NES 601: Special Education
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Apraxia is a speech sound production impairment caused by central nervous system
difficulties in motor planning.
Mr. White's 9th grade English class is giving oral presentations to follow a literature
study. Billy's a student in Mr. White's class who stutters and has extreme anxiety about
speaking in front of people, which causes increased disfluency. Which would be the best
accommodation to help Billy give his oral presentation?
A. Read off cue cards.
B. Pre-record his presentation and play the video for the class.
C. Excuse Billy from assignment.
D. Do a deep breathing exercise prior the presentation. - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: B
Allowing Billy to pre-record his presentation maintains the expectation of oral reporting
but allows Billy to participate in a way that minimizes the impact of his disability.
Cynthia's a 2nd grade student with diabetes. Her school team has a plan of care to
address needs related to Cynthia's diabetes including glucose testing, extra snack times,
insulin injections, and an emergency plan. What's this type of plan often called?
A. Diabetes Control Plan
B. Individual Health Plan
,C. Seizure Action Plan
D. IEP - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: B
Many schools create individual health plans to support the needs of students with
specific healthcare needs.
Which of the following best described the primary symptoms of ADHD?
A. Hyperactivity and impulsivity.
B. Hyperactivity, impulsivity, and learning delays.
C. Hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention.
D. Hyperactivity, learning delays, and inattention. - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: C
The three primary symptoms of ADHD are hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention.
Zane's a student with autism who has difficulty transitioning between classes. What
would be an appropriate antecedent intervention to improve Zane's ability to transition?
A. Visual schedule.
B. Keep Zane in one classroom.
C. Give Zane his favorite toy once he transitions.
D. Provide Zane with a one-on-one aide. - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: A
Providing Zane with a visual schedule prior to his expected transition (antecedent) may
help him know what is coming and transition more effectively.
Which criteria are necessary for students to qualify for special education services under
the category of autism?
A. Deficits in social communication, building social relationships, and a cognitive
disability.
B. " in social interaction and communication and restricted, repetitive behaviors which
adversely affect educational progress.
,C. " in social interaction and communication, cognitive disability, and restricted,
repetitive behaviors which adversely affect educational progress. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Answer: B
All necessary criteria are listed.
In most states, children in which age range are served under the category of
developmental delay?
A. 3 - 9 Years
B. Birth - 3 Years
C. Birth - 9 Years
D. Birth - 12 Years - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: C
Under IDEA, Part C, children may receive services from birth to age three; under IDEA,
Part B, students may receive services from ages three to nine.
Which of the following would NOT be identified as an area of developmental delay?
A. Reading skills
B. Communication skills
C. Motor skills.
D. Adaptive skills - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: A
Developmental delays are typically identified before age five - younger than most
children learn to read.
Which is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability?
A. FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome)
B. Down Syndrome
C. Fragile X Syndrome
D. Muscular Dystrophy - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: C
Fragile X Syndrome is the leading inherited cause of intellectual disabilities in males.
, Which strategy may be beneficial before beginning to teach laundry skills to a high
school student with an intellectual disability?
A. Functional Behavior Assessment
B. Task Analysis
C. Scripted Reading Intervention
D. Touch Cues - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: B
Doing a task analysis to break down the skill of doing laundry into small steps may be a
beneficial way to teach the student one skill at a time.
Which of the following would NOT be identified as an area of developmental delay?
A. Reading skills
B. Communication skills
C. Motor skills.
D. Adaptive skills - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: A
Which of the following would NOT be identified as an area of developmental delay?
A. Reading skills
B. Communication skills
C. Motor skills.
D. Adaptive skills - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: A
Physical aggression and tantrums are examples of which of the following?
A. Externalizing Behaviors
B. Internalizing Behaviors
C. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
D. Hyperactivity - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: A
Exam questions and
verified correct answers
graded A+ 100%
guaranteed pass 2026-2027
Apraxia is a speech sound production impairment caused by central nervous system
difficulties in motor planning.
Mr. White's 9th grade English class is giving oral presentations to follow a literature
study. Billy's a student in Mr. White's class who stutters and has extreme anxiety about
speaking in front of people, which causes increased disfluency. Which would be the best
accommodation to help Billy give his oral presentation?
A. Read off cue cards.
B. Pre-record his presentation and play the video for the class.
C. Excuse Billy from assignment.
D. Do a deep breathing exercise prior the presentation. - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: B
Allowing Billy to pre-record his presentation maintains the expectation of oral reporting
but allows Billy to participate in a way that minimizes the impact of his disability.
Cynthia's a 2nd grade student with diabetes. Her school team has a plan of care to
address needs related to Cynthia's diabetes including glucose testing, extra snack times,
insulin injections, and an emergency plan. What's this type of plan often called?
A. Diabetes Control Plan
B. Individual Health Plan
,C. Seizure Action Plan
D. IEP - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: B
Many schools create individual health plans to support the needs of students with
specific healthcare needs.
Which of the following best described the primary symptoms of ADHD?
A. Hyperactivity and impulsivity.
B. Hyperactivity, impulsivity, and learning delays.
C. Hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention.
D. Hyperactivity, learning delays, and inattention. - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: C
The three primary symptoms of ADHD are hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention.
Zane's a student with autism who has difficulty transitioning between classes. What
would be an appropriate antecedent intervention to improve Zane's ability to transition?
A. Visual schedule.
B. Keep Zane in one classroom.
C. Give Zane his favorite toy once he transitions.
D. Provide Zane with a one-on-one aide. - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: A
Providing Zane with a visual schedule prior to his expected transition (antecedent) may
help him know what is coming and transition more effectively.
Which criteria are necessary for students to qualify for special education services under
the category of autism?
A. Deficits in social communication, building social relationships, and a cognitive
disability.
B. " in social interaction and communication and restricted, repetitive behaviors which
adversely affect educational progress.
,C. " in social interaction and communication, cognitive disability, and restricted,
repetitive behaviors which adversely affect educational progress. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Answer: B
All necessary criteria are listed.
In most states, children in which age range are served under the category of
developmental delay?
A. 3 - 9 Years
B. Birth - 3 Years
C. Birth - 9 Years
D. Birth - 12 Years - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: C
Under IDEA, Part C, children may receive services from birth to age three; under IDEA,
Part B, students may receive services from ages three to nine.
Which of the following would NOT be identified as an area of developmental delay?
A. Reading skills
B. Communication skills
C. Motor skills.
D. Adaptive skills - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: A
Developmental delays are typically identified before age five - younger than most
children learn to read.
Which is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability?
A. FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome)
B. Down Syndrome
C. Fragile X Syndrome
D. Muscular Dystrophy - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: C
Fragile X Syndrome is the leading inherited cause of intellectual disabilities in males.
, Which strategy may be beneficial before beginning to teach laundry skills to a high
school student with an intellectual disability?
A. Functional Behavior Assessment
B. Task Analysis
C. Scripted Reading Intervention
D. Touch Cues - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: B
Doing a task analysis to break down the skill of doing laundry into small steps may be a
beneficial way to teach the student one skill at a time.
Which of the following would NOT be identified as an area of developmental delay?
A. Reading skills
B. Communication skills
C. Motor skills.
D. Adaptive skills - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: A
Which of the following would NOT be identified as an area of developmental delay?
A. Reading skills
B. Communication skills
C. Motor skills.
D. Adaptive skills - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: A
Physical aggression and tantrums are examples of which of the following?
A. Externalizing Behaviors
B. Internalizing Behaviors
C. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
D. Hyperactivity - CORRECT ANSWER-Answer: A
