Question 1

A _________________________________ _____________________ analyzes the typical demands of the environment and the natural cues in the environment that exist to prompt the expected behavior.

Accepted Answer

functional-ecological assessment

Question 2

_______________________ are very common in special education and are used to categorize groups of students who presumably share a set of characteristics.

Accepted Answer

Labels

Question 3

Benefits for students without disabilities who were in classed with students with severe and multiple disabilities include each of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Children were more accepting and understanding of individual differences
B)  Increased measurements of happiness
C)  Significantly greater gains in reading and math than their peers in noninclusive classrooms
D)  At-risk students who supported students with severe disabilities in a classwide peer tutoring program had increased academic skills increase B

Question 4

Collaboration between professionals and families of children with severe and multiple disabilities is critical because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Families need the advice and assistance from teachers
B)  It is required by law
C)  Teachers are required to do so by administration
D)  Families know their child better than anyone

Question 5

Students with severe and multiple disabilities typically score in which range on standardized IQ tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  70 to 85
B)  50 to 60
C)  25 to 40
D)  85 to 100

Question 6

Paraeducators should NOT do any of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Record student learning and behavior as directed by the teacher
B)  Provide initial instruction or primary instruction to the student,including finding new ideas and trying them out
C)  Communicate with parents to discuss a student's problem behaviors or instructional challenges
D)  Help the student when a peer could provide the assistance or the student could complete the task independently

Question 7

Praxis Style Questions
-Charlene is a 17-year-old with severe and multiple disabilities.As part of her educational plan,she is spending ten hours a week at a craft store where she is in training for basic work skills.This type of instruction is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Community-based instruction
B)  Work-based instruction
C)  Support-based instruction
D)  Collaborative instruction

Question 8

Curriculum built around each student according to interests,personal goals,and limitations in reaching these goals is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Meaningful curriculum
B)  Diverse curriculum
C)  Individual curriculum
D)  Supported curriculum

Question 9

Although no single category exists in IDEA that is labeled severe and multiple disabilities,each of the following conditions are included in IDEA and typically grouped under this heading EXCEPT students:

Accepted Answer

A)  With severe and profound intellectual disabilities
B)  Who are both deaf and blind
C)  Who have multiple disabilities
D)  With traumatic brain injuries

Question 10

In terms of students with severe and multiple disabilities and state assessment,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  IDEA requires that each state develops an alternative assessment process for students with the most significant needs.
B)  IDEA requires that each state ensures appropriate accommodations are made for students with the most significant needs.
C)  IDEA requires that all students participate in standardized testing.
D)  IDEA requires that students with the most significant needs participate in testing at the discretion of their teachers and parents.

Question 11

The National Society for Crippled Children (now Easter Seals)was established by:

Accepted Answer

A)  1971
B)  1921
C)  1891
D)  1951

Question 12

Praxis Style Questions
-Chris's favorite class is P.E.Although Chris is in a wheelchair due to physical disabilities,he thoroughly enjoys P.E.class.However,three times a week he misses P.E.because he has physical therapy.Chris's school does NOT participate in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provision of related services
B)  Integrated delivery of related services
C)  Collaboration model of related services
D)  Consultation for related services

Question 13

The requirement of all schools to include students with disabilities in the statewide testing process became effective:

Accepted Answer

A)  With the No Child Left Behind legislation.
B)  In 1997 as mandated by IDEA.
C)  In 1990 as mandated by IDEA.
D)  As a result of the American with Disabilities Act.

Question 14

Students who are deaf and blind cannot learn:

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal care skills
B)  Braille
C)  To communicate
D)  Incidentally

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Middle school students with severe and multiple disabilities are most likely to receive their education in a self-contained setting.
B)  Middle school students with severe and multiple disabilities are most likely to receive their education in an inclusive setting.
C)  Middle school students with severe and multiple disabilities are most likely to receive their education in their home.
D)  None of the above

Question 16

Students with severe and multiple disabilities need to experience the same curriculum as their nondisabled peers because:

Accepted Answer

A)  It is mandated by IDEA that these students be taught the same skills as traditional learners.
B)  Without exposure to the traditional curriculum,these students are further penalized in their education.
C)  Without exposure to the traditional curriculum,these students cannot complete high school.
D)  That is the premise of full inclusion.

Question 17

Assisting adults with disabilities to obtain jobs in the competitive market and providing them with the necessary physical,instructional,and social support to ensure success is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Natural support
B)  Communication support
C)  Supported employment
D)  Independent employment

Question 18

The key characteristic of authentic assessment is:

Accepted Answer

A)  A person-centered approach
B)  A curriculum-centered approach
C)  A skills-centered approach
D)  A behavior-centered approach

Question 19

A form of authentic assessment is:

Accepted Answer

A)  A functional-ecological assessment
B)  A standardized assessment
C)  A criterion-referenced assessment
D)  A teacher-created assessment

Question 20

Factors that can influence how families perceive their child with severe and multiple disabilities include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Financial resources
B)  Access to extended family
C)  The severity of the child's disability
D)  All of the above.

Exam 14: Students With Severe and Multiple Disabilities

A _____________ _ analyzes the typical demands of the environment and the natural cues in the environment that exist to prompt the expected behavior.