TExES 161 Disability Categories and Characteristics 2

Question 1

Which characteristic is most commonly associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Accepted Answer

Persistent deficits in social communication and interaction

Answer

ASD is primarily characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction, along with restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.

Question 2

What distinguishes a speech impairment from a language impairment in special education?

Accepted Answer

Speech impairments affect the mechanics of sound production; language impairments affect understanding or use of language

Answer

Speech impairments affect the physical production of sounds (articulation, fluency, voice), while language impairments affect the ability to understand or use language effectively.

Question 3

A student who has an injury to the brain caused by an external physical force resulting in changed school performance most likely qualifies under which IDEA category?

Accepted Answer

Traumatic Brain Injury

Answer

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the IDEA category for students whose brain injury was caused by an external physical force and negatively affects educational performance.

Question 4

Under IDEA, which disability category applies only to children ages 3 through 9 (at state discretion) who are experiencing delays but have not yet been given a specific disability label?

Accepted Answer

Developmental Delay

Answer

Developmental Delay is a category states may use for young children (ages 3–9) experiencing delays in development who have not yet received a specific disability diagnosis.

Question 5

Which characteristic best describes students with orthopedic impairments under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

Severe orthopedic impairment affecting educational performance, such as cerebral palsy or limb deficiency

Answer

Orthopedic Impairment under IDEA refers to severe motor impairments (e.g., cerebral palsy, limb deficiency) that adversely affect educational performance.

TExES 161 - TExES Special Education EC-12 Practice Test

TExES 161 - TExES Special Education EC-12 Practice Test

TExES 161 Disability Categories and Characteristics 2