Question 1

Speech and language pathologists provide services to students with ___________.&#10;A) communication disorders&#10;B) autism&#10;C) other health impairments&#10;D) deafness or hearing issues

Accepted Answer

Speech and language pathologists provide services to students with communication disorders, which can include difficulties with speech, language, voice, fluency, and social communication. While they may also work with students with autism, other health impairments, or deafness/hearing issues, these fall under a separate category of needs and may require specific expertise or training beyond what is typically covered by a speech and language pathologist's scope of practice.

Question 2

An occupational therapist may be responsible for:&#10;A) Restoring daily living functions that have been impaired&#10;B) Improving abilities that are considered independent living tasks&#10;C) Preventing further impairment or loss of functions&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

An occupational therapist may have responsibilities in restoring impaired daily living functions, improving independent living abilities, and preventing further loss of function. The job of an occupational therapist is to enable people to participate in daily living activities or occupations that are central to their lives.

Question 3

Psychological services may be provided by:&#10;A) A school psychologist&#10;B) A school counselor&#10;C) A school social worker&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All three professionals (school psychologists, school counselors, and school social workers) may provide psychological services. They each have different training and specialties, but all can offer support and interventions for students' mental health and well-being.

Question 4

________ help determine a student's eligibility for special education, determine a student's areas of strength or weakness, and assist in developing appropriate academic interventions.&#10;A) School counselors&#10;B) School psychologists&#10;C) School social workers&#10;D) School principals

Accepted Answer

School psychologists are specifically trained to conduct assessments and evaluations to help identify a student's academic strengths and weaknesses, as well as to determine eligibility for special education services. While school counselors and social workers may also provide support and interventions, they do not typically have the same level of training or expertise in conducting formal assessments. School principals may be involved in the process, but their role is typically more administrative and less focused on evaluating individual students.

Question 5

Professionals who use their knowledge in child development and family dynamics to address social and psychological concerns are ______________________________________________.&#10;A) school counselors&#10;B) school psychologists&#10;C) school social workers&#10;D) school principals

Accepted Answer

School social workers use their knowledge in child development and family dynamics to address social and psychological concerns. School counselors typically focus on academic and career development, while school psychologists assess and provide support for students with learning, emotional, and behavioral challenges. School principals are responsible for the overall leadership and management of a school.

Question 6

________________ allow a student to communicate and participate fully.&#10;A) Assistive technology services&#10;B) Auditory services&#10;C) Counseling services&#10;D) Interpreting services

Accepted Answer

Assistive technology services provide tools and resources that enable students with disabilities to communicate and participate fully in educational settings.

Question 7

___________ may be utilized by students who are deaf or hard of hearing so that they may fully access the curriculum.&#10;A) Assistive technology services&#10;B) Auditory services&#10;C) Counseling services&#10;D) Interpreting services

Accepted Answer

Interpreting services provide real-time translation of spoken language into sign language, which students who are deaf or hard of hearing can fully understand.

Question 8

_________ teaches after and out of school leisure activities and the importance of utilizing time in productive ways.&#10;A) Parent counseling and training&#10;B) Early identification and assessments of disability services&#10;C) Recreation services&#10;D) Rehabilitation counseling

Accepted Answer

Recreation services focus on teaching and promoting leisure activities that are both fun and productive, which can be utilized after school or during free time. This can help individuals with disabilities and others to develop healthy habits and interests, increase socialization, and improve overall quality of life. While parent counseling and training, early identification and assessments of disability services, and rehabilitation counseling all have important roles in supporting individuals with disabilities, they do not specifically address the importance of leisure and productivity in free time.

Question 9

______________ can include medication administration, creation of medical or nonmedical emergency plans, and support for medical equipment in a school.&#10;A) Parent counseling and training&#10;B) Early identification and assessments of disability services&#10;C) School health services&#10;D) Orientation and mobility services

Accepted Answer

School health services can involve a variety of medical-related supports, including medication administration, emergency planning, and assistance with medical equipment. Parent counseling and training, early identification and assessments of disability services, and orientation and mobility services are all separate supports that may be provided in a school setting.

Question 10

Physical therapists may be responsible for __________________________:&#10;A) mobility&#10;B) flexibility&#10;C) coordination&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Physical therapists may be responsible for improving a patient's mobility, increasing their flexibility, and enhancing their coordination. As such, all of the given choices are correct.

Question 11

Discuss how physical therapists and occupational therapists differ.

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Question 12

What do speech pathologists provide support for?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

When are speech-language impairments considered a disability category versus a related service?

Accepted Answer

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Deck 10: Related Service Providers by Mary-Kate Sableski and Catherine Lawless Frank