Special Education Flashcards
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Which disability category under IDEA specifically requires that the educational performance of the student be adversely affected by the condition?
Answer: Emotional Disturbance
The IDEA definition of Emotional Disturbance explicitly requires that the condition adversely affects the student's educational performance.
A paraeducator is working with a student who has a significant intellectual disability. Which approach best supports inclusion in the general education classroom?
Answer: Providing graduated assistance and fading support as independence increases
Graduated assistance with systematic fading promotes independence while supporting meaningful participation in inclusive settings.
Which type of reading disability is characterized by difficulty with phonological processing, decoding, and word recognition despite adequate intelligence and instruction?
Answer: Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that primarily affects phonological processing, leading to difficulties with accurate and fluent word recognition.
A student's IEP team is completing a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA). What is the PRIMARY purpose of an FBA?
Answer: To identify the function or purpose of a challenging behavior
An FBA identifies the function (purpose) of behavior — such as escape, attention, or sensory — to inform the Behavior Intervention Plan.
Which transition planning requirement under IDEA must be included in the IEP no later than when a student turns 16?
Answer: Measurable postsecondary goals and transition services
IDEA requires that by age 16, the IEP must include measurable postsecondary goals in education/training, employment, and independent living (when appropriate), along with needed transition services.
A student with a hearing impairment is receiving services. Which professional is MOST qualified to provide direct auditory-verbal therapy?
Answer: Audiologist or certified auditory-verbal therapist
Audiologists and certified auditory-verbal therapists specialize in auditory skill development for students with hearing impairments.
When a student with a disability is suspended for more than 10 school days, IDEA requires a team meeting known as a:
Answer: Manifestation Determination Review
A Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) is required to determine whether the behavior was caused by or directly related to the student's disability.