Deck 14: Early Childhood Special Education

Question 1

As most commonly used, in the early childhood and special education literature, the term "early intervention" refers to services provided to children ages _____.

A)birth to 5 years
B)birth through 2 years
C)birth to 9 years
D)3 to 5 years

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The Milwaukee project targeted children at risk for developmental delays because of _____.

A)prematurity or low birth weight
B)their mothers' level of intelligence
C)prenatal exposure to drugs or alcohol
D)their mothers' history of child abuse or neglect

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Developmental domains include areas such as _____.

A)home, center, school, community
B)health, welfare, well-being, education
C)physical, cognitive, communication, social
D)nutrition, medical, parent involvement, school intervention

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Of all the people needed to make early intervention work, who is the most important?

A)Early intervention specialist
B)Parents/family
C)Service coordinator
D)Speech therapist

Question 5

Which statement best exemplifies current research on the importance of early intervention?

A)"The earlier the intervention, the better."
B)"Only children, of parents who are deaf, need intensive early intervention to grow and develop."
C)"Early intervention is unnecessary. Most children outgrow problems."
D)"Early intervention is effective as long as services start in the first grade."

Question 6

Which did the landmark Skeels and Dye (1939)study conclude?

A)Intelligence is not fixed.
B)Parental involvement in intervention is crucial.
C)Early intervention is not helpful for children with disabilities.
D)Certain inherited traits place children at risk for developing later disabilities.

Question 7

Which is true of early intervention for infants and toddlers?

A)It must be focused upon the child alone as the client.
B)Early intervention services are not provided in all states.
C)Services are mandatory under IDEA for children with disabilities younger than three years.
D)Only children who currently exhibit delays may receive services.

Question 8

Which describes the term "developmentally appropriate practice" (DAP)?

A)A curriculum-based assessment technique for deciding on intervention strategies.
B)A procedural safeguard in IDEA that applies to assessment and identification in early childhood special education.
C)A philosophy and practice guidelines for basing teaching on what is typically expected of and experienced by children of different ages and stages.
D)A philosophy and guidelines promoting the concepts of inclusion and natural learning environments (e.g., home)in early childhood.

Question 9

The Apgar scale is basically used as _____.

A)a measure of physical development
B)an evaluation for developmental delays
C)a screening test to identify high-risk infants
D)a screening test for metabolic disorders

Question 10

The Infant Health and Development Program focused on _____.

A)infants at risk for language delays
B)infants at risk of inadequate nutrition
C)infants who were premature or of low birth weight
D)infants who had conditions that caused developmental delays

Question 11

Mrs. Clyburn is teaching Otis to ask and answer questions during conversations. She knows that this skill will increase his ability to interact with people in his daily environment. Which quality indicator is the focus of this objective?

A)Functionality
B)Generality
C)Measurability
D)Instructional context

Question 12

Preschool activity schedules should include all but which of the following?

A)Outdoor and indoor activities
B)Small and large-group instruction
C)A majority of child-initiated activities
D)Opportunities to develop and practice new skills

Question 13

An IFSP must be reviewed with the family of a child receiving early intervention services _____.

A)once a month
B)every 3 months
C)every 6 months
D)once a year

Question 14

Which is not a suggested way to create a supportive physical environment for young children with disabilities?

A)Provide an open area for large group activities.
B)Locate quiet areas together away from the flow of traffic.
C)Arrange equipment so students can move between areas easily.
D)Designate an adult to locate and retrieve materials to maintain order.

Question 15

Which best characterizes the primary difference between an IFSP and an IEP?

A)An IFSP is less restrictive.
B)An IFSP is more family-centered.
C)An IFSP focuses on short-term goals.
D)An IFSP requires increased accountability.

Question 16

Which of the following is a disadvantage of center-based programs?

A)Inclusion of typical peers
B)Transportation expenses incurred
C)Availability of a team of professionals
D)Provision of intensive instruction

Question 17

All of the following exemplify transition as the term is used in early childhood special education except _____.

A)Alvin to goes to lunch after center time
B)Bianca moves from home-based services to center-based services
C)Clyde received services at a preschool for children with disabilities but he is now included in a regular preschool
D)Davita received special education services in a Head Start program, and at age 5 she receives services in kindergarten

Question 18

Which of the following is one of the longest running and most carefully controlled and respected study on early intervention?

A)The Skeels and Dye Project
B)The Infant Health and Development Program
C)The Milwaukee Project
D)The Abecedarian Project

Question 19

Which is not an example of an "established risk condition"?

A)Down syndrome
B)fetal alcohol syndrome
C)fragile X syndrome
D)premature birth

Question 20

Which term best applies to looking and planning for ways to include brief, systematic instructional interactions, focusing on IEP objectives, in the context of typical classroom activities?

A)Direct teaching
B)Discovery learning
C)Embedded learning
D)0ptimal learning

Question 21

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

A)Multidisciplinary
B)Transdisciplinary
C)Interdisciplinary
D)Intradisciplinary

Question 22

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?

A)Center based
B)Combined home-center based
C)Home based
D)Hospital based

Question 23

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

A)Four-year-old Darius eats lunch with peers who are not disabled.
B)Three-year-old Shelby listens to the ABC song and sings it during circle time.
C)Five-year-old Madison learns to tie her shoes, and then teaches a classmate the skill.
D)Melvin works on throwing and catching in occupational therapy so his teacher includes a bean bag game in centers.

Question 24

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

A)The regulations specify who must receive services.
B)Outside agencies may have contracted to provide services to both groups.
C)Children in both groups must be labeled with a specific disability to receive services.
D)The regulations specify that IEPs for children in both groups must include suggestions for parents.

Question 25

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

A)P)L. 94-142
B)No Child Left Behind
C)P) L. 99-457
D)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Question 26

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

A)Their vivid colors
B)Their interesting textures
C)Their larger than life expressions
D)Their technological component

Question 27

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?

A)Determining eligibility for service
B)Progress monitoring
C)Individualized planning
D)Screening

Question 28

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

Question 29

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.

Question 30

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

A)Children receiving early intervention services in school-based settings vs. those receiving them at home
B)Parents receiving consultation from a parent trainer vs. those provided readings on child development
C)Children receiving medical, nutritional, and social services vs. those who received the same plus early intervention
D)Teachers with special early childhood endorsements vs. those without special certification from their state boards of education

Question 31

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

A)teenage mothers
B)mothers with college degrees
C)mothers who live in rural areas
D)mothers with more than two children

Question 32

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

A)Learning must involve all of the senses.
B)Knowledge must inform decision making.
C)Goals must be challenging and attainable.
D)Teaching must be intentional to be effective.