Final

Question 1

What are some common characteristics of ADHD?

Answer 1

paying attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity

Question 2

What behavior interventions can be successful for managing a student’s ADHD?

Answer 2

instructional management strategies, organization strategies, self-regulation, self-monitoring, self-directed learning

Question 3

what is the recommended diagnostic procedure for evaluating a child for ADHD?

Answer 3

trained professional, trained psychologist, physician needs to evaluate

Question 4

children diagnosed with ADHD receive services under which legislation?

Answer 4

other health impairment, section 504

Question 5

how are students with behavioral and emotional disorders best served by classroom strategies?

Answer 5

need to improve counseling services, bring in behavior specialist. Address the academics. Social skills, self-control and self-esteem

Question 6

define positive behavior support

Answer 6

a resarch-based approach that teaches and encourages people to use socially appropriate skills

Question 7

Define emotional disturbance

Answer 7

a. A condition exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics over a long period of time and to a marked degree that adversely affects educational performance
i. Inability to learn, inability to build relationships, inappropriate types of behavior, general mood of unhappiness, physical symptoms or fears with problems. Includes schizophrenia

Question 8

what are the possible characteristics of EBD

Answer 8

hyperactivity, aggression, withdrawl, immaturity

Question 9

for students with EBD what services, related services, and strategies may be included?

Answer 9

psychological, counseling

Question 10

Phases of acting out cycle

Answer 10

Calm, trigger, agitated, acceleration, peak, de-escalation, recovery

Question 11

what types of strategies are helpful in preventing disruptive behavior

Answer 11

developing clear rules and procedures, create a welcoming classroom, build relationships, engaging lessons, focus on social and emotional skills, low-intensity strategies

Question 12

define language disorder

Answer 12

difficulties expressing needs, ideas, or information (expressive) difficulty understanding (receptive)

Question 13

define speech disorder

Answer 13

absence of or incorrect production of speech sounds, apraxia, dysarthria

Question 14

how does deafness affect a person’s ability to learn?

Answer 14

don’t acquire language, they have to learn it

Question 15

the effect of visual problems on a child’s development depend on what

Answer 15

the severity of their vision loss or type of loss

Question 16

define legally blind

Answer 16

visual acuity of 20/200

Question 17

define educationally blind

Answer 17

little or no functional vision for learning, often will use Braille

Question 18

define partially sighted

Answer 18

not completely blind but can see very little

Question 19

define low vision

Answer 19

significant loss of vision that cannot be fully corrected by glasses or contact lenses

Question 20

what is the prevalence of autism

Answer 20

between 2 and 6 per 1000 people, more common in boys

Question 21

what are the causes of autism

Answer 21

No causes we know of, could be brain development, genetic factors

Question 22

what are the common characteristics of autism

Answer 22

communication, difficulty relating to people and objects, unusual play with toys or other objects, difficulty changing in routines, repetitive body movements

Question 23

define physical impairment

Answer 23

a condition that limits a persons ability to move, coordinate actions, or perform physical activities.

Question 24

what impairments does physical impairment include

Answer 24

orthopedic impairments, neuromotor impairments, musculoskeletal impairments, degenerative disease

Question 25

define cerebral palsy

Answer 25

a condition caused by injury to the parts of the brain that control our ability to use our muscles and bodies

Question 26

define spina bifida

Answer 26

spine doesn’t close all the way causing damage to nerves and spinal cord

Question 27

what are some potential indicators of epilepsy

Answer 27

reoccurring seizures, blackouts or periods of confused memory

Question 28

what are the first aid procedures for a student who is having a seizure

Answer 28

keep calm, clear area, protect head

Question 29

what are some common characteristics of all forms of muscular dystrophy

Answer 29

immaturity, attention problems, more social problems, muscle wasting, changes to learning ability, changes to behavior

Question 30

define asthma

Answer 30

a chronic lung disease that can make it difficult to breathe

Question 31

what can trigger an asthma attack

Answer 31

pollen, dander from animals, viruses, pests, mold, dust, secondhand smoke

Question 32

what does cystic fibrosis affect

Answer 32

lungs, pancreas, and other organs. Severe respiratory and digestive problems

Question 33

Define diabetes

Answer 33

when a person’s body produces too little insulin or no insulin

Question 34

accommodations for type 1 diabetes

Answer 34

allow them breaks to monitor glucose levels, have a snack in class, contact parents

Question 35

what are some functional skills for students with severe and multiple disablities

Answer 35

teaching them colors in a game, asking them to apply knowledge rather than just showing them the colors

Question 36

what related services can be utilized when teaching students with severe and multiple disabilities

Answer 36

speech language pathologists, physical therapists and occupational therapists, medical services, transition skill services, transportation services

Question 37

what common clause appears in the definition of IDEA

Answer 37

adversely affects educational performance

Question 38

define and describe traumatic brain injury

Answer 38

a disruption to the brain’s normal function. Headache that doesn’t go away, weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination, seizures, slurred speech, one pupil larger than other

Question 39

define assistive technology

Answer 39

enables children with disabilities to participate more fully in all aspects of life

Question 40

define physical therapy and list activities

Answer 40

Large movements and big muscles. Walking up stairs, running, etc.

Question 41

define occupational therapy and be familiar with some activities

Answer 41

smaller movements. writing, buttoning, fine motor skills