately apparent purpose is

Accepted Answer

A) self-mutilation. 
B) self-stimulation. 
C) tantrums. 
D) self-injury. 
A) self-mutilation. 
B) self-stimulation. 
C) tantrums. 
D) self-injury.

Question 5

Discuss some of the major issues pertaining to head injuries in athletics.

Accepted Answer

Sports-related concussions have occurred

Question 6

An adaptation that may be used by a person who is deaf-blind to communicate with the public is

Accepted Answer

A) assistance cards. 
B) braille notepads. 
C) the long cane. 
D) audio-recorded messages. 
A) assistance cards. 
B) braille notepads. 
C) the long cane. 
D) audio-recorded messages.

Question 7

In Video Example 13.2,Rebekah says that the first thing you should do when you get into a car to drive is

Accepted Answer

A) say a prayer to St.Christopher,if Catholic)that your trip will be safe. 
B) adjust rear-view and side-view mirrors. 
C) buckle your seat belt. 
D) visualize the route you are going to take,with special attention to dangerous spots,such as sharp curves. 
A) say a prayer to St.Christopher,if Catholic)that your trip will be safe. 
B) adjust rear-view and side-view mirrors. 
C) buckle your seat belt. 
D) visualize the route you are going to take,with special attention to dangerous spots,such as sharp curves.

Question 8

The Acadian French of south Louisiana are known for

Accepted Answer

A) having a high incidence of Usher syndrome. 
B) being the first cultural group to establish special schools for children with deaf-blindness. 
C) ostracizing families with children who are deaf-blind. 
D) believing that high levels of consumption of beignet doughnuts by pregnant women can cause deaf-blindness in their babies. 
A) having a high incidence of Usher syndrome. 
B) being the first cultural group to establish special schools for children with deaf-blindness. 
C) ostracizing families with children who are deaf-blind. 
D) believing that high levels of consumption of beignet doughnuts by pregnant women can cause deaf-blindness in their babies.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe ways that teachers of students with multiple and severe disabilities can collaborate with others to provide services.

Accepted Answer

Specially trained teachers of

Question 11

All low-incidence,severe,and multiple disabilities combined probably affect what percentage of the population?

Accepted Answer

A) about 2% 
B) less than 1% 
C) about 3% 
D) about 4% 
A) about 2% 
B) less than 1% 
C) about 3% 
D) about 4%

Question 12

Each of the following statements is TRUE about self-stimulation EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) The type of self-stimulation among those with disabilities is what differentiates it from the norm. 
B) It may take a wide variety of forms. 
C) Nearly everyone engages in some form of self-stimulation. 
D) Only the high rate,lack of subtlety,and social inappropriateness of disabling self-stimulation differentiates it from the norm. 
A) The type of self-stimulation among those with disabilities is what differentiates it from the norm. 
B) It may take a wide variety of forms. 
C) Nearly everyone engages in some form of self-stimulation. 
D) Only the high rate,lack of subtlety,and social inappropriateness of disabling self-stimulation differentiates it from the norm.

Question 13

Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the British Petroleum oil spill in 2006 are associated with which condition?

Accepted Answer

A) CHARGE syndrome 
B) Usher syndrome 
C) German measles 
D) Down syndrome 
A) CHARGE syndrome 
B) Usher syndrome 
C) German measles 
D) Down syndrome

Question 14

Which of the following is a fundamental assumption of positive behavioral support?

Accepted Answer

A) Typically,one factor alone is responsible for the presence of specific behavior. 
B) Each behavior carries a communicative intent. 
C) All behavior is modifiable. 
D) Positive behavioral support is not like to behavior modification. 
A) Typically,one factor alone is responsible for the presence of specific behavior. 
B) Each behavior carries a communicative intent. 
C) All behavior is modifiable. 
D) Positive behavioral support is not like to behavior modification.

Question 15

Major problems to be solved in helping individuals communicate in ways other than signing include

Accepted Answer

A) determining whether the individuals are visual or auditory learners. 
B) finding appropriate reinforcers. 
C) selecting a vocabulary and giving them an effective,efficient means of indicating elements in their vocabularies. 
D) speech synthesizers. 
A) determining whether the individuals are visual or auditory learners. 
B) finding appropriate reinforcers. 
C) selecting a vocabulary and giving them an effective,efficient means of indicating elements in their vocabularies. 
D) speech synthesizers.

