Question 1

The severity and complexity of severe and multiple disabilities varies depending on each of the following EXCEPT:
A)The genetic abnormality
B)The age of onset
C)Amount of actual damage done to the brain
D)Cultural and physical environments in which the child is raised

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Students who are deaf and blind cannot learn:
A)Personal care skills
B)Braille
C)To communicate
D)Incidentally

Accepted Answer

Students who are deaf and blind can learn personal care skills, Braille, and communication through specialized teaching methods. However, they cannot learn incidentally, as incidental learning often relies on observing and hearing the environment, which is not possible for them.

Question 3

Collaboration between professionals and families of children with severe and multiple disabilities is critical because:
A)Families need the advice and assistance from teachers
B)It is required by law
C)Teachers are required to do so by administration
D)Families know their child better than anyone

Accepted Answer

Families have the most comprehensive understanding of their child's needs, preferences, and history, which is crucial for effective collaboration and support.

Question 4

Assisting adults with disabilities to obtain jobs in the competitive market and providing them with the necessary physical,instructional,and social support to ensure success is called:
A)Natural support
B)Communication support
C)Supported employment
D)Independent employment

Accepted Answer

Supported employment refers to the practice of helping adults with disabilities find and maintain jobs in the competitive market by providing necessary supports.

Question 5

The key characteristic of authentic assessment is:
A)A person-centered approach
B)A curriculum-centered approach
C)A skills-centered approach
D)A behavior-centered approach

Accepted Answer

Authentic assessment focuses on evaluating a student's abilities in real-world contexts, which aligns with a person-centered approach that considers individual learning and application.

Question 6

The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps was formerly known as:
A)American Association for the Education of the Severely and Profoundly Handicapped 
B) American Association for the Education of the Multiple Handicapped
C)American Association for the Education of Severely Impaired Individuals
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps was formerly known as the American Association for the Education of the Severely and Profoundly Handicapped.

Question 7

Professionals agree that students with severe and multiple disabilities should:
A)Be placed with students who are at their same ability level
B)Be placed with their chronological-age peers
C)Be placed with students who have the same type of disabilities
D)Not be placed with their nondisabled peers

Accepted Answer

Professionals advocate for inclusive education, where students with severe and multiple disabilities are placed with their chronological-age peers to promote social integration and access to the general curriculum.

Question 8

Co-workers helping to teach young adults the skills required in their jobs and helping them practice until they are proficient in carrying out their job responsibilities is called:
A)Natural support
B)Supported employment
C)Communication support
D)Independent employment

Accepted Answer

Natural support refers to the assistance provided by co-workers or supervisors in the workplace to help individuals learn and perform their job tasks effectively.

Question 9

Paraeducators should NOT do any of the following EXCEPT:
A)Record student learning and behavior as directed by the teacher
B)Provide initial instruction or primary instruction to the student,including finding new ideas and trying them out
C)Communicate with parents to discuss a student's problem behaviors or instructional challenges
D)Help the student when a peer could provide the assistance or the student could complete the task independently

Accepted Answer

Paraeducators are typically allowed to record student learning and behavior as directed by the teacher, as this supports the teacher's instructional plan and helps in monitoring student progress.

Question 10

Students with severe and multiple disabilities typically score in which range on standardized IQ tests?
A)70 to 85
B)50 to 60
C)25 to 40
D)85 to 100

Accepted Answer

Students with severe and multiple disabilities typically score in the range of 25 to 40 on standardized IQ tests, indicating significant cognitive impairments.

Question 11

Paraprofessionals MAY do each of the following EXCEPT:
A)Lead small group instruction that includes both students with significant disabilities and typical peers
B)Implement behavior interventions as directed by the teacher
C)Decide whether or not a specific behavior intervention is working and whether or not to continue it
D)Move the student from pace to place

Accepted Answer

Paraprofessionals are not typically responsible for making decisions about the effectiveness of behavior interventions; this is usually the responsibility of the teacher or a specialist.

Question 12

Standardized assessments are problematic for students with severe and multiple disabilities for each of the following reasons EXCEPT:
A)They can lead to instruction in age-inappropriate and nonfunctional skills
B)The results fail to help teachers decide what to teach
C)Students with significant disabilities are not capable of learning higher-order skills
D)The results fail to help teachers decide how to teach

Accepted Answer

Students with significant disabilities are capable of learning higher-order skills, and standardized assessments do not inherently imply that they cannot learn such skills.

