D662 Section 2 Characteristics of Learners
with Various Learning Needs UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
impairment - CORRECT ANSWER - when something is wrong with a person's body or
mind, like losing a limb, vision, or memory
activity limitation - CORRECT ANSWER - difficulty with tasks such as seeing, hearing,
walking, or solving problems
participation restrictions - CORRECT ANSWER - limitations on everyday activities like
working, socializing, enjoying recreational activities, or getting healthcare
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - CORRECT ANSWER - a federal
law that helps students with disabilities receive the support they need to succeed in school
Section 504 - CORRECT ANSWER - a civil rights law that ensures that students with
disabilities have equal access to education; prohibits discrimination against individuals with
disabilities in any program or activity that receives federal financial assistance
special education - CORRECT ANSWER - provides extra help to students who need it
because of differences in how they learn or behave; this help is tailored to each student's needs,
is documented in an IEP, and may include different teaching methods, unique materials, or extra
support in the classroom
disability - CORRECT ANSWER - a condition that affects a person's body or mind,
resulting in activity limitation (when certain activities are more challenging) and participation
restrictions (limits to their interaction with the world around them)
, dyslexia - CORRECT ANSWER - a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to read,
write, and spell accurately and fluently
dyscalculia - CORRECT ANSWER - a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to
understand and manipulate numbers and mathematical concepts
dysgraphia - CORRECT ANSWER - a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to
write coherently and effectively
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - CORRECT ANSWER -a
neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and
sometimes hyperactivity
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - CORRECT ANSWER - a developmental disorder that
affects communication, behavior, and social interaction
cerebral palsy - CORRECT ANSWER - a group of disorders that affect a person's ability
to move and maintain balance and posture
fragile X syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER - a genetic disorder caused by changes in the
FMR1 gene, resulting in the absence or deficiency of the FMRP protein; characterized by
intellectual disability, learning disabilities, and behavioral challenges
intellectual disabilities - CORRECT ANSWER - limitations in a person's ability to learn at
an expected level and function in daily life
Tourette syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER - a condition of the nervous system that causes
people to have tics, which are sudden twitches, movements, or sounds that people do repeatedly
and cannot control
mental disorders - CORRECT ANSWER - common mental health conditions that children
may experience
with Various Learning Needs UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
impairment - CORRECT ANSWER - when something is wrong with a person's body or
mind, like losing a limb, vision, or memory
activity limitation - CORRECT ANSWER - difficulty with tasks such as seeing, hearing,
walking, or solving problems
participation restrictions - CORRECT ANSWER - limitations on everyday activities like
working, socializing, enjoying recreational activities, or getting healthcare
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - CORRECT ANSWER - a federal
law that helps students with disabilities receive the support they need to succeed in school
Section 504 - CORRECT ANSWER - a civil rights law that ensures that students with
disabilities have equal access to education; prohibits discrimination against individuals with
disabilities in any program or activity that receives federal financial assistance
special education - CORRECT ANSWER - provides extra help to students who need it
because of differences in how they learn or behave; this help is tailored to each student's needs,
is documented in an IEP, and may include different teaching methods, unique materials, or extra
support in the classroom
disability - CORRECT ANSWER - a condition that affects a person's body or mind,
resulting in activity limitation (when certain activities are more challenging) and participation
restrictions (limits to their interaction with the world around them)
, dyslexia - CORRECT ANSWER - a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to read,
write, and spell accurately and fluently
dyscalculia - CORRECT ANSWER - a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to
understand and manipulate numbers and mathematical concepts
dysgraphia - CORRECT ANSWER - a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to
write coherently and effectively
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - CORRECT ANSWER -a
neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and
sometimes hyperactivity
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - CORRECT ANSWER - a developmental disorder that
affects communication, behavior, and social interaction
cerebral palsy - CORRECT ANSWER - a group of disorders that affect a person's ability
to move and maintain balance and posture
fragile X syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER - a genetic disorder caused by changes in the
FMR1 gene, resulting in the absence or deficiency of the FMRP protein; characterized by
intellectual disability, learning disabilities, and behavioral challenges
intellectual disabilities - CORRECT ANSWER - limitations in a person's ability to learn at
an expected level and function in daily life
Tourette syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER - a condition of the nervous system that causes
people to have tics, which are sudden twitches, movements, or sounds that people do repeatedly
and cannot control
mental disorders - CORRECT ANSWER - common mental health conditions that children
may experience
