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WorksheetsRip & Run #2 Neurodiversity in Our Schools Today
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
ADA stands for...and makes it...
the Americans with Disabilities Act (1994)...illegal to discriminate against people with disabilities. It applies almost everywhere, from schools to workplaces to public places like restaurants and businesses.
the Americans with Disabilities Act (1995)...illegal to discriminate against people with disabilities. It applies ONLY to classrooms in public schools.
the Americans with Disabilities Act (1995)...illegal to discriminate against people with disabilities. It applies ONLY to classrooms in private schools.
None of the above.
What does ASD stand for?
American Spectrum Disability
Analogous Special Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
None of the above.
Which features and characteristics are most accurate as it relates to Autism Spectrum Disorder?
A person can be mildly, moderately, or severely autistic.With most people requiring mild, substantial, or severe support requiring placement in a local hospital or mental health facility.
A person can be mildly, moderately, or severely autistic.With many people also having additional associated symptoms such as intellectual or language impairments.
A person can be mildly or severely autistic.With all people having additional associated symptoms such as intellectual or kinesthetic impairments.
All of the above.
ADD is a type of ADHD that doesn't involve constant movement and fidgeting. However, ADHD...
...is a brain-based disorder. It can interfere with your child's everyday activities at home and at school. Kids who have it have trouble paying attention and controlling their behavior, and are sometimes hyperactive.
...has a checklist provided by the CDC for children that may help you keep track of them including (1) hyperactivity (2) inattention; and (3) impulsivity
...is clearly described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) as a psychiatric condition with 3 types.
All of the above.
Common misconceptions of ADHD are...
...that it's the result of bad parenting.
...that it's a learning disability.
...that girls never experience hyperactivity.
All of the above.
Dyslexia and Dysgraphia are both learning issues, however, Dyslexia...
...primarily affects reading.
...primarily affects drawing straight lines and circles neatly.
...primarily affects hyperactivity due to inattention.
All of the above.
Dyslexia and dysgraphia have differences, but the two are easy to confuse. They share symptoms and often occur together. As an educator, consider the following accommodations:
books on tape or podcasts.
the use of a word processor or laptop
extended time on tests that require writing
All of the above.
The following are true about "resource rooms":
Some schools may have special rooms called Resource Rooms, which are like study halls that students who are having trouble in classes that contain computers, books, reference books and other educational aids.
Resource Rooms may be fitted with technology that can help students with learning difficulties, such as computers with synthesized speech or audiotapes to assist children.
Sometimes students will be sent to the resource room to take an exam or test if they have been absent or sick at the time of the exam. Alternatively, if a student needs to take a break from the class or another student they can retire to the Resource Room and continue their work away from any distractions without any severe discipline that is found in a normal classroom situation.
All of the above.
Standardized testing is more than 150 years old and is controversial among educators, caregivers, administrators, and students alike. Examples of this type of testing include:
PSAT, SAT, ACT, Pearson Aptitude Test
PSAT, SAT, ACT, and Stanford-Binet Home Economics Test
PSAT, SAT, ACT, and edTPA
None of the above.
The following acronyms are accurate:
EL=English Learners, ELL=English Language Learners, ESOL=English as a Second or Foreign Language
EL=English Learners, ELL=English Language Lecturers, TESOL=Teaching English to Speakers of Original Languages
EL=English Learners, ELL=English Language Learners, ESL=English and Spanish Learners
None of the above.
Which of the following is a common accommodation for students with ADHD in the classroom?
Providing a quiet space for tests
Allowing extra recess time
Exempting from homework
None of the above
Which of the following is a characteristic of Dysgraphia?
Difficulty in reading
Difficulty in writing
Difficulty in speaking
None of the above
Which of the following is an example of a standardized test?
PSAT
IQ Test
Personality Test
None of the above
Which of the following is a common symptom of dyslexia?
Difficulty in speaking
None of the above
Difficulty in writing
Difficulty in reading
What is a typical accommodation for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a classroom setting?
Providing visual schedules
None of the above
Allowing extra homework
Exempting from group activities
Which of the following is a characteristic of ADHD?
Inattention
All of the above
Impulsivity
Hyperactivity
Which of the following is a common sign of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children?
Advanced reading skills at an early age
None of the above
Excellent handwriting
Difficulty with social interactions
Which law ensures that students with disabilities receive appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
No Child Left Behind Act
None of the above
Which of the following is an example of an assistive technology for students with dysgraphia?
Speech-to-text software
Calculator
Flashcards
None of the above
