Chapter 4 Flashcards
Which provision of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act gives children with disabilities the right to be educated with their non-disabled peers?
a.
Americans with Disability Act
b.
Due process
c.
Least restrictive environment
d.
Zero reject
c.
Least restrictive environment
What are special services such as occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), speech therapy (ST), school health, and social work required for a child to benefit from a special education program called?
a.
Related Services
b.
Resource room services
c.
Self-contained services
d.
Special education services
a.
Related Services
What must be true for OT services to be provided in the public school system?
a.
The services must be functional and outcome based.
b.
The services must be medically necessary.
c.
The services must be related to the child’s educational needs
d.
There are no requirements or restrictions.
c.
The services must be related to the child’s educational needs
What is the role of the certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) in the evaluation phase?
a.
To choose the a valuation tool to be used.
b.
To determine areas to be assessed.
c.
To give test within their competency level.
d.
No participation in student evaluations.
c.
To give test within their competency level.
What is the parent’s and child’s right to bring legal action against a school called?
due process
Who determines if a child has an exceptional educational need and require special education services?
a.
The classroom teacher
b.
The individualized education program (IEP) team
c.
The occupational therapist
d.
The parents
b.
The individualized education program (IEP) team
Who are members of an IEP team?
a.
Professionals knowledgeable in the area of suspected need
b.
Professionals knowledgeable regarding curriculum
c.
The parents
d.
All are correct
d.
All are correct
What is the term used to describe children who have difficulty with the direction or sequence of letters?
dyslexia
What is the role of the OTA in the IEP team?
a.
To analyze and interpret test results independently of the occupational therapist.
b.
To determine level of service along with the teacher and principal.
c.
To negotiate changes in the child’s goals with the parent.
d.
To report findings and recommendations under direction of the occupational therapist.
d.
To report findings and recommendations under direction of the occupational therapist.
What type of service is the COTA providing by training the teacher to work on the hand writing skills of an 8-year-old student with coordination difficulties?
a.
Direct service
b.
Monitoring
c.
Consultation
d.
Assistance
b.
Monitoring
Which strategy is recommended for working with parents?
a.
Ask parents for their concerns and input about their child.
b.
Do not ask for advice from them.
c.
Provide parents with the long list of problems.
d.
Wait until be a valuation to speak to them about their concerns.
a.
Ask parents for their concerns and input about their child.
Which strategy is recommended for working with teachers?
a.
Use the lunch hour to discuss children.
b.
Provide the teacher with literature and a long list of things to do.
c.
Provide solutions and resources to teachers concerning children with special needs.
d.
Schedule regular hourly meetings to discuss a child’s intervention plan.
c.
Provide solutions and resources to teachers concerning children with special needs.
The COTA engages a child in role play activities during the OT sessions to help him learning coping skills to deal with his frustrations so he can remain positive in the classroom. What tier of mental health services does this represent?
Tier 3
Which act encourages OT practitioners to work with children in their classroom environment and provide support to the regular education teacher?
a.
PL 94–142
b.
Americans With Disabilities Act
c.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act—revised
d.
No Child left behind
c.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act—revised
Which tip would help the occupational therapist work best with the teacher?
a.
Provide the teacher with a comprehensive list of research advocating for OT.
b.
Spend time in the classroom before making any suggestions.
c.
Schedule hourly meetings over lunch on a weekly basis.
d.
Discuss the intervention plan and how the teacher may assist the occupational therapist.
b.
Spend time in the classroom before making any suggestions.
