Deck 15: Transitioning to Adulthood

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of an informal transition assessment?

A)an adaptive behavior inventory
B)a curriculum-based assessment
C)an independent living assessment
D)a personality preference assessment

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following is an obstacle that makes transitioning to adulthood difficult for students with disabilities?

A)high expectations
B)lack of motivation
C)lack of needed supports
D)lack of appropriate role models

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following meets the definition of competitive employment?

A)Ariel fills stockings in a sheltered workshop.She earns $.50 for each one she fills.
B)Brad stocks shelves at a local grocery store without assistance.He earns $3 an hour.
C)Sarah wipes and clears tables at a local restaurant without supervision.She earns minimum wage.
D)Tanya provides day care during a library program and no longer needs supervision but works to gain experience rather money.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

A summary of performance (SOP)is required for

A)all high school students in special education
B)all students over the age of 16 in special education
C)all students who exit special education by dropping out of school
D)all students who exit special education by graduating or exceeding age requirements

Question 5

GO 4 IT ...NOW! is a tool to teach

A)self-monitoring in the context of reading
B)self-determination in the context of writing
C)self-advocacy in the context of selecting transition services
D)self-advocacy in the context of communicating post-school desires to parents

Question 6

Maria is a high school student with a disability.She is very interested in hair and makeup and has expressed a desire to work in a beauty salon after she graduates.Which of the following would be the least appropriate transition service for her?

A)passing a beautician licensing exam
B)attending art classes to learn to mix colors
C)work-based experience with a local beautician
D)attending classes in beauty culture at a vocational school

Question 7

Mr.Tozzi teaches job skills to high school students with disabilities.However,his students are able to go to work in a community restaurant only one day a week.Mr.Tozzi does not want his students to forget what they learned.How can he maximize the effectiveness of their on-the-job training?

A)He can discuss their work experiences in class.
B)He can simulate work experiences in the classroom.
C)He can take the students on a field trip to Pizza Hut.
D)He can invite a restaurant manager to speak to the students.

Question 8

Which of the following statements regarding interagency collaboration and transition is true?

A)Interagency collaboration is critical to the success of transition.
B)Interagency collaboration during transition is mandated under IDEA.
C)Interagency collaboration during transition has been successful in most states.
D)Interagency collaboration is required before transition goals and activities can be implemented.

Question 9

According to the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2 (NLTS2),which adults with disabilities were least likely to participate in social activities outside of work?

A)adults with attention deficit disorder
B)adults with emotional and behavioral disabilities
C)adults with hearing impairments
D)adults with intellectual disabilities

Question 10

According to Halpern,what should the primary focus of transition services be?

A)graduation
B)adult employment
C)access to adult services
D)living successfully in the community

Question 11

Which of the following statements about preparedness for the demands of adulthood among students with disabilities is most accurate?

A)Life skills classes and functional math classes are the best preparation for adulthood.
B)Special education experiences prepare most students to meet the demands of adulthood.
C)Students with high-incidence disabilities face significant challenges in all aspects of adult life.
D)Only students with severe sensory or physical disabilities have difficulty adjusting to adult life.

Question 12

Which program characteristic is least important in increasing the likelihood of successful employment outcomes for students with disabilities?

A)instruction in academic skills
B)instruction in vocational skills
C)community-based work experiences that begin early
D)instruction in skills such as ways to increase production rates

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the EnvisionIT Program?

A)It teaches academic and transition skills simultaneously.
B)It teaches research skills necessary for success in college.
C)It allows teachers to create employment portfolios for students with disabilities.
D)It allows IEP teams to develop computerized transition plans for students with disabilities.

Question 14

Which of the following statements about enclaves is true?

A)Enclaves are organized as not-for-profit corporations.
B)Enclave workers include people with and without disabilities.
C)Enclave workers receive wages based on their level of productivity.
D)Enclave workers perform tasks such as building or ground maintenance.

Question 15

What percentage of individuals with disabilities who are of working age are employed?

A)13%
B)18%
C)27%
D)47%

Question 16

Which of the following represents the most appropriate way to develop career awareness and vocational skills for students during the elementary years?

A)feeding the class pet
B)interviewing a parent about his/her job
C)learning to count money and give change
D)shadowing a cafeteria worker to learn about his/her job

Question 17

All of the following are models of supported employment except

A)clustered placement
B)mobile work crews
C)small business enterprise
D)sheltered work environments

Question 18

According to Ferguson and Ferguson (2011),adulthood may be expressed in all of the following ways except

A)age
B)autonomy
C)change
D)membership

Question 19

Individualized transition plans (ITPs)specify postsecondary goals in the areas of

A)accessibility,community involvement,and family
B)functional behavior,performance and socialization
C)employment,postsecondary training,and independent living skills
D)adaptive behavior,child rearing,and interpersonal skills

Question 20

Which of the following is not a drawback to providing a job coach for people with disabilities?

A)They can disrupt the natural work setting.
B)They gradually reduce the time spent in onsite training and support.
C)The supported employee may behave differently with the job coach.
D)The supported employee may interact mainly with the job coach rather than other employees.

Question 21

Which of the following most accurately reflects beliefs about residential treatment facilities for people with disabilities?

A)Residential treatment facilities for people with disabilities should be outlawed
B)Residential treatment facilities are the best service option for people with disabilities.
C)Residential treatment facilities do not provide a normal lifestyle for people with disabilities.
D)Residential treatment facilities do not provide the kind of 24-hour support needed by people with disabilities.

