Special Education Vocabulary Quiz

What is the role of Occupational Therapy (OT) in supporting individuals with disabilities?

• To address and manage challenging behaviors in individuals with disabilities.
• To help individuals develop or regain the skills needed for daily activities.
• To provide accommodations and modifications for individuals with disabilities.
• To provide specialized instruction for individuals with disabilities.

What is the purpose of Physical Therapy (PT)?

• To help individuals develop or regain the skills needed for daily activities.
• To provide specialized instruction for individuals with disabilities.
• To address and manage challenging behaviors in individuals with disabilities.
• To improve physical function and mobility in individuals with disabilities.

What is the purpose of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?

• To address and manage challenging behaviors in students with disabilities.
• To eliminate all challenging behaviors in students with disabilities.
• To separate students with disabilities from their non-disabled peers.
• To provide accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities.

What is the difference between accommodations and modifications?

• Accommodations are changes made to how a student accesses information and demonstrates learning, while modifications are changes made to the curriculum.
• Accommodations are only for students with disabilities, while modifications are for all students.
• Accommodations and modifications are the same thing.
• Accommodations are changes made to the curriculum, while modifications are changes made to how a student accesses information and demonstrates learning.

What is Assistive Technology?

• Devices, tools, or software designed to eliminate the need for accommodations and modifications.
• Devices, tools, or software designed to enhance the independence and capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
• Devices, tools, or software designed for all students, regardless of disabilities.
• Devices, tools, or software designed to improve academic performance.

What is the difference between a 504 Plan and an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)?

• A 504 Plan is for students with physical disabilities, while an IEP is for students with learning disabilities.
• A 504 Plan is only for students with severe disabilities, while an IEP is for all students with disabilities.
• A 504 Plan is a legally mandated document, while an IEP is not.
• A 504 Plan emphasizes adjustments, while an IEP emphasizes specialized instruction.

Why are transition services important for students with disabilities?

• To provide specialized instruction for students with disabilities.
• To help students develop or regain the skills needed for daily activities.
• To prepare students for post-school life.
• To eliminate the need for accommodations and modifications.

What is inclusion in education?

• The practice of integrating students with disabilities into regular education classrooms.
• The practice of separating students with disabilities from their non-disabled peers.
• The practice of providing accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities.
• The practice of eliminating the need for special education services.

What is a Specific Learning Disability (SLD)?

• A disorder that affects a person's physical abilities.
• A disorder that affects a person's emotional well-being.
• A disorder that affects a person's ability to acquire, process, or express information in areas such as reading, writing, or mathematics.
• A disorder that affects a person's social skills.

What is the goal of Speech Therapy (ST)?

• To improve communication and speech skills in individuals with disabilities.
• To address and manage challenging behaviors in individuals with disabilities.
• To help individuals develop or regain the skills needed for daily activities.
• To provide specialized instruction for individuals with disabilities.