Question 13

The National Society for Crippled Children (now Easter Seals)was established by:
A)1971
B)1921
C)1891
D)1951

Accepted Answer

The National Society for Crippled Children, now known as Easter Seals, was established in 1921.

Question 14

Approximately what percentage of students has severe and multiple disabilities?
A)25 percent
B)10 percent
C)5 percent
D)1 percent

Accepted Answer

Approximately 1 percent of students have severe and multiple disabilities.

Question 15

Benefits for students without disabilities who were in classed with students with severe and multiple disabilities include each of the following EXCEPT:
A)Children were more accepting and understanding of individual differences
B)Increased measurements of happiness
C)Significantly greater gains in reading and math than their peers in noninclusive classrooms
D)At-risk students who supported students with severe disabilities in a classwide peer tutoring program had increased academic skills increase

Accepted Answer

The answer of Benefits for students without disabilities who were...

Question 16

Although no single category exists in IDEA that is labeled severe and multiple disabilities,each of the following conditions are included in IDEA and typically grouped under this heading EXCEPT students:
A)With severe and profound intellectual disabilities
B)Who are both deaf and blind
C)Who have multiple disabilities
D)With traumatic brain injuries

Accepted Answer

Traumatic brain injuries are recognized as a separate category under IDEA and are not typically grouped under the heading of severe and multiple disabilities.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true?
A)Middle school students with severe and multiple disabilities are most likely to receive their education in a self-contained setting.
B)Middle school students with severe and multiple disabilities are most likely to receive their education in an inclusive setting.
C)Middle school students with severe and multiple disabilities are most likely to receive their education in their home.
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Middle school students with severe and multiple disabilities are often placed in self-contained settings where they can receive specialized support and resources tailored to their needs.

Question 18

The purpose of assessing students with severe and multiple disabilities is to:
A)Identify the type and severity of their disabilities
B)Develop a quality educational program.
C)To inform parents of their child's strengths and weaknesses
D)Determine eligibility for services

Accepted Answer

The primary purpose of assessing students with severe and multiple disabilities is to develop a quality educational program tailored to their unique needs, ensuring they receive appropriate support and resources.

Question 19

A form of authentic assessment is:
A)A functional-ecological assessment
B)A standardized assessment
C)A criterion-referenced assessment
D)A teacher-created assessment

Accepted Answer

A functional-ecological assessment is a form of authentic assessment that evaluates students' performance in real-world situations.

Question 20

Curriculum built around each student according to interests,personal goals,and limitations in reaching these goals is called:
A)Meaningful curriculum
B)Diverse curriculum
C)Individual curriculum
D)Supported curriculum

Accepted Answer

The answer of Curriculum built around each student according to...

Quiz 14: Students With Severe and Multiple Disabilities

The severity and complexity of severe and multiple disabilities varies depending on each of the following EXCEPT:

Students who are deaf and blind cannot learn:

Collaboration between professionals and families of children with severe and multiple disabilities is critical because:

Assisting adults with disabilities to obtain jobs in the competitive market and providing them with the necessary physical,instructional,and social support to ensure success is called:

The key characteristic of authentic assessment is:

The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps was formerly known as:

Professionals agree that students with severe and multiple disabilities should:

Co-workers helping to teach young adults the skills required in their jobs and helping them practice until they are proficient in carrying out their job responsibilities is called:

Paraeducators should NOT do any of the following EXCEPT:

Students with severe and multiple disabilities typically score in which range on standardized IQ tests?

Paraprofessionals MAY do each of the following EXCEPT:

Standardized assessments are problematic for students with severe and multiple disabilities for each of the following reasons EXCEPT:

The National Society for Crippled Children (now Easter Seals) was established by:

Approximately what percentage of students has severe and multiple disabilities?

Benefits for students without disabilities who were in classed with students with severe and multiple disabilities include each of the following EXCEPT:

Although no single category exists in IDEA that is labeled severe and multiple disabilities,each of the following conditions are included in IDEA and typically grouped under this heading EXCEPT students:

Which of the following statements is true?

The purpose of assessing students with severe and multiple disabilities is to:

A form of authentic assessment is:

Curriculum built around each student according to interests,personal goals,and limitations in reaching these goals is called: