Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Students who are deaf and blind cannot learn:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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?

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:

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:

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:

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?

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:

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:

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?

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:

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:

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:

Accepted Answer

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

Quiz 14: Students With Severe and Multiple Disabilities