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

IDEA specifies 13 distinct disability categories under which a child may be found eligible.

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

Eligibility requires both a qualifying disability and a demonstrated need for specially designed instruction.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Autism

Answer

Autism is defined by impairments in communication and social interaction with repetitive behaviors.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Other Health Impairment

Answer

ADHD is generally addressed under Other Health Impairment due to limited alertness affecting performance.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive evaluation

Answer

IDEA requires a comprehensive evaluation covering every area of suspected disability.

(PECT) Special Education PreK-8 Exam Practice Test