CDS Disability Assessment & Diagnosis 2

Question 1

Which federal law requires that schools use a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) before identifying a student as having a learning disability?

Accepted Answer

IDEA 2004

Answer

IDEA 2004 allows states to use a Response to Intervention (RTI) model within MTSS as part of the evaluation process for specific learning disabilities.

Question 2

A disability specialist is reviewing an assessment for a client with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Which domain is most critical to evaluate first?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive and neurocognitive functioning

Answer

Cognitive and neurocognitive functioning is the foundational domain for TBI assessment as it directly impacts all other functional areas.

Question 3

The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS) measures which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Adaptive behavior in communication, daily living, and socialization

Answer

The VABS assesses adaptive behavior in domains including communication, daily living skills, socialization, and motor skills.

Question 4

During a functional capacity evaluation (FCE), a client consistently stops a task before measurable physiological limits are reached. This is called:

Accepted Answer

Submaximal effort

Answer

Submaximal effort refers to a client performing below their actual physical capacity during functional testing, which may or may not be intentional.

Question 5

Which assessment model emphasizes examining the interaction between a person's health condition, body functions, activities, and environmental factors?

Accepted Answer

WHO International Classification of Functioning (ICF)

Answer

The ICF framework from the World Health Organization evaluates disability as the interaction between health conditions and contextual factors.

(CDS) Certified Disability Specialist Practice Test

(CDS) Certified Disability Specialist Practice Test

CDS Disability Assessment & Diagnosis 2