Question 1

Children who do not use signs, words, or pictures for communication are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)   presymbolic.
B)   preoperational.
C)   minimally linguistic.
D)   premotor.
E)   nonlinguistic. A

Question 2

The communication board system that uses stylized symbols is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

Blissymbolics

Question 3

Today, the residential school model is seen as the most suitable placement for individuals with multiple disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

It is characteristic of educational teams that

Accepted Answer

A)   various agencies and members share their expertise.
B)   parents do not participate in team decisions.
C)   families are informed of team decisions by the team leader.
D)   the membership is restricted to a maximum of six people so that functioning does not become unwieldy.
E)   one member, usually a physician, assumes leadership of the team.

Question 5

List three reasons why it is difficult to accurately estimate the number of children with multiple disabilities.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

To predict later development in children with multiple disabilities, psychologists can use

Accepted Answer

A)   norm- referenced developmental scales.
B)   achievement tests.
C)   standardized IQ tests.
D)   observation checklists.
E)   infant scales.

Question 7

Which of the following is likely NOT a criticism of generic definitions of multiple disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)   generic definitions tend to combine children into broad categories that may not reflect their needs
B)   the broad parameters of generic definitions tend to obscure the effects of particular disabilities
C)   generic definitions overcome the classification complexities
D)   using generic definitions may mean that some children are inappropriately served
E)   generic definitions may hinder access to specialist services

Question 8

Among students with multiple disabilities, the differences are often greater than the similarities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Unaided augmentative communication includes all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   signal communication.
B)   Blissymbolics.
C)   Amerind.
D)   codes.
E)   natural gestures.

Question 10

All of the following serve a purpose in orientation and mobility training for deaf- blind students EXCEPT to

Accepted Answer

A)   teach a basic knowledge of the environment.
B)   enhance reading and writing.
C)   increase independence.
D)   teach the way to specific locations.
E)   teach functional skills.

Question 11

A communication- first approach to teaching children with severe and multiple disabilities includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   teaching initial communication.
B)   developing physical skills.
C)   an emphasis on nurturant language.
D)   a logical progression.
E)   an emphasis on naturalistic language.

Question 12

A teacher is working with a child on hiding and finding objects in the sand box. This stress on object permanence is part of the ____approach to language training for children with multiple disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A)   grammatical
B)   communication first
C)   presymbolic
D)   syntax- based
E)   diagnostic- prescriptive

Question 13

Classifying children with multiple disabilities according to their primary and secondary disability may

Accepted Answer

A)   result in more explicit specialist services.
B)   result in more accurate identification.
C)   focus professional service.
D)   overlook the cumulative nature of the conditions.
E)   serve to present more appropriate school programs.

Question 14

Orientation and mobility training are important for children with multiple disabilities. However, the goals are quite different from those for children with severe visual impairment as their sole disability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Chromosomal and genetic disorders account for___ of multiple disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A)   a tiny number
B)   almost all
C)   more than half
D)   about half
E)   a majority

Question 16

According to available research, what percentage of children diagnosed with a severe and multiple disability engages in self- injurious behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)   42- 44.
B)   25- 30.
C)   8- 19.
D)   31- 36.
E)   50- 60.

Question 17

One of the best ways to assess the skill and awareness level of a child with multiple disabilities is through the use of

Accepted Answer

A)   diagnostic tests.
B)   developmental scales.
C)   achievement tests.
D)   IQ tests.
E)   direct observation.

Question 18

According to U.S. policy, residential programming is necessary when more than _ hours of instruction are required to meet the child's educational needs.

Accepted Answer

A)   seven
B)   five
C)   four
D)   six
E)   ten

Question 19

A variety of clinicians are usually involved in the _____of children with multiple disabilities.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

All of these professionals could be found on a team designed to plan the best possible education for a child with multiple disabilities EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   classroom teacher.
B)   Psychologist.
C)   speech therapist.
D)   librarian.
E)   counselor.

Exam 15: Understanding and Supporting Children With Multiple Disabilities