NYSTCE: Students with Disabilities Exam Prep #3

Question 1

Mrs. Williams has two children in her class who are hearing impaired. Which of the following assistive technologies might help increase their ability to hear and communicate?

Accepted Answer

FM sound system

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Reading lips

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Braillers

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Communication boards

Question 2

Augmentative communication devices can help a child with physical or cognitive barriers communicate effectively at school and at home. However, these tools may not work for a child who demonstrates no communicative intent. Which of the following explains the reason for this?

Accepted Answer

Augmentative communication devices do not teach a child to communicate.

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Such a child will never want to communicate.

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The batteries run out too quickly.

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Augmentative communication devices are specifically for children with receptive language deficits.

Question 3

The cost of assistive technology is often high and can present a challenge to parents. Which of the following funding sources might provide help?

Accepted Answer

State programs for children with special health needs

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Individual school’s assistive technologies fund

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Welfare

Answer

Bake sale

Question 4

Brandon also has difficulty copying work from the board or Smart Board. Mrs. Williams should try which of the following strategies?

Accepted Answer

Place Brandon at the front of the class so he can see the board more clearly.

Answer

Ask a peer to copy the work for Brandon.

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Send Brandon to the resource room.

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Use a KWL chart.

Question 5

Casey has an auditory processing deficit and cannot effectively tune out extraneous noises. This makes it very hard for him to focus during class time and process verbal directions. Which of the following strategies might help him?

Accepted Answer

Write the instructions on the board or use visuals.

Answer

Repeat everything to him individually.

Answer

Use a Brailler.

Answer

Use a communications board.

Question 6

Janie has an auditory processing deficit. She does not understand or process auditory directions and often seems lost during class time. Which of the following strategies might help her?

Accepted Answer

Give Janie a written handout of the directions and ask her to follow it as you give the directions verbally.

Answer

Send her to the resource room.

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Use sign language to communicate with Janie.

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Use a visual schedule.

Question 7

Ben has difficulty with social skills and reading body language. As a result, he doesn’t relate to the other children and is often isolated. He may respond inappropriately to their play, which in turn, alienates them. Which of the following strategies might help Ben?

Accepted Answer

Role-play social situations in class.

Answer

Bribe the other children to play with him.

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Ignore the situation and hope it takes care of itself.

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Allow Ben to stay inside during recess.

Question 8

Mrs. Williams has an animal therapist bring her therapy dog to class weekly. The therapist teaches the children how to care for and treat the dog, and the children enjoy reading to him or talking to him. What are some of the benefits associated with animal therapy?

Accepted Answer

Children can learn empathy and the ability to read social cues by learning to respond appropriately to an animal’s behavior.

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Dogs are fun.

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Mrs. Williams is able to get some work done while the therapist is managing the students.

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Using animal therapy is a novel technique that impresses parents and principals.

Question 9

First grader Duncan has difficulty differentiating words in a sentence. When writing, he forgets to include spaces. When reading, he runs the words together. Which of the following strategies might help?

Accepted Answer

Ask Duncan to think of a sentence. Write lines on the paper to indicate the appropriate number of words. Have Duncan fill in the spaces with the words.

Answer

Have a peer read to Duncan.

Answer

Use a Brailler.

Answer

The problem will correct itself with time.

Question 10

Aaron, who has been classified with ADHD, rushes through work assignments so he can go do more enjoyable activities. His work is often incomplete or poorly done, even though he has demonstrated the skills necessary for high academic achievement. Which of the following strategies might help Aaron focus and slow down?

Accepted Answer

Talk with Aaron before starting the assignment about expectations. Check the work before allowing Aaron to move on.

Answer

Take away privileges.

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Use a carrel to help Aaron stay focused.

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Allow Aaron to move on to more enjoyable activities.