Exceptional Child Chapters 13-15

What is the definition of visual impairment?

• The ability to visually distinguish details of near or distant objects

• A visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with correction or a visual field that is no greater than 20 degrees

• An individual’s usable vision

• An impairment in vision that, even with correction, adversely affects an individual’s educational performance.

What are three parts of the human eye?

• iris, lens, femur

• cornea, iris, pupil

• pupil, patella, cornea

• vertebra, lens, wrist

What nerve has the ability to visually distinguish details of near or distant objects?

• Optic Nerve

• Pinched Nerve

• Last Nerve

• Brain Nerve

What is deaf-blindness?

• An inherited disorder resulting in deaf-blindness, deafness present at birth accompanied by progressive vision loss

• Several types of impairments involving abnormality of, or damage to, the brain, spinal cord, or nerves that send impulses to the muscles of the body

• A rare genetic disorder resulting in deaf-blindness, a syndrome representing a cluster of physical anomalies present at birth

• Various braces or splints that are used to help maintain alignment and decrease the development of contractures

What is the difference between a seizure and epilepsy?

• A seizure is a sudden reaction to brain's electric system, and epilepsy is reoccurring seizures

• A seizure is constant and epilepsy is sudden

• Epilepsy isn't a real thing

• A seizure only occurs once in a lifetime, and epilepsy happens everyday

What is an individualized plan with identified goals and objectives used to prepare the student in making the transition from high school to work (or college)?

• Intervener

• Transition Plan

• Modafications

• Accommodations

Which answer shows a correct term for an exceptional child?

• deaf-blindness

• autism spectrum disorder

• cerebral palsy

• all the above

What type of grouping promotes challenging cognitive development?

• Cluster grouping

• Flexible grouping

• Mentor grouping

• Twice-exceptional grouping

Can a gifted and talented child be considered an exceptional child?

• Yes, but not in high school.

• Yes.

• No, but there are always exceptions

• No.