Exceptionalities

What is ableism?

• The support of people with disabilities.

• The discrimination of and prejudice against people with disabilities.

• A movement to promote abilities.

• A type of disability.

What was the main focus of institutions for individuals with disabilities during the 1800s?

• Providing education and job training.

• Restraining and controlling patients.

• Offering treatment or therapy.

• Encouraging social integration.

Which of the following is an example of an intellectual disability?

• Dyslexia

• ADHD

• Down syndrome

• Sensory processing disorder

What is a common characteristic of Prader-Willi syndrome?

• Chronic hunger

• Visual motor deficit

• Nonverbal Learning disorder

• Dysgraphia

What does the FMR1 gene associated with fragile X syndrome produce?

• FMRP protein

• Growth hormone

• Sensory processing ability

• Attention focus

Gifted and Talented Students are characterized by:

• Deficiencies in growth hormone

• Extraordinary abilities in one or more content area

• Chronic behavior challenges

• Sensory processing disorders

Which of the following is an example of a speech impairment?

• Partial blindness

• Conduct disorder

• Articulation disorder

• Conductive hearing loss

What type of impairment includes conditions such as Conductive and Sensorineural hearing loss?

• Visual Impairment

• Emotional Disturbance

• Hearing Impairment

• Physical Impairment

Which of the following is not an example of Emotional Disturbance / Behavior disorders?

• Anxiety Disorder

• OCD

• Stuttering

• Psychotic disorders

What was the outcome of the PARC v. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania lawsuit?

• The lawsuit was dismissed.

• The Commonwealth was required to provide free public education to children with intellectual disabilities.

• Private education institutions were mandated to enroll children with intellectual disabilities.

• The Commonwealth was fined for not providing adequate education facilities.