EDSP 3000 Review #2

A ___________ refers to a hearing loss in only one ear.

• Bilateral hearing loss

• Unilateral hearing loss

• Fluctuating hearing loss

• Conductive hearing loss

All of the following are adaptive behavior deficits that a student with intellectual disabilities might display EXCEPT

• Communication

• Leisure

• Health and safety

• Reading weakness

Each of the following are specialized assessments for students with visual impairments when being considered for special education EXCEPT:

• Learning media assessment

• Clinical low-vision evaluation

• Low-vision devices

• Functional vision assessment

Rote memory is the ability to easily remember things without necessarily knowing what they mean.

• True

• False

A social story (an individualized story that describes a specific social situation from the student's perspective) would NOT be an appropriate strategy for students with autism or intellectual disabilities.

• True

• False

In 1990, P.L.94-142, the Education of the Handicapped Act was renamed ______________.

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 

• No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

All of the following describe IDEA's definition of Emotional Disturbance (ED) EXCEPT

• An inability to learn that is explained by intellectual, sensory or health factors

• An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships

• A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems

Clara is an above average learner; however, she has Sickle Cell Anemia, which causes her to miss school frequently. Clara does not meet the eligibility criteria under IDEA, but is still in need of accommodations. Under which law may Clara qualify for services under?

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

• No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

All students with ADHD qualify for special education services under the eligibility category of Other Health Impairment (OHI)

• True

• False

The rise in prevalence of students with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder can be attributed to factors such as early identification by developmental pediatricians as well as increased attention to this disability.

• True

• False