CDS Assistive Technology & Adaptations 3

Question 1

Under IDEA, the IEP team is required to consider AT for a student with a disability:

Accepted Answer

As part of the IEP development process for every eligible student

Answer

IDEA requires IEP teams to consider whether a student needs AT devices and services as part of every IEP development process.

Question 2

Which environmental control unit (ECU) technology allows individuals with severe physical disabilities to operate home appliances using a single switch?

Accepted Answer

X-10 or smart home protocol-based ECU

Answer

X-10 and smart home protocol-based ECUs allow appliance control through powerline or wireless signals and can be accessed via a single switch.

Question 3

A user with dyslexia reports that text-to-speech software helps comprehension but typing remains difficult. Which AT should a specialist recommend to address the typing barrier?

Accepted Answer

Word prediction software

Answer

Word prediction software reduces the number of keystrokes required and supports spelling, directly addressing typing difficulty for users with dyslexia.

Question 4

The AT Continuum ranges from no-tech to high-tech solutions. Which example correctly represents a mid-tech solution?

Accepted Answer

A single-message voice output device (e.g., BIGmack)

Answer

A single-message voice output device like the BIGmack is considered mid-tech because it involves simple electronics without complex programming.

Question 5

Which AAC strategy involves using a set of core vocabulary words that account for the majority of what most people say?

Accepted Answer

Core vocabulary approach

Answer

The core vocabulary approach uses a small set of high-frequency words that make up most of everyday communication, unlike fringe vocabulary which is topic-specific.

(CDS) Certified Disability Specialist Practice Test

(CDS) Certified Disability Specialist Practice Test

CDS Assistive Technology & Adaptations 3