SPED 161 Practice Test 2

A first-grade student has sensory processing disorder. What should the teacher keep in mind?

• If the student does not have an IEP, the teacher does not need to make any changes.

• The teacher should keep in mind certain lights, sounds, and textures will disturb or upset the child and provide an alternate activity that addresses the same TEKS if a light, sound, or texture will upset him/her.

• The teacher should keep in mind the student will not have typical gross motor development.

• The teacher should gently encourage the student to get used to different sounds, lights, and textures.

Which of the following is true about students with ADHD?

• They are often resistant to authority and refuse to follow directions.

• They act impulsively, fidget a lot, and struggle with sitting still.

• They are easily distracted, but can be still when appropriate.

• They have gross motor development delays.

A first-grade student struggles with holding a pencil properly, writes a lot of letters in reverse, and struggles with remembering how to form letters. What is the likely cause?

• Dyslexia

• Dysgraphia

• Dyscalculia

• ADHD

A Kindergarten student is struggling with recognizing upper and lower case letters. What should the teacher do?

• Ask the parents to practice at home

• Give the student flash cards with pictures associated with the letter

• Do small group targeted instruction

• Do weekly assessments

Which of the following THREE are learning disabilities?

• Autism

• Dyslexia

• Dysgraphia

• Dyscalculia

A first-grade teacher requests a referral for a student to be evaluated to determine if he qualifies for special education. Which of the following must happen?

• The teacher must make a list of recommended accommodations before the evaluation begins.

• The school must have parental permission before the student can receive special education services.

• The teacher must recommend modifications the student should have based on assessments.

• The school must provide a list of recommended types of support the student should receive at home.

Which of the following is designed for children ages 0-3 to receive early intervention?

• An IEP

• A 504

• An IFSP

• A RTI

Which of the following is an expected role of an educational diagnostician?

• To devise a comprehensive list of a student’s needed accommodations.

• To support the special education teacher in understanding the IEP.

• To support general education teachers in understanding IEP’s and 504’s.

• To interpret and use assessment data for targeted instruction and ongoing review.

A high school student has violent outbursts and violates the rights of his peers. What condition does he likely have?

• Oppositional defiant disorder

• ADHD

• Conduct disorder

• Autism

A student with spina bifida requires catheterization. Who would assist the student with clean, intermittent catheterization?

• A. A paraprofessional aide

• B. A special education teacher

• C. Any school employee

• D. A school nurse