Question 22

Seth works for a large landscaping service along with coworkers who also have disabilities.They have support on the job and also work with workers without disabilities.This is known as

A)competitive employment
B)customized employment
C)mobile work crew
D)small business enterprise

Question 23

Which of the following is a common so-called leisure activity for adults with disabilities?

A)walking in the park
B)watching television for hours
C)going to a community ball game
D)socializing with friends at a coffee shop

Question 24

Which of the following statements about sheltered employment is true?

A)Many people in sheltered workshops eventually obtain jobs in the community.
B)People from sheltered workshops who obtain community employment retain their jobs over time.
C)Placement in sheltered workshops is an appropriate transition outcome for students with disabilities.
D)The theoretical purpose of sheltered workshops is to provide employment training for people with disabilities

Question 25

Which of the following describes a natural cue in a work environment?

A)Gina wears a uniform to her job at McDonalds.
B)Jason looks at a poster to make sure he set a table correctly.
C)Madeline hears a beeping sound and removes sandwich buns from the oven.
D)Nicholas cleans the bird cages after the store manager requests that he do so.

Question 26

In 2005,what percentage of students who received special services in high school enrolled in college?

A)19%
B)26%
C)37%
D)46%

Question 27

Living in a foster home may be advantageous for a person with a disability because

A)he may have fewer financial obligations
B)he may be more accepted in the community at large
C)he may reside in a more affluent neighborhood
D)he may have more time for recreation and leisure

Question 28

Domains included on the Quality of Life Questionnaire include all of the following except

A)competence/productivity
B)empowerment/independence
C)overall satisfaction
D)recreation/leisure

Question 29

Benefits of active recreation for adults with disabilities include all of the following except

A)increasing satisfaction with life
B)increasing ability to maintain a job
C)improvements in personal appearance
D)improvements in overall health and vitality

Question 30

The most common type of vocational activity for people with severe disabilities is

A)custom employment
B)home employment
C)sheltered employment
D)supported employment

Question 31

Which of the following strategies is least preferred by adults with disabilities who are emergent readers?

A)adapted novels
B)books on tape
C)echo reading
D)describing events in pictures

Question 32

All of the following are strategies that help students with disabilities succeed in postsecondary environments except

A)providing an IEP for college
B)training students to use learning strategies to solve new content
C)providing exposure to increasingly rigorous content at the secondary level
D)training students to use assistive technology to access and manipulate content

Question 33

Self-advocacy in adults with intellectual disabilities

A)is impossible
B)is hindered by a lack of motivation
C)has increased sharply in the last decade
D)has been enhanced by Internet resources and tools

Question 34

What percentage of adults with disabilities are very satisfied with their quality of life?

A)25%
B)34%
C)54%
D)76%

Question 35

Group homes are the most common living arrangement for

A)adults with intellectual disabilities
B)adults with severe physical disabilities
C)adults with emotional and behavioral disabilities
D)adolescents with emotional and behavioral disabilities

Question 36

Which of the following words has a meaning most like handicapism?

A)idealism
B)individualism
C)racism
D)realism

Question 37

Shelly and Sabrina are adults with disabilities.They live together in an apartment and are able to take care of themselves.They also perform routine household tasks.Once or twice a week Mrs.Nelson stops by to check on them and help as needed.Once,a neighbor was disturbing them by playing loud music,and Mrs.Nelson helped them contact the landlord.This type of living arrangement is known as a/an

A)apartment cluster
B)co-residence apartment
C)group home
D)maximum independence apartment

Question 38

Work activity centers provide all of the following except

A)recreational activities
B)training in transitional employment skills
C)training n social skills and self-help skills
D)training in task persistence and concentration

Question 39

An approach that helps people with disabilities live in the community as independently as possible is known as

A)assisted living
B)embedded living
C)supported living
D)transitional living

Question 40

Which statement best represents the quality of life for people with disabilities?

A)For most people,it is better now than it was in the past.
B)For most people,it is worse now than it was in the past.
C)Most of the problems are due to physical barriers such as inaccessible buildings.
D)People with disabilities have more rights and privileges than those without disabilities.

Question 41

Adult employment should be the major focus and outcome of transition services.

Question 42

What is an individualized transition plan and when does is it implemented?

Question 43

According to IDEA,special educators are responsible for implementing transition goals and services.

Question 44

What is the ultimate transition goal for individuals with disabilities?

Question 45

Most students with disabilities feel prepared for adulthood when they leave high school.

Question 46

What is IDEA's definition of transition services?

Question 47

Elementary students should develop career awareness by shadowing employees at their work sites.

Question 48

Explain deinstitutionalization.

Question 49

Poverty rates are highest among adults with severe disabilities.

Question 50

Explain and give examples of supported employment.

Question 51

Young adults with disabilities have a lower rate of involvement with the criminal justice system than their peers without disabilities.

Question 52

An individualized transition plan must be a part of the IEP once a student attends middle school.

Question 53

Define group homes.

Question 54

People with disabilities engaged in competitive employment can be paid less than workers without disabilities.

Question 55

Compared to youths without disabilities,fewer youths with disabilities are employed after completing high school.

Question 56

Define and give an example of self-advocacy.

Question 57

What is the role of transition teams?.

Question 58

Explain how postsecondary education benefits employment for individuals with disabilities.

Question 59

Instructional materials and activities for secondary students should teach academic and transition skills.

Question 60

Explain the concept of supportive living

Question 61

Postsecondary education is not an option for students with significant disabilities.

Question 62

Instruction in academic skills is minimally important to many employers.