PRAXIS 5354 SPED |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
One of the most common developmental delays that stem from the genetic disease of
having a third chromosome 21 is:
A. Cerebral Palsy
B. Down syndrome
C. Tourette syndrome
D. Multiple sclerosis
CORRECT ANSWER
B.
Question 2
Which of the following is most likely a sign of a developmental delay in a 5 year old child:
A. Has an easier time developing relationships with adults than peers
B. Struggles to read at the same level as peers
C. Avoids or rarely makes eye contact with others
D. Struggles to identify colors correctly
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
Question 3
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,Anna is a 3rd grade student receiving services under Other Health Impairment with a
diagnosis of ADD. Which of the following statements would most likely be seen on her
IEP?
A. Anna demonstrates a lack of impulse control
B. Anna has a delay in her fine and motor skills
C. Anna is unable to express herself orally
D. Anna requires assistance in physical activities
CORRECT ANSWER
A.
Question 4
Peter is a 5th grade student who received a diagnosis that qualified him for services by
using a method called the definition of exclusion. Which learning disability was he most
likely diagnosed with?
A. Mental retardation
B. Emotionally disturbed
C. Specific learning disability
D. Autism
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
Question 5
John is a 13 year old student diagnosed with a Specific Learning Disability, but is beginning
to act out in class, get into more fights, demonstrate inappropriate responses to situations
in school, and show symptoms of mood swings. What secondary condition might he also
have?
A. Mental retardation
B. Emotionally disturbed
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,C. ADD
D. Autism
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
Question 6
Paul is a 3rd grade student diagnosed as Emotionally Disturbed. He is not responsive to
therapeutic interventions and has tested far below average in his cognitive abilities. What
may be a co-occurring condition for Paul?
A. Mental retardation
B. Specific learning disability
C. ADD
D. Autism
CORRECT ANSWER
A.
Question 7
Paul is a 3rd grade student with autism. He has low cognitive abilities and learns through a
system of consequences and rewards for specific behaviors. Which theoretical approach to
learning is most likely being used?
A. Cognitivism
B. Ecological approach
C. Kinesthetic preference
D. Behaviorism
CORRECT ANSWER
D.
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, Question 8
Sam is a 5th grade student diagnosed with ADD. He struggles to remain seated for long
periods of time, cannot stay on one topic for more than 5 minutes, and often does not
understand directions given orally or visually. Which learning preference would most likely
suit Sam?
A. Auditory
B. Kinesthetic
C. Visual
D. Tactile
CORRECT ANSWER
B.
Question 9
Saul is a high school student with Down syndrome. During his math class, a few students
make fun of him whenever he speaks out. The resource specialist does push in for this
class and should deal with this by:
A. Calling the parents of the students to report what the students are doing
B. Calling the students out on the spot and demanding they apologize to Saul
C. Working with the Gen-ed teacher on a no-bully policy that is applied to the entire calss
D. Removing Saul from the class
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
Question 10
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
One of the most common developmental delays that stem from the genetic disease of
having a third chromosome 21 is:
A. Cerebral Palsy
B. Down syndrome
C. Tourette syndrome
D. Multiple sclerosis
CORRECT ANSWER
B.
Question 2
Which of the following is most likely a sign of a developmental delay in a 5 year old child:
A. Has an easier time developing relationships with adults than peers
B. Struggles to read at the same level as peers
C. Avoids or rarely makes eye contact with others
D. Struggles to identify colors correctly
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
Question 3
1
,Anna is a 3rd grade student receiving services under Other Health Impairment with a
diagnosis of ADD. Which of the following statements would most likely be seen on her
IEP?
A. Anna demonstrates a lack of impulse control
B. Anna has a delay in her fine and motor skills
C. Anna is unable to express herself orally
D. Anna requires assistance in physical activities
CORRECT ANSWER
A.
Question 4
Peter is a 5th grade student who received a diagnosis that qualified him for services by
using a method called the definition of exclusion. Which learning disability was he most
likely diagnosed with?
A. Mental retardation
B. Emotionally disturbed
C. Specific learning disability
D. Autism
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
Question 5
John is a 13 year old student diagnosed with a Specific Learning Disability, but is beginning
to act out in class, get into more fights, demonstrate inappropriate responses to situations
in school, and show symptoms of mood swings. What secondary condition might he also
have?
A. Mental retardation
B. Emotionally disturbed
2
,C. ADD
D. Autism
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
Question 6
Paul is a 3rd grade student diagnosed as Emotionally Disturbed. He is not responsive to
therapeutic interventions and has tested far below average in his cognitive abilities. What
may be a co-occurring condition for Paul?
A. Mental retardation
B. Specific learning disability
C. ADD
D. Autism
CORRECT ANSWER
A.
Question 7
Paul is a 3rd grade student with autism. He has low cognitive abilities and learns through a
system of consequences and rewards for specific behaviors. Which theoretical approach to
learning is most likely being used?
A. Cognitivism
B. Ecological approach
C. Kinesthetic preference
D. Behaviorism
CORRECT ANSWER
D.
3
, Question 8
Sam is a 5th grade student diagnosed with ADD. He struggles to remain seated for long
periods of time, cannot stay on one topic for more than 5 minutes, and often does not
understand directions given orally or visually. Which learning preference would most likely
suit Sam?
A. Auditory
B. Kinesthetic
C. Visual
D. Tactile
CORRECT ANSWER
B.
Question 9
Saul is a high school student with Down syndrome. During his math class, a few students
make fun of him whenever he speaks out. The resource specialist does push in for this
class and should deal with this by:
A. Calling the parents of the students to report what the students are doing
B. Calling the students out on the spot and demanding they apologize to Saul
C. Working with the Gen-ed teacher on a no-bully policy that is applied to the entire calss
D. Removing Saul from the class
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
Question 10
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