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OAE 013 EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION
FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
2025/ CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE 200
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
1. An early childhood special education teacher is reviewing research on child
abuse and neglect. The most effective protective factor against child
maltreatment has been proven to be:
A. a supportive family environment and social networks.
B. two married parents or caregivers living together in the home.
C. large amounts of one-on-one time spent between the child and his or her
family.
D. a higher education level of the child's caregivers. - ..(answers)..A. a supportive
family environment and social networks.
-Protective factors are conditions or attributes in individuals, families,
communities, or the larger society that, when present, migrate or eliminate risk in
families. Research has shown that protective factors are linked to a lower
incidence of child abuse and neglect. Many protective factors have been studied,
but the one that has been proven most reliable and effective is a supportive
family environment and social networks.
2. According to research, a baby's brain continues to develop after birth, primarily
because of:
A. sensory experiences.
B. environmental factors.
C. family history.
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D. physical well-being. - ..(answers)..A. sensory experiences.
- An infants brain development is heavily dependent on sensory experiences
beginning immediately after birth. Touching, holding, comforting, rocking, singing,
and talking to a baby all provide stimulation for brain development.
3. A kindergarten teacher observes that during many of the free-play activities,
two children with disabilities are often excluded and left to play by themselves.
The kindergarten teacher conferences with the special education teacher to
discuss ways to help all students interact more inclusively. Which of the following
strategies would be most effective for achieving this goal?
A. assigning different partners each day with the direction that they participate
together in all activities
B. videotaping a typical day and then showing it to the class to illustrate their
exclusionary practices
C. organizing a whole-group activity or game during the beginning of each free-
play time
D. providing opportunities for small-group activities with a set goal such as
finishing a puzzle - ..(answers)..C. organizing a whole-group activity or game
during the beginning of each free-play time
- Organizing a whole-group activity or game during the beginning of each free-
play time will allow all of the children to participate, get to know one another
better, and be more comfortable with one another. By modeling and encouraging
positive social skills, behaviors, and language, the teacher should be gradually be
able to release control of fee-play activities to children, once expectations have
been established.
4. A preschooler with dyspraxia would likely have the most difficulty with which of
the following activities?
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A. sitting in a circle listening to a book being read
B. putting a puzzle together or working with small objects
C. retelling a story in front of the class
D. drinking from a cup without spilling - ..(answers)..B. putting a puzzle together
or working with small objects
- Dyspraxia is a developmental disorder affecting fine and/or gross-motor
coordination. Children diagnosed with dyspraxia have additional problems related
to planning, organizing, and carrying out movements in the right order in
everyday situations. A preschooler with dyspraxia would likely find putting a
puzzle together quite difficult given the fine motor skills and motor planning
needed to complete the task.
5. According to current research, which of the following factors has the most
positive impact in the social/emotional development of children with disabilities?
A. stronger connections between child and school
B. increased numbers of inclusive classrooms
C. development of self-advocacy skills
D. increased resources to enhance teacher support - ..(answers)..C. development
of self-advocacy skills
- Research strongly indicates that when a child with a disability is explicitly taught
and encouraged to understand his or her strengths, needs, and legal rights, as
well as develop personal goals, the child will gain confidence in his or her abilities.
One benefit is that the child is more likely to experience greater success in school
and life challenges. Based on the evidence of this research, policies and
procedures have been created to assist children and their parents/guardians in
identifying post-secondary goals during middle school, rather than high school.
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This is the purpose of addressing transition planning to post-secondary
opportunities in the IEP.
6. Premature infants are at risk for delays across developmental domains. Which
of the following interventions is supported by research to have a positive impact
on the physical development of premature infants?
A. increased oxygen levels in the incubator
B. skin-to-skin contact with a caregiver
C. classical music played in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
D. being read to by a caregiver - ..(answers)..B. skin-to-skin contact with a
caregiver.
- Studies have shown that one hour each day of skin-to-skin contact with a
primary caregiver leads to many benefits. The American Academy of Pediatrics
(AAP) recommends skin-to-skin contact for premature infants to reduce infant
stress and increase nursing and weight gain for low birth weight infants. A more
recent comprehensive study by Harvard School of Public Health concluded that
skin-to-skin contact especially the first days of life dramatically decreased the rate
of mortality premature infants.
7. Two five-year-old children in a prekindergarten class are reluctant to attempt
new tasks, repeatedly telling the teacher they "can't do it" and asking the teacher
to "do it for me." Which of the following responses by the teacher would likely be
most effective for helping children develop attitudes of greater self confidence
and motivation to learn?
