Question 1

_____ is considered the standard for direct assessment of autism spectrum disorders.

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Question 2

Among the possible reasons for ___ are physical development behind that of age peers and cognitive functioning below the levels expected.

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Question 3

What areas are assessed when infants are evaluated? Describe these areas in your answer.

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Question 4

When an examiner interviews parents and teachers in order to assess behavior in a variety of different settings, the examiner is conducting Eco behavioral interviews.

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The term "eco behavioral interviews" refers to interviews that gather information about a person's behavior in different settings, such as home and school. It is often used in the context of behavior assessments for children, where information from multiple sources is important in developing a comprehensive understanding of the child's behavior.

Question 5

Which instrument includes both direct assessment and questionnaires/ratings to be completed by caretakers?

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Question 6

The family's strengths and needs as they relate to the parents are the objects of assessment.

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Question 7

According to Mayes (1991), what are the clinical indications that an infant may need a full evaluation?

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Question 8

When a child is asked to articulate each isolated sound in a whole word, the teacher is requiring the child to use ___.

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Question 9

The ____ should be administered by a professional with training in clinical interviewing techniques.

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Question 10

Used with infants and toddlers, the technique of ___ may decrease the time spent in assessment.

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Question 11

Identify and explain two or three issues related to family involvement as specified in legal guidelines and mandates governing early-childhood assessment.

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Question 12

What are some general considerations to bear in mind when assessing infants, toddlers, and young children?

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Question 13

The IDEA requires services for children ages 3-5, while providing provisions for states who wish to serve children from birth through 3.

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires services for children ages 3-21, but also includes provisions for states who wish to serve children from birth through 2 years old.

Question 14

Once the family's and the young child's needs are determined, the information is used to complete a(n) ___.

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Question 15

A child who does not have oral language but may be average in other skills may have a(n) ___.

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Question 16

The transition needs of students age 16 years and older must be included in the IEP, according to the 1997 IDEA amendments; ___ mandates services for children aged 3 to 5 with disabilities.

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Question 17

When a child appears to behave and function differently in specific situations, a(n) ___ may be used to assess these behaviors or abilities.

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Question 18

Special education law requires that the family must participate in developing an IFSP.

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that families be included in the development of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for infants and toddlers with disabilities or delays.

Question 19

When a child is able to hear and say isolated sounds, recognize that sounds make up words, discriminate between sounds, provide rhyming words to target words, substitute sounds upon request, and identify words with specific sounds, the child is demonstrating evidence of ___.

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Question 20

In using a play evaluation, the examiner notes the child's characteristics of play.

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In a play evaluation, the examiner observes and notes the child's play behaviors, preferences, and characteristics such as social skills, imagination, creativity, problem-solving skills, and motor skills.

Quiz 11: Special Considerations of Assessment in Early Childhood