CNE CNE Special Needs & Behavioral Support 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is most commonly associated with supporting children diagnosed with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (Correct answer)
- Celiac disease
- Type 1 diabetes
- Scoliosis
Correct answer: Autism Spectrum Disorder
ABA is a widely researched therapeutic approach used to improve social, communication, and learning skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Question 2: Which of the following is an example of an environmental modification to support a child with ADHD?
- Reducing visual clutter in the learning space (Correct answer)
- Increasing group activity complexity
- Limiting verbal instructions to 10 minutes
- Assigning more homework
Correct answer: Reducing visual clutter in the learning space
Minimizing distractions in the environment helps children with ADHD maintain focus and reduces impulsive responses.
Question 3: What is 'task analysis' as used in special needs support?
- Breaking a complex skill into smaller sequential steps (Correct answer)
- Analyzing a child's reading level
- Evaluating a task's academic difficulty
- Reviewing a child's daily routine chart
Correct answer: Breaking a complex skill into smaller sequential steps
Task analysis involves breaking down a multi-step skill into smaller, teachable steps to help children with special needs learn more effectively.
Question 4: A child using a picture exchange communication system (PECS) is most likely working on:
- Augmentative and alternative communication (Correct answer)
- Reading comprehension
- Number recognition
- Fine motor skills
Correct answer: Augmentative and alternative communication
PECS is an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system that teaches nonverbal or minimally verbal individuals to communicate using picture symbols.
Question 5: When a child with special needs displays problem behavior, ignoring the behavior when safe to do so and reinforcing appropriate alternatives is called:
- Differential reinforcement (Correct answer)
- Time-out procedure
- Response blocking
- Overcorrection
Correct answer: Differential reinforcement
Differential reinforcement reduces problem behaviors by withholding attention for them while actively rewarding desired replacement behaviors.
Question 6: Which professional is typically the lead provider when a child under age 3 qualifies for early intervention services under IDEA Part C?
- Service coordinator (Correct answer)
- School principal
- Child psychologist
- Pediatric surgeon
Correct answer: Service coordinator
Under IDEA Part C, a service coordinator is assigned to help families access and coordinate early intervention services for children from birth to age 3.
CNE CNE Special Needs & Behavioral Support 2
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is most commonly associated with supporting children diagnosed with: