Question 1

Current best practices guidelines for early childhood services calls for which approach to the delivery of related services?

Accepted Answer

The transdisciplinary approach is considered best practice as it involves collaboration among professionals from different disciplines, integrating their expertise to provide comprehensive services tailored to the child's needs.

Question 2

Tamara is three days old and weighs almost 2 pounds. Her parents just learned that she has Down syndrome. What is the most likely setting for her early intervention services?

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Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an embedded learning activity?

Accepted Answer

An embedded learning activity integrates specific skills into everyday activities, like incorporating a bean bag game to practice throwing and catching.

Question 4

How are IDEA regulations for services to young children similar to those for school-age children?

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Question 5

Which of the following has been referred to as the most important legislation enacted for young children with developmental delays?

Accepted Answer

P.L. 99-457 is known for expanding services to young children with developmental delays, emphasizing early intervention and special education for children ages 3-5.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an element, listed by the authors of the textbook, that makes puppets delightful to most young children?

Accepted Answer

Puppets are traditionally appreciated for their colors, textures, and expressions, not for any technological component, which is not typically associated with traditional puppetry.

Question 7

Four-year-old Darrell is participating in comprehensive assessments in adaptive, cognitive, language, motor, and social development to determine whether or not he needs early intervention services or special education. What is the most likely purpose of these assessments?

Accepted Answer

The assessments are being conducted to determine whether Darrell qualifies for early intervention services or special education, which aligns with determining eligibility for service.

Question 8

Describe six elements of an individualized family services plan, and contrast an IFSP with an IEP.

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Question 9

Define and give two examples for each of the following: environmental risk, established risk, and biological risk conditions. Which do you feel has the most damaging impact on a child's development. Explain your response.

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Question 10

Which best describes the treatment and control groups of the Abecedarian Project?

Accepted Answer

The Abecedarian Project compared children who received comprehensive early childhood education, including medical, nutritional, and social services, with those who received only the medical, nutritional, and social services without the early intervention.

Question 11

Home-based early intervention services may be least effective for _____.

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Question 12

Which of the following is not a core principle of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)?

Accepted Answer

Developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) focuses on knowledge-informed decision making, setting challenging yet attainable goals, and intentional teaching. While involving all senses can be beneficial, it is not a core principle of DAP.

Quiz 14: Early Childhood Special Education