Question 1

Two factors that are highly related to the effectiveness of early intervention services are

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A)  availability of resources and staff/child ratio
B)  severity of disability/and availability of resources
C)  severity of disability and parents' education level
D)  intensity of intervention/ and level of family/child participation

Question 2

Which best describes the treatment and control groups of the Abecedarian Project?

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A)  children receiving early intervention services in school-based settings vs.those receiving them at home
B)  parents receiving consultation from a parent trainer vs.those provided readings on child development
C)  children receiving medical,nutritional,and social services vs.those who received the same plus early intervention
D)  teachers with special early childhood endorsements vs.those without special certification from their state boards of education

Question 3

Communicative development includes nonverbal behaviors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Social skills include making choices and displaying self-directed behavior..

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Newborn screening programs are standardized to identify the same disabling conditions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which best characterizes the primary difference between an IFSP and an IEP?

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A)  An IFSP is less restrictive.
B)  An IFSP is more family-centered.
C)  An IFSP focuses on short-term goals.
D)  An IFSP requires increased accountability.

Question 7

Which statement best exemplifies current research on the importance of early intervention?

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A)  "The earlier the intervention,the better."
B)  "All children need intensive early intervention to grow and develop."
C)  "Early intervention is unnecessary.Most children outgrow problems."
D)  "Early intervention is effective as long as services start before first grade."

Question 8

All of the following are conditions that can be detected by a newborn blood test screening except

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A)  cystic fibrosis
B)  hyperoxia
C)  hypothyroidism
D)  pheynlketonuria

Question 9

Which of the following is not a core principle of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Learning must involve all of the senses.
B)  Knowledge must inform decision making.
C)  Goals must be challenging and attainable.
D)  Teaching must be intentional to be effective.

Question 10

As most commonly used,in your textbook,the term "early intervention" refers to services provided to children ages

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A)  birth to 5
B)  birth to 2
C)  birth to 9
D)  3 to 5

Question 11

The Infant Health and Development Program focused on

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A)  infants at risk for language delays
B)  infants at risk of inadequate nutrition
C)  infants who were premature or of low birth weight
D)  infants who had conditions that caused developmental delays

Question 12

Define and give examples of biological risk conditions.

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biological risk cond...

Question 13

Which term best applies to looking and planning for ways to include brief,systematic instructional interactions in the content of typical classroom activities?

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A)  direct teaching
B)  discovery learning
C)  embedded learning
D)  optimal learning

Question 14

Parents are the primary teachers in a/an _____ program.In this service option,parents receive guidance and support from a paraprofessional.Contrast this service option to a different service option.

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home-based program; answers must contras...

Question 15

A/an _____ is a brief,systematic instructional interaction that focuses on the child's IEP objectives in the context of naturally occurring classroom activities.Why is this strategy important.

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embedded learning opportunity;...

Question 16

Children in home-based intervention programs receive a greater variety of services than those in center-based programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In IDEIA,early intervention is intended to enhance the development of children ages

Accepted Answer

A)  birth-2
B)  birth-3
C)  3-5
D)  3-9

Question 18

Which is true of early intervention for infants and toddlers?

Accepted Answer

A)  It must be focused upon the child alone as the client.
B)  Early intervention services are not provided in all states.
C)  Services are mandatory under IDEA for children with disabilities during the first three years
D)  Only children who currently exhibit delays may receive services.

Question 19

Which of the following is an indicator that a child with a disability may need more support in the classroom?

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A)  He/she may seem tired.
B)  He/she may refuse to participate in activities.
C)  He/she may switch from one activity to another.
D)  He/she may become over dependent on adult help.

Question 20

Tamara is three days old and weighs almost 2 pounds.Her parents just learned that she has Down syndrome.What is the most likely setting for her early intervention services?

Accepted Answer

A)  center based
B)  combined home-center based
C)  home based
D)  hospital based

Exam 14: Early Childhood Special Education

Which of the following is an indicator that a child with a disability may need more support in the classroom?

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Define and give examples of biological risk conditions.

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All of the following are conditions that can be detected by a newborn blood test screening except

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Newborn screening programs are standardized to identify the same disabling conditions.

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Two factors that are highly related to the effectiveness of early intervention services are

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Which best describes the treatment and control groups of the Abecedarian Project?

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As most commonly used,in your textbook,the term "early intervention" refers to services provided to children ages

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Which is true of early intervention for infants and toddlers?

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In IDEIA,early intervention is intended to enhance the development of children ages

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Which term best applies to looking and planning for ways to include brief,systematic instructional interactions in the content of typical classroom activities?

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Communicative development includes nonverbal behaviors.

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Social skills include making choices and displaying self-directed behavior..

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Which statement best exemplifies current research on the importance of early intervention?

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A/an _____ is a brief,systematic instructional interaction that focuses on the child's IEP objectives in the context of naturally occurring classroom activities.Why is this strategy important.

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Parents are the primary teachers in a/an _____ program.In this service option,parents receive guidance and support from a paraprofessional.Contrast this service option to a different service option.

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Which best characterizes the primary difference between an IFSP and an IEP?

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Children in home-based intervention programs receive a greater variety of services than those in center-based programs.

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Which of the following is not a core principle of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) ?

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Tamara is three days old and weighs almost 2 pounds.Her parents just learned that she has Down syndrome.What is the most likely setting for her early intervention services?

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The Infant Health and Development Program focused on

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