Question 16

Tantrums

Accepted Answer

A) are a form of self-torture. 
B) inhibit socialization. 
C) are best dealt with by not giving in and holding firm to expectations. 
D) are the result of having a poor self-concept. 
A) are a form of self-torture. 
B) inhibit socialization. 
C) are best dealt with by not giving in and holding firm to expectations. 
D) are the result of having a poor self-concept.

Question 17

Michelle is an early intervention specialist who works with families who have children with severe disabilities.Although they are not proven to be effective by research,she knows that she needs to provide individualized practices for each family,communicate with family members in a non-paternalistic manner,and ensure that any placement she recommends be safe and clean.These are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) multiculturally-based practices. 
B) cross-disciplinary collaboration. 
C) family-centered practices. 
D) value-based practices. 
A) multiculturally-based practices. 
B) cross-disciplinary collaboration. 
C) family-centered practices. 
D) value-based practices.

Question 18

Most authorities agree that the biggest obstacle faced by people with deaf-blindness is accessing information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Each of the following is a feature of definitions of TBI EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) injury to the brain can be caused by a degenerative or congenital condition. 
B) injury to the brain is caused by an external force. 
C) there is a diminished or altered state of consciousness. 
D) neurological or neurobehavioral dysfunction results from the injury. 
A) injury to the brain can be caused by a degenerative or congenital condition. 
B) injury to the brain is caused by an external force. 
C) there is a diminished or altered state of consciousness. 
D) neurological or neurobehavioral dysfunction results from the injury.

Question 20

Effective education and treatment for students with TBI often requires each of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid trying to develop a personal relationship. 
B) Practice classroom behavior management techniques. 
C) Engage in family therapy. 
D) Arrange communication training. 
A) Avoid trying to develop a personal relationship. 
B) Practice classroom behavior management techniques. 
C) Engage in family therapy. 
D) Arrange communication training.

Describe the major problems that students with TBI experience with reentry to school after their trauma.

Explain why traumatic brain injury TBI)is sometimes considered "invisible" and a "silent epidemic."

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

Any repetitive,stereotyped behavior that seems to have no immediately apparent purpose is

Discuss some of the major issues pertaining to head injuries in athletics.

An adaptation that may be used by a person who is deaf-blind to communicate with the public is

In Video Example 13.2,Rebekah says that the first thing you should do when you get into a car to drive is

The Acadian French of south Louisiana are known for

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

Describe ways that teachers of students with multiple and severe disabilities can collaborate with others to provide services.

All low-incidence,severe,and multiple disabilities combined probably affect what percentage of the population?

Each of the following statements is TRUE about self-stimulation EXCEPT

Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the British Petroleum oil spill in 2006 are associated with which condition?

Which of the following is a fundamental assumption of positive behavioral support?

Major problems to be solved in helping individuals communicate in ways other than signing include

Tantrums

Most authorities agree that the biggest obstacle faced by people with deaf-blindness is accessing information.

Each of the following is a feature of definitions of TBI EXCEPT

Effective education and treatment for students with TBI often requires each of the following EXCEPT

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Practices for Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Learners

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents 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 Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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Exam 13: Learners With Low-Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Disabilities

Describe the major problems that students with TBI experience with reentry to school after their trauma.

Explain why traumatic brain injury TBI)is sometimes considered "invisible" and a "silent epidemic."

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

Any repetitive,stereotyped behavior that seems to have no immediately apparent purpose is

Discuss some of the major issues pertaining to head injuries in athletics.

An adaptation that may be used by a person who is deaf-blind to communicate with the public is

In Video Example 13.2,Rebekah says that the first thing you should do when you get into a car to drive is

The Acadian French of south Louisiana are known for

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

Describe ways that teachers of students with multiple and severe disabilities can collaborate with others to provide services.

All low-incidence,severe,and multiple disabilities combined probably affect what percentage of the population?

Each of the following statements is TRUE about self-stimulation EXCEPT

Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the British Petroleum oil spill in 2006 are associated with which condition?

Which of the following is a fundamental assumption of positive behavioral support?

Major problems to be solved in helping individuals communicate in ways other than signing include

Tantrums

Most authorities agree that the biggest obstacle faced by people with deaf-blindness is accessing information.

Each of the following is a feature of definitions of TBI EXCEPT

Effective education and treatment for students with TBI often requires each of the following EXCEPT

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Practices for Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Learners

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents 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 Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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