Question 1

List five suggestions a classroom teacher should keep in mind when working with a child with autism.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Modify the curriculum on the basis of the child's strengths and weaknesses, maintain frequent communication with parents and other care providers, keep the message simple and direct, use objects along with words, and give the child opportunities to interact with nondisabled peers.

Question 2

Uncertain bilateral and cross-lateral movements can be a risk factor for the development of learning disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Respite care is temporary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Emotional and behavioral disorders cannot coexist with other disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Children with severe social-communicative disabilities are often classified as having

Accepted Answer

A)   a learning disability.
B)   a pervasive developmental disorder.
C)   ADHD.
D)   a psychosocial disability.

Question 6

Summarize successful program interventions for most children with learning disabilities or behavior disorders.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

What step should a preschool teacher take when working with a young child whose behavior seems predictive of learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)   Refer them to a psychologist immediately for testing
B)   Suggest that the parents get a prescription for Ritalin to deter future problems
C)   Carefully reexamine the environment and develop strategies to support the child
D)   Arrange for a conference and make a referral to the local school system

Question 8

Which of the following is true about children diagnosed with autism?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are seldom are able to be included in typical school settings.
B)   They may be able to read and write but struggle with comprehension.
C)   They are usually gifted in two or more other areas.
D)   They have qualitative impairments in physical ability.

Question 9

What are seven tips for teachers who work with young children who appear to be at risk for learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

While the term "emotionally disturbed" is still used, experts who work with these children prefer the term "behaviorally disordered" because it places the focus on the

Accepted Answer

A)   temporary nature of the behaviors.
B)   individual child.
C)   observable aspects of the children's disability.
D)   classroom environment.

Question 11

According to the text, depression is marked by changes in emotions, motivation, physical well-being, and

Accepted Answer

A)   food preferences.
B)   study habits.
C)   school attendance.
D)   thoughts.

Question 12

What are four conditions that do not apply to children who are diagnosed as having learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

What are indications a child might have ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)   Impulsivity and symptoms of inattention that are persistent
B)   Frequent head banging and rocking
C)   Hyperactivity and fixation
D)   Excessive phobias and repetitive behaviors

Question 14

The legislative definition of learning disabilities automatically excludes children who are subject to environmental and economic disadvantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What are five sensory-motor difficulties with large muscles that may be indicators of potential learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Children learning English as a second language should not be classified as having a learning disability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In order for a child to be diagnosed with ADHD, they must show evidence of hyperactive maladaptive behaviors before the age of seven.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a learning disability?

Accepted Answer

A)   Emotional disturbance
B)   Intellectual disability
C)   Dyslexia
D)   Anxiety

Question 19

Hand-eye coordination is also known as what?

Accepted Answer

A)   Visual tracking
B)   Visual orientation
C)   Visual memory
D)   Visual-motor integration

Question 20

Data published by the U.S. Department of Education suggests which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   About 1 percent of school-age children are identified as having serious emotional or behavioral disorders.
B)   Boys are identified as having a behavioral disorder 10 ten times more than girls.
C)   12 percent of the minorities identified as having behavioral disorders had language barriers.
D)   Schools identify more girls with childhood schizophrenia than boys.

Exam 8: Learning and Behavior Disorders

List five suggestions a classroom teacher should keep in mind when working with a child with autism.

Uncertain bilateral and cross-lateral movements can be a risk factor for the development of learning disabilities.

Respite care is temporary.

Emotional and behavioral disorders cannot coexist with other disabilities.

Children with severe social-communicative disabilities are often classified as having

Summarize successful program interventions for most children with learning disabilities or behavior disorders.

What step should a preschool teacher take when working with a young child whose behavior seems predictive of learning disabilities?

Which of the following is true about children diagnosed with autism?

What are seven tips for teachers who work with young children who appear to be at risk for learning disabilities?

While the term "emotionally disturbed" is still used, experts who work with these children prefer the term "behaviorally disordered" because it places the focus on the

According to the text, depression is marked by changes in emotions, motivation, physical well-being, and

What are four conditions that do not apply to children who are diagnosed as having learning disabilities?

What are indications a child might have ADHD?

The legislative definition of learning disabilities automatically excludes children who are subject to environmental and economic disadvantage.

What are five sensory-motor difficulties with large muscles that may be indicators of potential learning disabilities?

Children learning English as a second language should not be classified as having a learning disability.

In order for a child to be diagnosed with ADHD, they must show evidence of hyperactive maladaptive behaviors before the age of seven.

Which of the following is an example of a learning disability?

Hand-eye coordination is also known as what?

Data published by the U.S. Department of Education suggests which of the following?