PECT Disability Categories and Eligibility 2

Question 1

Under IDEA, how many disability categories qualify a child for special education services?

Accepted Answer

13

Answer

10

Answer

15

Answer

8

Question 2

A student must meet which TWO conditions to be eligible for special education under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

A qualifying disability and a need for specialized instruction

Answer

Low test scores and poor attendance

Answer

Parent request and medical diagnosis

Answer

Behavior problems and failing grades

Question 3

Which category covers a child with significant difficulties in social communication and restricted, repetitive behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Autism

Answer

Emotional Disturbance

Answer

Other Health Impairment

Answer

Specific Learning Disability

Question 4

A child with ADHD most commonly qualifies under which IDEA category?

Accepted Answer

Other Health Impairment

Answer

Specific Learning Disability

Answer

Emotional Disturbance

Answer

Intellectual Disability

Question 5

Which term describes the requirement to evaluate a child in all areas of suspected disability?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive evaluation

Answer

Single-test screening

Answer

Informal observation

Answer

Teacher referral

Question 6

A child who is deaf in one ear and hard of hearing in the other would most likely qualify under which category?

Accepted Answer

Hearing Impairment

Answer

Visual Impairment

Answer

Multiple Disabilities

Answer

Speech or Language Impairment

Question 7

What is the maximum age, under IDEA, through which a student may receive special education services?

Accepted Answer

Age 21

Answer

Age 18

Answer

Age 16

Answer

Age 25