CCP Special Needs & Inclusion 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under IDEA Part C, which age group is eligible for early intervention services?
- Birth to age 3 (Correct answer)
- Ages 3 to 5
- Birth to age 5
- Ages 2 to 6
Correct answer: Birth to age 3
IDEA Part C covers infants and toddlers from birth through age 2 (birth to 3), providing early intervention services for those with developmental delays or disabilities.
Question 2: In early intervention, what is meant by a child's 'natural environment'?
- Outdoor play spaces only
- Settings where typically developing children participate, such as the home or community (Correct answer)
- A specially designed therapy room
- Any licensed childcare facility
Correct answer: Settings where typically developing children participate, such as the home or community
Natural environments are settings typical for children without disabilities—such as the home, childcare, or community—where early intervention services should be provided when possible.
Question 3: Which professional would typically be a required member of a child's IEP team?
- The child's pediatrician
- A general education teacher (Correct answer)
- A licensed clinical social worker
- A state health department representative
Correct answer: A general education teacher
IDEA requires that at least one general education teacher be part of the IEP team for children who participate or may participate in the general education environment.
Question 4: What does 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) mean under IDEA?
- Children with disabilities must be placed in separate special education classrooms
- Children with disabilities should be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate (Correct answer)
- Childcare providers must remove all physical barriers from their facilities
- Children with disabilities cannot be disciplined in the same way as other children
Correct answer: Children with disabilities should be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate
LRE means children with disabilities should be educated with non-disabled peers to the greatest extent appropriate, with necessary supports provided.
Question 5: Which behavior in toddlers may be a potential early indicator of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
- Frequent parallel play with peers
- Lack of eye contact and delayed response to name by 12 months (Correct answer)
- Strong preference for outdoor activities
- Difficulty sharing toys with siblings
Correct answer: Lack of eye contact and delayed response to name by 12 months
Limited eye contact and not responding to one's name by 12 months are recognized early red flags for ASD that should prompt further developmental evaluation.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of a developmental screening tool such as the ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire)?
- To diagnose a specific developmental disability
- To identify children who may need further evaluation for developmental delays (Correct answer)
- To measure a child's intelligence quotient
- To document a child's academic readiness for kindergarten
Correct answer: To identify children who may need further evaluation for developmental delays
Developmental screening tools like the ASQ identify children who may be at risk for delays and should receive a more comprehensive diagnostic evaluation—they do not diagnose.
Question 7: Which strategy best supports a child with hearing loss during group storytime in a childcare setting?
- Seating the child at the back so they are not distracted
- Using only sign language with the entire group
- Positioning the child close to the reader and using visual cues and picture books (Correct answer)
- Providing the child with a separate quiet activity during storytime
Correct answer: Positioning the child close to the reader and using visual cues and picture books
Seating a child with hearing loss near the speaker and using visual cues helps them access the activity and participate alongside their peers.
CCP Special Needs & Inclusion 2
Under IDEA Part C, which age group is eligible for early intervention services?