Question 1

Give examples of a benefit that children educated in inclusive environments enjoy.

Accepted Answer

Possible answers include: gains in literacy, motor, social, language and cognitive skills, increase in empathy, meaningful friendships between students with and without disabilities, and increased tolerance for difference.

Question 2

Which statement reflects the most appropriate language?

Accepted Answer

A)   My niece is retarded.
B)   My niece, Elena, has an intellectual disability
C)   I have a Downs niece
D)   My niece, Elena, is handicapped. B

Question 3

Occupational therapists…

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A)   focus primarily on speech and language.
B)   address cognitive skills including literacy and math.
C)   address a child's ability to safely navigate the playground.
D)   focus primarily on fine motor tasks and sensory processing. D

Question 4

The three key components of inclusion are:

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Question 5

Early Intervention services typically take place…

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A)   in family homes.
B)   in therapeutic day schools.
C)   in hospitals.
D)   in speech therapy clinics.

Question 6

In PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Supreme Court ruled:

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A)   The words "mental retardation" should be removed from laws and replaced with "intellectual disability"
B)   Public transportation must offer accommodations for people with disabilities.
C)   School districts could not deny children with special needs an education.
D)   Special education services must be provided in the natural environment

Question 7

Free and Appropriate Public Education

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Question 8

The first people to benefit from special education were whom?

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A)   Children with autism
B)   Children with sensory loss
C)   Children with ADHD
D)   Children with learning disabilities

Question 9

Early children education refers only to preschool.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An example of an accommodation required by the Americans with Disabilities Act is

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A)   an elevator in a federal building.
B)   ramps leading to the entrance of a school.
C)   a sign language interpreter at a county board meeting.
D)   All of the above.
E)   None of the above.

Question 11

Name two key figures in special education.

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Question 12

Name at least 3 disabilties recognized under federal law.

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Question 13

The major provisions of IDEA in its current iteration are:

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A)   FAPE, LRE, right to due process, use of evidence based practices, creation and adherence to an IEP, access to Assistive technology and highly qualified teachers.
B)   The best education available using innovative methods of instruction, the creation of an IEP, the right to due process hearing and highly qualified teachers
C)   FAPE, LRE and IEP documents
D)   A one on one aid for all children, assistive technology, adherence to an IEP, LRE

Exam 1: An Introduction to the Field of Early Childhood Special Education