Characteristics of Exceptionalities Flashcards

A student is identified as gifted and has a co-occurring learning disability. This profile is referred to as:

Answer: Twice-Exceptional (2e)

Twice-Exceptional (2e) students are those who are identified as gifted and also have one or more disabilities, requiring programming that addresses both their advanced abilities and their learning challenges.

Which of the following characteristics is most associated with ADHD, Primarily Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation?

Answer: Excessive talking, difficulty waiting for a turn, and frequently leaving the seat

Hyperactive-Impulsive ADHD is characterized by physical restlessness, excessive talking, difficulty waiting, and acting before thinking — impulsivity and hyperactivity are the primary features.

A student with an intellectual disability who needs extensive support across most daily activities and requires highly modified academic content likely falls in which AAIDD support intensity level?

Answer: Extensive support

Extensive support means the student requires regular, ongoing assistance across multiple environments — more than limited (time-limited) but less than pervasive (constant, high-intensity) support.

The primary difference between a speech disorder and a language disorder is that:

Answer: Speech disorders involve the mechanics of sound production; language disorders involve the content, form, or use of language

Speech disorders affect the physical production of sounds (articulation, fluency, voice), while language disorders affect the understanding or formulation of language (vocabulary, grammar, discourse).

Which characteristic best describes students with Specific Learning Disability (SLD) in the area of written expression (dysgraphia)?

Answer: Significant difficulty organizing and expressing ideas in writing, including spelling, mechanics, and fluency

Dysgraphia (SLD in Written Expression) involves difficulties with the physical act of writing, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and/or organizing written communication.

A student with Other Health Impairment (OHI) under IDEA may qualify for special education due to:

Answer: A chronic or acute health problem that results in limited strength, vitality, or alertness, adversely affecting educational performance

IDEA's OHI category covers chronic or acute health conditions (including ADHD, diabetes, asthma, cancer) that cause limited strength, vitality, or alertness and adversely impact educational performance.