LD Flashcards
What is a key characteristic of learning disabilities that differentiates them from some other disabilities?
a. They are only present in early childhood.
b. They can be easily identified through appearance or behavior.
c. They are considered “invisible disabilities.”
d. They primarily affect physical abilities.
C
At what stage in life do most individuals typically start to show indicators of possible learning disabilities?
a. High school or college
b. Early childhood or the early school years
c. Adulthood
d. Preschool or infancy
B
Why do learning disabilities often become apparent during the early school years?
a. Students are required to perform cognitively complex tasks such as reading, writing, and math.
b. Physical tests administered at this age frequently detect such disabilities.
c. Early school years are focused on social interactions where learning disabilities manifest.
d. Learning disabilities only develop during these years.
A
What has been the general trend in addressing learning disabilities over recent decades?
a. A decline in the ability to recognize and address them.
b. A stagnation in research and progress regarding assessment methods.
c. Significant progress in assessment, affirmation, and instructional strategies.
d. A shift in focus from academic to physical disabilities.
C
What does the passage suggest about the current state of understanding and addressing learning disabilities?
a. Experts now have definitive answers for all learning disabilities.
b. The field remains stagnant despite advancements in education.
c. Significant progress has been made, but there is still much to learn.
d. Learning disabilities are no longer considered a major concern in modern education.
C
What was the state of recognition for learning disabilities before the 1960s?
A. Highly recognized and widely studied
B. Virtually unrecognized
C. Limited to cases of severe disabilities
D. Mainly categorized under intellectual disabilities
B
Which of the following statements about individuals with learning disabilities is correct?
A. They always exhibit below-average intelligence.
B. They achieve at high levels in reading and mathematics.
C. They demonstrate a variable and complex set of characteristics.
D. Their needs are uniform and easy to address.
C
How has the terminology used for children with learning disabilities evolved over time?
A. The term has always been “learning disabilities.”
B. They were previously categorized as emotionally disturbed or intellectually disabled.
C. The terminology shifted from “gifted learners” to “learning disabled.”
D. There has been no significant change in the terminology used.
B
What trend can be observed in the percentage of students with learning disabilities among all students with disabilities from 1975 to 2014?
A. A consistent decline throughout the period
B. A consistent rise throughout the period
C. An initial rise followed by a decline
D. No significant change throughout the period
C
What is a significant challenge posed by learning disabilities for family members and professionals?
A. The lack of stories of success among individuals with learning disabilities
B. The homogeneity of conditions within learning disabilities
C. The highly variable and complex characteristics of individuals with learning disabilities
D. The rarity of learning disabilities among children
C
Which of the following is a learning area that may indicate a specific learning disability if a child does not meet grade-level standards?
a. Oral expression
b. Visual processing
c. Logical reasoning
d. Abstract thought
A
What must criteria adopted by a state include when determining a specific learning disability?
a. A severe discrepancy between grades and effort
b. Use of a process based on the child’s response to research-based intervention
c. A focus on environmental disadvantages
d. Testing emotional resilience
B
Which of the following is not listed as a possible area of difficulty for children with specific learning disabilities?
a. Written expression
b. Listening comprehension
c. Verbal fluency
d. Mathematical reasoning
C
Basic reading skill is one of the areas evaluated for identifying a specific learning disability. Which of the following areas is closely related?
a. Reading comprehension
b. Oral expression
c. Mathematical calculation
d. Written expression
A
Which of the following areas is specifically associated with numerical or logical tasks when assessing for a specific learning disability?
a. Basic reading skill
b. Mathematical reasoning
c. Oral expression
d. Listening comprehension
B
A team may not identify a child as having a specific learning disability if the lack of achievement is primarily due to:
a. Intellectual disabilities
b. Written expression challenges
c. Reading comprehension issues
d. Basic mathematical skills
A
Which of the following is considered an exclusionary factor when evaluating a child for a specific learning disability?
a. Basic reading skills
b. Emotional disturbance
c. Mathematical reasoning
d. Listening comprehension
B
Limited English proficiency is considered a:
a. Cause of specific learning disabilities
b. Criterion for identifying specific learning disabilities
c. Factor that excludes the identification of specific learning disabilities
d. Research-based intervention method
C
If a child’s lack of achievement is caused by a visual impairment, the child:
a. Should still be identified as having a specific learning disability
b. May not be identified as having a specific learning disability
c. Should be referred for emotional counseling
d. Will only need mathematical support
B
Lack of instruction is categorized under which of the following?
a. Areas of intellectual ability
b. Exclusionary factors for identifying specific learning disabilities
c. Criteria for a severe discrepancy between ability and achievement
d. None of the above
B
A child’s response to which type of intervention must be considered when assessing for a specific learning disability?
a. Emotional resilience training
b. Research-based intervention
c. Peer-led intervention
d. Economic and cultural adjustment
B
Which of the following is a key criterion for state-approved standards in identifying specific learning disabilities?
a. Performance below grade level in specific areas
b. Emotional disturbances impacting learning
c. Visual or auditory impairments
d. Proficiency in multiple languages
A
The process for identifying a specific learning disability must not prohibit the use of:
a. Emotional counseling programs
b. A severe discrepancy between intellectual ability and achievement
c. Cultural and environmental disadvantages
d. Limited English proficiency
B
Which of the following is explicitly mentioned as a factor that may lead to exclusion from being identified as having a specific learning disability?
a. Mathematical reasoning challenges
b. Lack of instruction
c. Written expression struggles
d. Listening comprehension issues
B