OAE Early Childhood Education Special Needs and Individualized Education Programs 3

Question 1

In a fully inclusive early childhood classroom, the teacher's primary role when supporting a child with a disability is to:

Accepted Answer

Adapt instruction and environment so the child participates meaningfully alongside peers

Answer

In inclusive settings, the general education teacher is responsible for providing adapted instruction that allows children with disabilities to participate fully with their peers.

Question 2

A speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, and early childhood teacher all contribute to a child's IEP and share observations. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Interdisciplinary teaming

Answer

Interdisciplinary teaming involves professionals from different disciplines who share information and coordinate services, though each still delivers their own domain of services.

Question 3

Assistive technology (AT) in early childhood special education refers to:

Accepted Answer

Any device or service that helps a child with a disability function more independently

Answer

AT under IDEA includes any item, equipment, or system — low-tech (picture boards) or high-tech (AAC devices) — that helps children with disabilities participate more independently.

Question 4

A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is conducted primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Identify the function or purpose a challenging behavior serves for the child

Answer

An FBA identifies the antecedents, behavior, and consequences to determine WHY a child engages in a challenging behavior, which then informs the Behavior Intervention Plan.

Question 5

A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) should primarily focus on:

Accepted Answer

Teaching the child replacement behaviors that serve the same function as the challenging behavior

Answer

An effective BIP teaches functionally equivalent replacement behaviors — positive alternatives that meet the same need as the challenging behavior.

OAE - Early Childhood Education Exam Practice Test

OAE - Early Childhood Education Exam Practice Test

OAE Early Childhood Education Special Needs and Individualized Education Programs 3