WGU D096 Fundamentals of Diverse Learners exam questions with answers 2023 UPDATE

WGU D096 Fundamentals of Diverse Learners exam questions with answers 2023 UPDATE The disability category with the highest percentage of children served under IDEA is ___________. - ANSWER specific learning disability (SLD) True or False A student's medical diagnosis determines whether the student qualifies for special education and related services in a public education setting. - ANSWER False True or False A student's educational disability category determines the types of supports and services the student is allowed to receive. - ANSWER False Specific Learning Disability - ANSWER Eva is a sixth-grade student who has a difficult time comprehending what she reads in class. She finds herself reading and rereading the same pages, trying to find meaning in the text. Additionally, Eva experiences difficulty following directions, often missing important steps. She finds herself falling behind in class and feeling as though she cannot keep up with her peers. Autism - ANSWER Mateo is a kindergarten student with a lot of energy. His favorite activities are sensory-based. He enjoys playing alone in the sand at recess. Mateo repeatedly grabs a handful of sand and watches it sift through his fingers. When he is excited, he spins in circles. Mateo has a difficult time transitioning to new activities and becomes agitated when his routine is changed. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - ANSWER Talia is a tenth-grade student. After hitting their head on the side of a pool during a swim meet, they began experiencing difficulty in school with focus, follow-through, and organization. They frequently misplaced their school materials and missed the deadline for several assignments. Additionally, Talia has experienced difficulty sitting in rooms with overhead lighting, causing them to wear sunglasses inside. True or False Individuals with the same disability category qualify for the same special education and related services programming. - ANSWER False A high school special education student diagnosed with autism received special education services and related support for social pragmatic (social skills) therapy from a speech-language pathologist. The student requires some academic support, primarily in written expression and task management, which happens within the general education environment in a co-taught English class with an English teacher and an assigned special education teacher. The student also receives speech-language therapy twice per week. This student's time out of the general education environment is minimal. What type of educational placement would this student receive, given the needs and the supports and services received? - ANSWER Modified general education class