IA Special Education Support 2

Question 1

An IEP must be reviewed and updated at least how often?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

IDEA requires that each student's IEP be reviewed and revised at least once per year.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a sensory accommodation for a student with autism spectrum disorder?

Accepted Answer

Providing noise-canceling headphones

Answer

Noise-canceling headphones address sensory sensitivities common in students with ASD by reducing auditory overstimulation.

Question 3

A paraprofessional notices a student with an intellectual disability becoming frustrated during a math task. The BEST first response is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide a simpler version of the task with a prompt

Answer

Offering a simplified version of the task with a guiding prompt maintains engagement while reducing frustration.

Question 4

What does 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) mean in special education?

Accepted Answer

Students with disabilities should be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate

Answer

LRE requires that students with disabilities be educated with non-disabled peers to the greatest extent possible given their needs.

Question 5

Which behavior support strategy involves giving a student a small reward immediately after displaying a desired behavior?

Accepted Answer

Positive reinforcement

Answer

Positive reinforcement strengthens a target behavior by providing a preferred reward immediately after it occurs.

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