CDC Disability & Inclusion Practices 2

Question 1

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which of the following is a childcare center generally required to do?

Accepted Answer

Make reasonable modifications to policies to include children with disabilities

Answer

The ADA requires childcare programs to make reasonable modifications to policies, practices, and procedures to accommodate children with disabilities unless doing so would fundamentally alter the program.

Question 2

A child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has difficulty with transitions. Which inclusion strategy is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Use visual schedules and advance warnings before transitions

Answer

Visual schedules and advance warnings help children with ASD predict and prepare for transitions, reducing anxiety and behavioral challenges.

Question 3

Which term describes the right of children with disabilities to be educated and cared for alongside their typically developing peers to the maximum extent appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Least restrictive environment

Answer

The 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) principle, rooted in IDEA, requires that children with disabilities be placed in settings as close to the general education/childcare environment as appropriate.

Question 4

A parent shares that their 3-year-old has a hearing impairment. What is the daycare provider's FIRST step?

Accepted Answer

Consult with the child's early intervention team and request an IEP/IFSP meeting

Answer

The provider should collaborate with the child's intervention team and review any existing IFSP or IEP to understand accommodations already in place.

Question 5

What does 'child-find' refer to in early childhood special education?

Accepted Answer

The obligation of states and agencies to identify, locate, and evaluate children with possible disabilities

Answer

Child-find is a requirement under IDEA obligating states to actively identify and evaluate all children who may have disabilities, from birth through age 21.

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CDC Disability & Inclusion Practices 2