Childcare Special Needs & Inclusion 2

Question 1

Which of the following is an evidence-based strategy commonly used to support children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in childcare settings?

Accepted Answer

Visual schedules and social stories

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Strict time-outs for non-compliance

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Removing the child from group activities

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Discouraging all repetitive behavior

Question 2

A child with a hearing impairment is joining your classroom. Which environmental modification would most directly support their communication access?

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Seating the child near the teacher and reducing background noise

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Playing background music to stimulate auditory development

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Requiring the child to remove hearing aids during rest time

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Dimming lights to improve focus

Question 3

Speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy provided within the childcare classroom are examples of which service delivery model?

Accepted Answer

Integrated/push-in model

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Pull-out model

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Consultation model

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Home-based model

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a developmental delay in a young child?

Accepted Answer

Performance significantly below age-level expectations in one or more developmental domains

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Any behavior that differs from a peer's

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A diagnosis of a specific disability

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A temporary regression during stressful events

Question 5

When a child with Down syndrome is included in your classroom, which attitude best reflects a high-quality inclusive practice?

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Recognizing each child's individual strengths and adapting activities accordingly

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Lowering all academic expectations for the entire class

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Focusing only on the child's deficits to guide intervention

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Assigning a dedicated aide who works exclusively and separately with the child

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) for a child exhibiting challenging behaviors in childcare?

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To identify the function or reason behind a behavior to inform a support plan

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To punish the child for inappropriate behavior

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To determine if the child should be removed from the program

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To label the child with a behavioral disorder

Question 7

Which agency is typically responsible for coordinating early intervention services (Part C of IDEA) for children birth to age 3 in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

The designated lead state agency (varies by state, e.g., health or education department)

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The local school district

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The childcare licensing board

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The child's pediatrician