NYSTCE: Students with Disabilities Exam Prep #1

Question 1

Which of the following behaviors suggests the need for further evaluation based on normal developmental milestones?

Accepted Answer

No spoken language by age 2

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Child not crawling by 6 months

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Child puts things in mouth

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Child cries when hungry or tired

Question 2

Chloe, 14 months old, was born with cerebral palsy. She has low muscle tone and is delayed on most developmental milestones. Which of the following services will she likely receive?

Accepted Answer

In-home therapy services provided by a specialist

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Trips to the local library for story time

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Occasional babysitting

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Swimming lessons

Question 3

Once a child qualifies for early childhood services, which of the following best represents the next process?

Accepted Answer

A team of specialists will develop an IEP with the parent to determine which programs best meet the child’s needs.

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The child will be enrolled in a preschool program.

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The child will likely wait three to six months to receive services.

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A therapist will work one-on-one with the child.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the Denver Developmental Screening Test?

Accepted Answer

It quickly screens for basic developmental milestones.

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Children are flown to Denver for this test.

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The test is typically videotaped.

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The parent administers the test.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes Ages & Stages Questionnaires?

Accepted Answer

A questionnaire completed by parents or a pediatrician with the parents’ input

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A test conducted by psychologists in a formal setting

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A questionnaire completed by the child

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A test that assesses parents’ knowledge of parenting topics

Question 6

Once Mrs. Jones recognizes a problem, which of the following represents the next likely step?

Accepted Answer

Form a Student Study Team with the parents and other specialists.

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Write an IEP for Shea.

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Refer Shea for a formal assessment.

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Refer Shea for special ed programs.

Question 7

Shea’s mother was surprised and upset when the teacher expressed her concerns. Which of the following reactions by Mrs. Jones will help Shea’s mother reach a state of acceptance?

Accepted Answer

She should describe Shea’s challenges calmly and objectively and assure Mrs. Jones that she’ll do everything she can to help Shea overcome them.

Answer

She should describe Shea’s behavior in emotional terms, such as She’s driving me nuts!

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She should downplay her concerns so Shea’s mother isn’t upset.

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She should provide infrequent communication to avoid upsetting Shea’s mother.

Question 8

First grader Michelle attends a private school, but her parents are concerned that she may have a learning disability. What are the school district’s obligations in relation to Michelle?

Accepted Answer

The school district must offer testing services if the parents request it.

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The school district has no obligations. The private school should provide assessments.

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The school district must offer a referral and information to Michelle’s parents.

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The school district must train staff at the private school in testing procedures.

Question 9

Which of the following times are not recommended for conducting formal assessments?

Accepted Answer

Days immediately following or preceding a holiday

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Lunchtime

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The month of February

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First month of school

Question 10

The 1979 California court case, Larry P. v. Riles, California, was about which of the following issues in relation to formal assessments?

Accepted Answer

The question of whether IQ tests are culturally and racially discriminatory

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The question of whether snacks should be offered during formal assessments

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The question of whether parents should be present during formal assessments

Answer

The question of whether parents should be allowed to conduct formal assessments