Question 1

Under IDEA, SLI stands for ____________.&#10;A) sight and learning impairment&#10;B) speech and language impairment&#10;C) social learning impairment&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), SLI stands for speech and language impairment.

Question 2

80% of students served under IDEA are in the __________ category.&#10;A) low incidence&#10;B) high incidence&#10;C) autism&#10;D) learning disability

Accepted Answer

According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, approximately 80% of students served under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) fall under the category of high incidence disabilities, such as specific learning disabilities, speech and language impairments, and emotional disturbance. Low incidence disabilities, such as blindness and deafness, make up a smaller percentage of students served under IDEA. Autism is considered a separate disability category and accounts for approximately 9% of students served under IDEA.

Question 3

An intellectual disability has ______ main eligibility components.&#10;A) three&#10;B) four&#10;C) five&#10;D) six

Accepted Answer

According to the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, there are four main eligibility components for an intellectual disability: significant limitations in intellectual functioning; significant limitations in adaptive behavior; onset before age 18; and a need for ongoing supports.

Question 4

_______ is when a student's mental health or behaviors interfere with his/her learning and/or participation in school.&#10;A) Autism&#10;B) Multiple disabilities&#10;C) Other health impairments&#10;D) Emotional disturbance

Accepted Answer

Emotional disturbance is defined as a condition that impacts a student's mental health or behavior to the extent that it significantly impacts his/her learning and/or ability to participate in school. Characteristics of emotional disturbance include anxiety, depression, aggression, self-harm, and difficulty building relationships. Students with emotional disturbance often need specialized support and interventions in order to be successful in school.

Question 5

_______ allow(s) for a student to learn or show his/her knowledge without the interference of the student's disability or lowering expectations.&#10;A) Modifications&#10;B) Accommodations&#10;C) Interventions&#10;D) RTI

Accepted Answer

Accommodations refer to adjustments made to the learning environment, materials, procedures or technology that allow a student with a disability to participate in general education activities and demonstrate their knowledge without lowering expectations. Modifications involve changing the general education curriculum and expectations to a level that is lower than the grade-level standard. Interventions refer to instructional strategies or behavior support plans implemented to address a student's academic or behavioral needs. RTI (Response to Intervention) is a multi-tiered approach to identifying and supporting students who are struggling academically or behaviorally.

Question 6

_________ lower(s) expectation by typically making a student accountable for less&#10;A) Modifications&#10;B) Accommodations&#10;C) Interventions&#10;D) RTI

Accepted Answer

Modifications typically involve lowering expectations or altering tasks to make them more achievable for a student with a disability. Accommodations typically involve providing support or assistance to help a student meet the same expectations as their peers, while interventions and RTI focus more on identifying and addressing academic or behavioral challenges.

Question 7

Developmental delays can be in which of the following?&#10;A) Physical development&#10;B) Cognitive development&#10;C) Social or emotional development&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Developmental delays can occur in physical, cognitive, and social/emotional domains. It is important to address any delays through early intervention to promote optimal development in all areas.

Question 8

In order to receive services under IDEA, ______________________.&#10;A) educational performance must be affected by a disability&#10;B) a child must have a medical diagnosis&#10;C) a child must be identified using the RTI model&#10;D) a child must be receiving accommodations

Accepted Answer

IDEA requires that a child's educational performance must be affected by a disability in order to receive special education and related services. A medical diagnosis or accommodations alone are not sufficient for eligibility under IDEA. Identification through RTI may be one way to determine if a child's educational performance is affected by a disability, but it is not a requirement for eligibility under IDEA.

Question 9

Students who suffer from a traumatic brain injuries account for ____ of students with disabilities.&#10;A) less than one half of a percent&#10;B) approximately 5%&#10;C) approximately 10%&#10;D) approximately 15%

Accepted Answer

Students who suffer from traumatic brain injuries account for less than one half of a percent of students with disabilities. This is a relatively small proportion compared to other categories of disabilities.

Question 10

_______ is a developmental disability significantly affecting behavior, verbal and nonverbal communication and social interactions.&#10;A) Emotional disturbance&#10;B) Autism&#10;C) Other health impairment&#10;D) Intellectual disability

Accepted Answer

Autism is a developmental disability that affects behavior, communication, and social interactions. Emotional disturbance is a separate disability that affects emotional and behavioral functioning. Other health impairments refer to a wide range of disabilities that affect physical health or strength, such as ADHD or epilepsy. Intellectual disability affects cognitive functioning and adaptive skills.

Question 11

Why should students be given accommodations before modifications?

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Question 12

Discuss the differences between hearing impairment and deafness.

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Question 13

What are the high-incidence categories in IDEA?

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Deck 5: Students With Disabilities by Catherine Lawless Frank