Question 1

Early children education refers only to preschool.

Accepted Answer

Early children education includes various learning opportunities and activities provided for children from birth to the age of eight. Preschool education is a part of early children education but not the only aspect of it.

Question 2

Name two key figures in special education.

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Acceptable answers include: Itard, Seguin, Howe, Sullivan, Farrell, and Montessori.

Question 3

Free and Appropriate Public Education

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Answers that include anywhere a young child would typically be acceptable. Examples include but are not limited to: family homes, day care centers, parks, the library, grocery store. Unacceptable answers include therapeutic environments such as therapy clinics or hospitals.

Question 4

Give examples of a benefit that children educated in inclusive environments enjoy.

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Question 5

The three key components of inclusion are:

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Question 6

The first people to benefit from special education were whom?

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The first people to benefit from special education were children with sensory loss, particularly those who were deaf or hard of hearing. In the 18th and 19th centuries, schools were established to specifically educate these children in sign language and other forms of communication.

Question 7

An example of an accommodation required by the Americans with Disabilities Act is

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The Americans with Disabilities Act requires accommodations to be made to ensure accessibility to all individuals with disabilities. This includes providing an elevator in federal buildings for those who cannot use stairs, ramps leading to the entrance of schools for wheelchair users, and a sign language interpreter at county board meetings for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Therefore, all of the above options are required accommodations under the ADA.

Question 8

Early Intervention services typically take place…

Accepted Answer

Early Intervention services should be provided in the child's natural environment, which is typically the family home. This allows for more meaningful and functional interventions that can be easily carried out by the family in their daily routine.

Question 9

Occupational therapists…

Accepted Answer

Occupational therapists primarily focus on fine motor tasks and sensory processing, which includes activities like handwriting, buttoning clothes, and processing sensory input from the environment. While they may address other areas such as cognitive skills, their main focus is on improving a child's ability to participate in everyday activities through addressing underlying sensory and motor difficulties.

Question 10

In PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Supreme Court ruled:

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court ruling in PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was a landmark decision that established the right of children with special needs to receive a public education, stating that school districts could not deny these children an education based on their disabilities.

Question 11

Which statement reflects the most appropriate language?

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Using person-first language is more appropriate and respectful than using terms such as "retarded" or "Downs" which can be offensive and stigmatizing. "Intellectual disability" is a more accurate and respectful way to describe someone who may have challenges with cognitive functioning. "Handicapped" is also an outdated term and focusing on the person rather than their disability is more respectful.

Question 12

The major provisions of IDEA in its current iteration are:

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The major provisions of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) include the provision of a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), access to evidence-based practices, the creation and adherence to an Individualized Education Program (IEP), access to assistive technology, and the requirement for highly qualified teachers. These provisions ensure that students with disabilities have access to the necessary support and accommodations to receive a quality education. Choice B is incorrect because it only includes vague and non-specific provisions. Choice C is incorrect because it only mentions three of the provisions, and Choice D is incorrect because it includes an unrealistic provision (one on one aid for all students).

Question 13

Name at least 3 disabilties recognized under federal law.

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Quiz 1: An Introduction to the Field of Early Childhood Special Education