Praxis 5355
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, OTI Other Health Impairments
Prompt Fading Techniques process for gradually reducing physical prompts as a child gains proficiency with
newly-learned tasks
ex: When you meet a your friend's toddler you put out your hand to give a high five.
If she doesn't respond you say, "give high five." If she still doesn't respond you
move her hand to your hand to give a high five.
EBD Emotional and behavior disorder
Nebulizer Treatment a small machine that turns liquid medicine into a mist that can be easily inhaled. You
sit with the machine and breathe in the medicine through a connected mouthpiece
or facemask. This allows the medicine to enter the lungs directly. Nebulizers may be
used for people with lung disease, including: Asthma
Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional PLAAFP will give a snapshot of the student at a particular time and place. It will
Achievement and Functional Performance describe the levels at which the student is currently working academically and
functionally. This includes a description of a student's strengths and needs.
Cerebal Palsy a condition marked by impaired muscle coordination (spastic paralysis) and/or other
disabilities, typically caused by damage to the brain before or at birth.
Orthopedic Impairment OPI
a severe skeletal, muscular, or neuromuscular impairment.
Microwswitches are assistive technology devices that can be activated with small or minimal
responses (e.g., head turning, finger movement, and eyelid closure) and are
normally used in combination with an electronic control system (computer), and
basic software
Self-actualization is the realization of a person's full potential. It is found at the peak of Maslow's
hierarchy of needs and is considered the exception rather than the rule since most
people are working to meet more pressing needs.
SLD Specific Learning Disability
means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in
understanding or in using language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself in
the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell or do mathematical
calculations
Syntax the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a
language.
Functional Curriculum an adapted course of study that is age appropriate, presented in natural
environments with natural routines, and referenced to critical, basic skills such as
personal/home management, community integration, effective communication, and
career/employment.
Social Curriculum a means to teach students how to interact and empathize with one another. It is
how to ensure students feel good about themselves and their relationships.
Supplementary Curriculum accommodations and modifications to traditional education, or it can be a direct
service, such as therapy, provided to meet the needs of the student.
Updated Questions and
Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep
and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
, OTI Other Health Impairments
Prompt Fading Techniques process for gradually reducing physical prompts as a child gains proficiency with
newly-learned tasks
ex: When you meet a your friend's toddler you put out your hand to give a high five.
If she doesn't respond you say, "give high five." If she still doesn't respond you
move her hand to your hand to give a high five.
EBD Emotional and behavior disorder
Nebulizer Treatment a small machine that turns liquid medicine into a mist that can be easily inhaled. You
sit with the machine and breathe in the medicine through a connected mouthpiece
or facemask. This allows the medicine to enter the lungs directly. Nebulizers may be
used for people with lung disease, including: Asthma
Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional PLAAFP will give a snapshot of the student at a particular time and place. It will
Achievement and Functional Performance describe the levels at which the student is currently working academically and
functionally. This includes a description of a student's strengths and needs.
Cerebal Palsy a condition marked by impaired muscle coordination (spastic paralysis) and/or other
disabilities, typically caused by damage to the brain before or at birth.
Orthopedic Impairment OPI
a severe skeletal, muscular, or neuromuscular impairment.
Microwswitches are assistive technology devices that can be activated with small or minimal
responses (e.g., head turning, finger movement, and eyelid closure) and are
normally used in combination with an electronic control system (computer), and
basic software
Self-actualization is the realization of a person's full potential. It is found at the peak of Maslow's
hierarchy of needs and is considered the exception rather than the rule since most
people are working to meet more pressing needs.
SLD Specific Learning Disability
means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in
understanding or in using language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself in
the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell or do mathematical
calculations
Syntax the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a
language.
Functional Curriculum an adapted course of study that is age appropriate, presented in natural
environments with natural routines, and referenced to critical, basic skills such as
personal/home management, community integration, effective communication, and
career/employment.
Social Curriculum a means to teach students how to interact and empathize with one another. It is
how to ensure students feel good about themselves and their relationships.
Supplementary Curriculum accommodations and modifications to traditional education, or it can be a direct
service, such as therapy, provided to meet the needs of the student.
