chap 5,6,7

Question 1

Learning disability definition

Answer 1

Processing disorders that can affect an individuals listening, thinking, reading, writing, spelling, mathematics

Question 2

prevalence of LD

Answer 2

Growth in this category has decreased overall by more than 20% in recent years, and by 15% in older students, higher for boys than girls, New category, developmentally delayed, is being used for some, RTI procedures are having an impact

Question 3

causes of LD

Answer 3

Poor instruction, Poor nutrition, Adverse climate at home, Toxins- ingested toxin, Lack of stimulation, English is not the primary language at home

Question 4

IQ range for LD

Answer 4

Have average or above average IQ

Question 5

assessing/ diagnosing students for LD

Answer 5

Formal assessments, Norm-reference IP tests, Achievement tests, Criterion-referenced test

Question 6

Eligibility/identifying students for Special Education and LD

Answer 6

Classroom assessments, Curriculum-based measurements, Portfolio assessment,
Observations

Question 7

Preferred method for teaching students with LD

Answer 7

Scripted curriculum, Present lessons in a well-organized, sequenced manner, Begin with short review of previously learned skills, Begin lessons with a short statement of goals, what is to be learned

Question 8

AD/HD

Answer 8

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Question 9

types of AD/HD

Answer 9

predominantly hyperactive- impulsive, predominantly inattentive, combined

Question 10

prevalence of AD/HD

Answer 10

3-5% of the population; 3-7% of children, 2-3 times as many boys identified as girls, No difference in frequency among races

Question 11

causes of AD/HD

Answer 11

Not caused by parenting, diet (red dye number 40), or television, Physiological causes, Heredity, Brain differences
environmental causes, Lead poisoning, Maternal prenatal smoking and alcohol consumption

Question 12

cognitive characteristics of ADHD

Answer 12

Working memory is not efficient, Self-directed speech not utilized effectively, Difficulty controlling emotions or motivation, Problems with reconstitution (planning), Range of intellectual abilities

Question 13

academic characteristics of ADHD

Answer 13

Some students are very successful academically, Other students consistently achieve below their potential, Academic self concept is important

Question 14

Social-emotional characteristics of ADHD

Answer 14

Self esteem is a problem for some, but not all, students with ADHD, Students often have problems coping with social functioning, Developing and maintaining friendships, Rejection by peers

Question 15

behavior characteristics of ADHD

Answer 15

Failure to attend to details, Make careless mistakes in work, Failure to complete assignments, Failure to listen when spoken to directly, Difficulty organizing tasks and materials- executive function part of brain, Avoidance of tasks that require sustained mental effort

Question 16

IQ range for ADHD

Answer 16

range of intellectual abilities

Question 17

Eligibility for Special Education and ADHD

Answer 17

If ADHD “adversely affects” the student’s educational performance, even with medication, may be eligible under IDEA as Other Health Impaired, Students who are not eligible for IDEA may qualify for accommodations under Section 504, Students may be eligible because they also have a learning or emotional disability

Question 18

Assessing/Diagnosing Students for ADHD

Answer 18

Diagnosis at an early age is difficult, Formal assessments not designed for very young, Development varies considerably, If children’s symptoms of ADHD are severe, early intervention is crucial

Question 19

Preferred methods for teaching students with ADHD

Answer 19

Organized, uncluttered classroom, Keep decorations out of direct line of sight, Post clear classrooms rules, and a fair consequence, Mix difficult and tedious work with more stimulating

Question 20

EBD definition

Answer 20

One or more of the following over a long period of time, to a marked degree, adversely affecting educational performance–
Inability to learn that cant be otherwise explained, Inability to build or maintain relationships, Inappropriate types of behavior or expression of feelings, Pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression, Physical symptoms or fears associated with personal/school problems

Question 21

prevalence of EBD

Answer 21

6.7% of all students in special education, African american students (boys) more than twice as students overall, Estimated that 1 in 5 adolescents has a mental health disorder, Half of all adult mental illness before 14, Found in boys 3-4 times more than girls, girls are likely under identified

Question 22

Functional behavior assessment

Answer 22

tells you why a child behaves inappropriately

Question 23

Behavior intervention plan

Answer 23

with IEP and is strategies to improve behavior

Question 24

externalizing behavior

Answer 24

Aggression, acting out and Readily identified

Question 25

internalizing behaviors

Answer 25

withdrawal and easy to overlook

Question 26

cognitive characteristics of LD

Answer 26

Attention, Perception, Memory, Info processing/thinking

Question 27

behavioral characteristics for LD

Answer 27

behavioral problems (Out of seat behavior, Talk outs, physical/verbal aggression), possible causes are Communication difficulties, Frustration with academics, Attention difficulties or hyperactivity

Question 28

accommodation

Answer 28

does not change the instruction

Question 29

modifications

Answer 29

actually change the curriculum

Question 30

definition of ADHD

Answer 30

Psychiatric disorder, Occurs before age 12, Negatively affects social, emotional, and academic functioning, For some, inattention is the primary problem, Not a category in IDEA

Question 31

Examples of emotional and behavioral disorder

Answer 31

anxiety disorders, disruptive behaviors, eating disorders, mood disorders, and tic disorders

Question 32

causes of EBD

Answer 32

Biological, Heredity, Nutrition, Brain injury, Chronic stress at home, Stressful life events, Childhood maltreat- physical, emotional, Other family factors