Childcare Special Needs & Inclusion

Question 1

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which document outlines the specific educational goals and services for a child with a disability?

Accepted Answer

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Answer

Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)

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Child Development Plan (CDP)

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Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)

Question 2

For children under age 3 who have developmental delays, which document is used instead of an IEP?

Accepted Answer

Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)

Answer

Individual Support Plan (ISP)

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Individualized Education Program (IEP)

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Child Action Plan (CAP)

Question 3

Which principle of inclusion requires that children with disabilities be educated alongside their typically developing peers to the greatest extent possible?

Accepted Answer

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

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Normalization

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Mainstreaming

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Question 4

A childcare teacher notices that a 4-year-old consistently struggles with transitions, has repetitive behaviors, and avoids eye contact. The teacher's best first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the behaviors and share concerns with the family and supervisor

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Diagnose the child with autism spectrum disorder

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Move the child to a separate classroom

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Ignore the behaviors and wait for natural development

Question 5

Which federal law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs receiving federal financial assistance, including many childcare centers?

Accepted Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

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IDEA

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FERPA

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HIPAA

Question 6

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in early childhood settings means:

Accepted Answer

Designing flexible learning environments and materials accessible to all children from the start

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Designing separate curricula for children with special needs

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Creating one-size-fits-all lesson plans

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Using only technology-based instruction

Question 7

When including a child with a physical disability in outdoor play, which approach best supports full participation?

Accepted Answer

Modify equipment and activities so the child can participate alongside peers

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Have the child watch peers from the sideline for safety

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Schedule a separate outdoor time for the child

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Ask the child's parents to supervise their own child outdoors