What does PECS stand for?
Picture Exchange Communication System
T/F: Most TBI accidents occur in adults?
False
Most cases of severe cognitive limitation are caused by________.
Prenatal Brain Damage
Students with an IQ below ___ are classified as having a severe disability.
50
List 6 major principles of IDEA:
1. Zero Reject 2. Non- Discriminatory Identification and Evaluation 3.

FAPE 4. Least-Restrictive Environment 5. Due Process 6. Shared Decision Making

Autism is best described as a ________ Disorder.
Developmental
A child looking at a picture the teacher is pointing at is an example of ________.

Joint Attention
How do students with autism differ from students with Aspergers?
Aspergers don't have the deficits in language and intellectual functioning
Most professionals use the term _________ to describe students with autism.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Name the 4 developmental domains.
1. Physical 2.

Cognitive 3. Communication 4. Social

Who is the most critical component of early intervention?
Parents and family
What is the APGAR scale used for?
A screening test to identify high risk infants.
What is an IFSP?
Individualized Family Service Plan
T/F: Parent Involvement is an essential part of special education?
True
Name 3 reasons for increased emphasis on parent and family involvement.
1.

Legislation 2. Parent Advocacy 3. Educators desiring to be more effective

Name 4 types of written communication system that could be used to convey information between home and school.
1. 2 Way Note System 2. Home- School Contract 3.

Happy Gram 4. Class Newsletter

What are the 5 stages of the Resilience model?
1. Identification of Disability 2. Self-education 3. Reflection about Self and Family 4.

Advocacy and Empowerment 5. Appreciation and Enlightenment

At what age must the IEP include a transition plan?
The IEP that will be in effect when the student turns 16.
What percentage of students who were on an IEP in high school enroll in post-secondary education?
46%
What are the 3 major components of competitive employment?
1. At least minimum wage 2. Perform work valued by an employer 3.

Primarily work with others who are not disabled

An approach that assists individuals with disabilities live in the community as independently as possible:
Supported Living
According to IDEA, transition goals must be based on:
Age appropriate transition assessments
According to Halpern what should be the primary focus of transition services be?
Living successfully in the community
What percent of people with disabilities who are of working age are employed?
18%
An IFSP must be reviewed how often?
Every 6 months
Early intervention refers to services provided to children ages...
Birth to 5
The most prevalent physical disability in school aged children is:
Cerebral Palsy
Breaking down complex skills into smaller sub-skills or steps to make learning easier is known as:
Task analysis
Ultimate goal for No Child left behind:
All children will be proficient in all subject matter by 2014
The short-term care of a family member with disabilities to provide relief for parents from care-taking duties is known as:
Respite Care
A Summary of Performance (SOP) is required for:
All students who exit special education by graduating or exceeding age requirements.
T/F: Services are mandatory under IDEA for children with disabilities during the first three years.

True
Which of the following has been referred to as the most important legislation enacted for young children with developmental delays?
P. L. 99-457
Using intelligence test scores and including students regarded as highly talented, the prevalence for giftedness is estimated as high as:
3-5%
Maker characterizes a person who is gifted as:
A problem solver
Teachers most often ask questions at which level of Bloom's taxonomy?
Remember and Apply or Remember and Understand
Over-selectivity is characterized as
Focusing on a part rather than the whole