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Which of the following behaviors observed over time in a three-year-old child would be a clear indicator that the child may have an autism spectrum disorder? (A) Uncoordinated movements when walking (B) Lack of joint attention (C) Refusal to write the letters of the alphabet (D) Hitting other ...

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Texas TExEs Special Education (161) Practice Questions | 100% Correct | Verified | 2024 Version Which of the following behaviors observed over time in a three -year -old child would be a clear indicator that the child may have an autism spectrum disorder? (A) Uncoordinated movements when walking (B) Lack of joint attention (C) Refusal to write the letters of the alphabet (D) Hitting other children - ✔✔The correct response is ( B ). Lack of joint attention is one of the earliest signs of an autism spectrum disorder because it is the basis of human communication. Very young children will follow their parent's pointing finger to share in looking at somethi ng, like an airplane in the sky. Children with autism often lack this joint attention to objects and will not point themselves. (A) could be a sign of motor delays in an older child but uncoordinated movements are common in young children as part of normal development. (C) could be a behavioral issue or a lack of comfort or confidence on the child's part. Again, very young children do not yet have the fine motor skills necessary for neat writing. (D) is a behavioral issue that have to be addressed as not ap propriate. In which academic area do the majority of learning disabilities fall? (A) Mathematics (B) Writing (C) Reading (D) Science - ✔✔The correct response is ( C ). Statistics show that the predominant learning disability is in the area of reading, accounting for more than 80 percent of LD diagnoses. As a result, the U.S. Department of Education has urged states to implement Response to Intervention programs to target primary students who are falling behind in reading in hopes of reducing the number of LD diagnoses. (A) and (B) are also common learning disability categories, but they are not nearly as prevalent as reading. (D) is not cons idered an area of learning disability. If a student is struggling in science, it is generally related to a reading or mathematics difficulty. Which of the following situations would warrant recommending testing for a behavioral disorder? (A) A student is sent to the principal's office for acting out in class (B) A student does not look his teacher in the eye after writing on his desk (C) A student gets upset when corrected and cries (D) A student gets angry every time anyone touches his/her belongings and stays angry for over an hour each time - ✔✔The correct response is ( D ). When a student shows a pattern of overreacting to a situation and not being able to calm down for long periods of time, it is an indication discipline issue. (B) is a common reaction in children who feel guilty. (C) is also a common reaction for some children who do not want to make mistakes. Which of the following statements would likely be true of an individual with ADHD? (A) The individual cannot communicate well (B) The individual is often inattentive (C) The individual has a difficult time making friends (D) The individual always finishes her/his assignments - ✔✔The correct response is ( B ). ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, so it is characterized by frequent periods of inattention. (A) is not connected to ADHD, but more likely a sign of either a speech/language disorder or autism. Similar ly, (C) is more likely associated with either shyness, social skills deficits, or autism. (D) is not the correct answer because individuals with ADHD often leave assignments unfinished when their attention wanders during class or homework time. What would most likely be provided for a child with a documented OHI disability? (A) School -health services (B) After -school tutoring (C) Extended school year program (D) A full -time paraprofessional - ✔✔The correct response is ( A ). OHI stands for Other Health Impairment and includes such diagnoses as epilepsy and heart conditions. Students with an OHI disability may not require any modifications or assistance in academic or social skills areas, but they may require health services if they experience a seizure or medical issue of some kind. (B), (C), and (D) would all be associated with disabilities that require academic intervention or close adult supervision. Which of the following assessments is an example of a formal assessment? (A) Checklist of observable behaviors (B) Criterion -referenced test (C) Parent interview (D) Rubric - ✔✔The correct response is ( B ). A formal assessment, by definition, is a standardized test that has been tested with a large number of individuals of a given age range or group. This allows for comparisons to a norm or specific criteria. (A), (C), and (D) a re all examples of informal assessments. They all require a measure of personal judgment to be completed. What do test results of a norm -referenced test indicate? (A) A student's performance relative to a larger group of students of similar ages (B) How many questions a student answered correctly (C) Whether a student passed or failed a class (D) The likelihood a student will go to college - ✔✔The correct response is ( A ). Norm -referenced tests are "normed" against the performance of a group of students who are similar in age or grade level. Scores are reported norms of the group rather than a straight percentage of incorrect to correct answers . (C) is incorrect because norm -referenced tests by themselves do not indicated passing or failing a course. They indicate performance compared to a norm. (D) is incorrect because the factors that affect a student going to college are many and varied, incl uding academic, family background, and socioeconomic factors. An eighth -grade teacher administers a quiz halfway through a unit to see how much students remember about the topic. What kind of assessment is the quiz? (A) Summative (B) Diagnostic (C) Formative (D) Formal - ✔✔The correct response is ( C ). Formative assessments are administered during the course of instruction to assist teachers in guiding instruction or knowing what concepts and skills need to be retaught. (A) is incorrect because summative assessments are adm inistered at the conclusion of a unit to measure how much students have learned. (B) is incorrect because diagnostic tests are administered

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