Developmental Delays in Early Childhood

p. 289 By law, children with identified disabilities-including speech and language impairments-can receive support services. What is the plan called for children under age three?

• Individualized Education Program (IEP)

• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)

• Specialized Education Plan (SEP)

• Communication Development Plan (CDP)

p. 290 What type of software programs can be used to assist children with severe manual dexterity problems in writing?

• Handwriting recognition software

• Voice-activated software

• Drawing software

• Music composition software

p. 290 How can teachers support children who struggle with concentration during read-aloud sessions?

• Give them a louder audio version of the book

• Allow them to leave the session

• Provide a small, soft toy to hold and squeeze

• Ask them to read aloud instead

p. 291 According to the text, how can the presence of other children contribute to language development?

• By competing with each other for attention

• By isolating themselves from the group

• By being models and introducing new vocabulary based on their experiences

• By only speaking with adults

What is suggested as a first step in learning to take part in a conversation for babies?

• Feeding them quickly and efficiently

• Ignoring their reactions to focus on the task

• Smiling back when the baby looks up from her bottle with a smile

• Only speaking to them in complex sentences

p. 291 What is one of the examples given for creating an environment conducive to language skills development for mobile infants and toddlers?

• Using high chairs that separate children from adults

• Having small chairs and tables that allow them to eat together like a family

• Encouraging children to eat alone for better concentration

• Avoiding any interaction during meal times

p. 291 What activity is mentioned as a way to build opportunities for children to share ideas and feelings?

• Large group time with strict rules and no discussions

• Individual activities

• Planning from large group time and small group activities

• Discouraging children from expressing their thoughts

What is the relationship between the amount of time a child communicates with an adult and their later literacy skills, as mentioned in the text?

• There is no significant relationship.

• There is a negative relationship.

• There is a strong, consistent, and positive relationship.

• The relationship is inconsistent and varies.

p. 192 What do conversations that promote literacy development require, according to the text?

• Language that is simple and direct.

• Language that reflects the past and the future, as well as real and imaginary events.

• Language that is limited to the present.

• Language that involves only real and concrete events.

p.192-193 According to the text, which of the following is NOT an attribute of beneficial conversations that surpasses the here and now?

• A) A balance of adult and child input (taking turns).

• B) Attentive listening.

• C) Extended talk that stays on a topic of interest to the adult.

• D) Vocabulary that is introduced in an intentional way.