CD 074 CH 11 PRE-TEST

What does the term "special health care needs" include according to the text?

• Only speech delays

• Only motor challenges

• A variety of conditions such as birth defects, neurological disorders, and chronic illnesses

• Only cognitive delays

Answer explanation

The term 'special health care needs' includes a variety of conditions such as birth defects, neurological disorders, and chronic illnesses, as mentioned in the text.

What is the main challenge faced by families of children with disabilities or special needs when searching for child care?

• Lack of interest from the children

• Reluctance of many child care providers to enroll their children

• High cost of child care

• Lack of transportation

Answer explanation

The main challenge faced by families of children with disabilities or special needs when searching for child care is the reluctance of many child care providers to enroll their children.

According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), what are children ages 3-21 entitled to?

• Free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment

• Free transportation to school

• Free meals at school

• Free medical care

Answer explanation

Children ages 3-21 are entitled to free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment according to IDEA.

What is the benefit for children who are typically developing when they interact with children who are atypically developing in the classroom?

• They learn to compete better

• They learn about other human beings in regard to their strengths and challenges

• They learn to be more independent

• They learn to follow rules better

Answer explanation

Children who are typically developing benefit by learning about other human beings in regard to their strengths and challenges when they interact with children who are atypically developing in the classroom.

What is the ultimate goal for children with disabilities or special needs in terms of community inclusion?

• To be accepted and included in their community regardless of ability

• To receive special treatment

• To be isolated for better care

• To be given more responsibilities

Answer explanation

The ultimate goal for children with disabilities or special needs in terms of community inclusion is to be accepted and included in their community regardless of ability.

What percentage of children identified by special education professionals as having a disability have delays in learning and communication?

• 50 percent

• 60 percent

• 70 percent

• 80 percent

Answer explanation

Special education professionals identify 70 percent of children with disabilities as having delays in learning and communication.

What are the plans called for children under age three who receive early intervention or special education services?

• Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

• Individualized Family Services Plans (IFSPs)

• Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs)

• Individualized Support Plans (ISPs)

Answer explanation

The plans called for children under age three who receive early intervention or special education services are Individualized Family Services Plans (IFSPs).

What should early childhood educators focus on when serving an individual child with a disability?

• The child's needs

• The child's disability

• The child's label

• The child's diagnosis

Answer explanation

Early childhood educators should focus on the child's needs when serving an individual child with a disability, rather than solely on the disability, label, or diagnosis.

What is the best practice when talking about people with disabilities?

• Using "person-first" language

• Using "disability-first" language

• Using "condition-first" language

• Using "symptom-first" language

Answer explanation

Using 'person-first' language is the best practice when talking about people with disabilities, as it emphasizes the person over their disability.

What is a common approach to promoting inclusive practices in early childhood education?

• Planning staff discussions on specific changes in philosophy, attitudes, and practices

• Ignoring the differences among children

• Focusing only on children without disabilities

• Avoiding discussions about disabilities

Answer explanation

Planning staff discussions on specific changes in philosophy, attitudes, and practices is a common approach to promoting inclusive practices in early childhood education.