CCP Special Needs & Inclusion 2

Question 1

Under IDEA Part C, which age group is eligible for early intervention services?

Accepted Answer

Birth to age 3

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Ages 3 to 5

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Birth to age 5

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Ages 2 to 6

Question 2

In early intervention, what is meant by a child's 'natural environment'?

Accepted Answer

Settings where typically developing children participate, such as the home or community

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Outdoor play spaces only

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A specially designed therapy room

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Any licensed childcare facility

Question 3

Which professional would typically be a required member of a child's IEP team?

Accepted Answer

A general education teacher

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The child's pediatrician

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A licensed clinical social worker

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A state health department representative

Question 4

What does 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) mean under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

Children with disabilities should be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate

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Children with disabilities must be placed in separate special education classrooms

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Childcare providers must remove all physical barriers from their facilities

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Children with disabilities cannot be disciplined in the same way as other children

Question 5

Which behavior in toddlers may be a potential early indicator of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

Accepted Answer

Lack of eye contact and delayed response to name by 12 months

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Frequent parallel play with peers

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Strong preference for outdoor activities

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Difficulty sharing toys with siblings

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a developmental screening tool such as the ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire)?

Accepted Answer

To identify children who may need further evaluation for developmental delays

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To diagnose a specific developmental disability

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To measure a child's intelligence quotient

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To document a child's academic readiness for kindergarten

Question 7

Which strategy best supports a child with hearing loss during group storytime in a childcare setting?

Accepted Answer

Positioning the child close to the reader and using visual cues and picture books

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Seating the child at the back so they are not distracted

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Using only sign language with the entire group

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Providing the child with a separate quiet activity during storytime