A. assigning the children extremely simple task and commending them for
completion of the tasks
OAE 013 EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION
FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
2025/ CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE 200
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
1. An early childhood special education teacher is reviewing research on child
abuse and neglect. The most effective protective factor against child
maltreatment has been proven to be:
A. a supportive family environment and social networks.
B. two married parents or caregivers living together in the home.
C. large amounts of one-on-one time spent between the child and his or her
family.
D. a higher education level of the child's caregivers. - ..(answers)..A. a supportive
family environment and social networks.
-Protective factors are conditions or attributes in individuals, families,
communities, or the larger society that, when present, migrate or eliminate risk in
families. Research has shown that protective factors are linked to a lower
incidence of child abuse and neglect. Many protective factors have been studied,
but the one that has been proven most reliable and effective is a supportive
family environment and social networks.
2. According to research, a baby's brain continues to develop after birth, primarily
because of:
A. sensory experiences.
B. environmental factors.
C. family history.
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D. physical well-being. - ..(answers)..A. sensory experiences.
- An infants brain development is heavily dependent on sensory experiences
beginning immediately after birth. Touching, holding, comforting, rocking, singing,
and talking to a baby all provide stimulation for brain development.
3. A kindergarten teacher observes that during many of the free-play activities,
two children with disabilities are often excluded and left to play by themselves.
The kindergarten teacher conferences with the special education teacher to
discuss ways to help all students interact more inclusively. Which of the following
strategies would be most effective for achieving this goal?
A. assigning different partners each day with the direction that they participate
together in all activities
B. videotaping a typical day and then showing it to the class to illustrate their
exclusionary practices
C. organizing a whole-group activity or game during the beginning of each free-
play time
D. providing opportunities for small-group activities with a set goal such as
finishing a puzzle - ..(answers)..C. organizing a whole-group activity or game
during the beginning of each free-play time
- Organizing a whole-group activity or game during the beginning of each free-
play time will allow all of the children to participate, get to know one another
better, and be more comfortable with one another. By modeling and encouraging
positive social skills, behaviors, and language, the teacher should be gradually be
able to release control of fee-play activities to children, once expectations have
been established.
4. A preschooler with dyspraxia would likely have the most difficulty with which of
the following activities?
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A. sitting in a circle listening to a book being read
B. putting a puzzle together or working with small objects
C. retelling a story in front of the class
D. drinking from a cup without spilling - ..(answers)..B. putting a puzzle together
or working with small objects
- Dyspraxia is a developmental disorder affecting fine and/or gross-motor
coordination. Children diagnosed with dyspraxia have additional problems related
to planning, organizing, and carrying out movements in the right order in
everyday situations. A preschooler with dyspraxia would likely find putting a
puzzle together quite difficult given the fine motor skills and motor planning
needed to complete the task.
5. According to current research, which of the following factors has the most
positive impact in the social/emotional development of children with disabilities?
A. stronger connections between child and school
B. increased numbers of inclusive classrooms
C. development of self-advocacy skills
D. increased resources to enhance teacher support - ..(answers)..C. development
of self-advocacy skills
- Research strongly indicates that when a child with a disability is explicitly taught
and encouraged to understand his or her strengths, needs, and legal rights, as
well as develop personal goals, the child will gain confidence in his or her abilities.
One benefit is that the child is more likely to experience greater success in school
and life challenges. Based on the evidence of this research, policies and
procedures have been created to assist children and their parents/guardians in
identifying post-secondary goals during middle school, rather than high school.
, 4
This is the purpose of addressing transition planning to post-secondary
opportunities in the IEP.
6. Premature infants are at risk for delays across developmental domains. Which
of the following interventions is supported by research to have a positive impact
on the physical development of premature infants?
A. increased oxygen levels in the incubator
B. skin-to-skin contact with a caregiver
C. classical music played in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
D. being read to by a caregiver - ..(answers)..B. skin-to-skin contact with a
caregiver.
- Studies have shown that one hour each day of skin-to-skin contact with a
primary caregiver leads to many benefits. The American Academy of Pediatrics
(AAP) recommends skin-to-skin contact for premature infants to reduce infant
stress and increase nursing and weight gain for low birth weight infants. A more
recent comprehensive study by Harvard School of Public Health concluded that
skin-to-skin contact especially the first days of life dramatically decreased the rate
of mortality premature infants.
7. Two five-year-old children in a prekindergarten class are reluctant to attempt
new tasks, repeatedly telling the teacher they "can't do it" and asking the teacher
to "do it for me." Which of the following responses by the teacher would likely be
most effective for helping children develop attitudes of greater self confidence
and motivation to learn?
A. assigning the children extremely simple task and commending them for
completion of the tasks
