MTTC COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT TEST
EXAM GUIDE WITH QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
A mild c.i. student is preparing to graduate and has gone with his VR (vocational
rehabilitation) counselor to check out the job. The owner ad VR couns agree student
can do the job but would need extra assistance at first to learn the new tasks. What is
the best program to set up to help student with the employment transition? - Answer-A.
having a job coach teach student tasks on-the-job and then fading assistance
A 14 y.o. student in self-contained class with moderate c.i. functional living skills goals
contain grooming and hygiene tasks to be performed at home in morning and evening.
Parents report he has mastered the skills but forgets to do them or doesn't fully
complete them. They ask sp ed teacher for help getting student to complete tasks and
remember to do them independently. Teacher can do this by: - Answer-A. teacher can
work with student to create a personal reference notebook that contains pictures of the
sequence steps involved in each of his home-care self tasks
Notes:
mastered so reteaching not necessary
negative consequences not the answer
a task analysis not needed bc he has mastered them
A teacher will be working with students and parents of diverse backgrounds. teacher
wants to interact effectively to help students reach highest potential. Teacher should be
most aware of - Answer-D. a family's cultural background is likely to have a profound
effect on perception of and attitude toward their child's exceptionality
Student diagnosed with autism and associated c.i. teacher is documenting her
observations. The notes are intended for the teachers personal use to guide
instructional needs. According to FERPA which of the teachers actions would be a
violation of students privacy rights in this situation? - Answer-A. sharing the notes with
the parent volunteer who will be working with the student on a weekly bais
Note: discussing with principal, parents is okay. Also placing a sole copy of notes in
teacher private file in the classroom is okay too.
Teacher is an active member of prof org for educators in her field. She has opps to
attend workshops, network, educate community about students with c.i. What is
greatest benefit for teacher to be involved in such an organization? - Answer-B. teacher
will gain high standards for professional practice
she will understand the professional, ethical and legal roles and responsibilities involved
in the education of students with c.i.
,What are the areas of adaptive behaviors? - Answer-communication, self-care, home
living, social skills, leisure, health and safety, self-direction, functional (academics),
community use, and work
What is the cardinal sign for developmental disorders? - Answer-delayed achievement
of developmental milestones
What is Down Syndrome? - Answer-a collection of associated symptoms and disorders
that tend to occur together
What causes Down Syndrome? - Answer-trisomy 21- three copies of chromosome 21
are present instead of the usual two (most cases)
most are boys, no ethnic association
What are the etiological factors of DS? - Answer-trisomy 21, translocation (translocation
of chromosomes 15 and 21 or 15 and 22, not associated with maternal or paternal age
or gender.), and mosaic DS (some of the cells in the body are normal and some of the
cells have trisomy 21. No relation to parent age, not genetically transmitted)
What is autism? - Answer-most severe condition classified as PDD(pervasive
developmental disorder)
A brain development disorder characterized by impaired social interaction,
communication, and understanding of other's states of mind, and by restricted and
repetitive behavior. Signs usually begin before a child is 3 years old.
what is autism characterized by? - Answer-severe and pervasive impairment in several
areas of development in reciprocal social interaction skills, communication skills, or the
presence of stereotyped behavior interest, and activities.
What are the five categories of Autism? - Answer-classic autistic disorder, Asperger
syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder, Retts disorder, Childhood Disintegrative
Disorder.
Asperger syndrome? - Answer-high functioning autism; s/s are primarily social and
emotional; impaired ability to understand common social cues often be fluent in
language, but content of conversations is fixated on the topic of interest to he child, with
no regard for the reaction of the listener
A type of pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) that involves delays in the
development of basic skills, including socializing, coordination and the ability to
communicate.
Aspergers a type of autism characterized by normal cognitive and language
development and impaired social skills
, What is the etiology of autism? - Answer-etiology unknown but could be caused by pre,
peri, and postnatal conditions. here is no link or connection between autism and MAR
vaccine.
Who is autism more common in? - Answer-boys than girls, and non-white Hispanic.
What are the Autism red flags during infancy? - Answer-not babbling or pointing or
gesture by 12 mos, not saying single words by 16 mos, not verbalizing 2 words phrases
by 24 mos, any loss of language or social skills.
What are the tx of choice for autism? - Answer-Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and
Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children
(TEACCH)
What is picture exchange communication? - Answer-teaches children and adults to
trade a picture for something they desire, helps foster language development
What is social stories technique? - Answer-autistic tx approach- uses scripted stories
about particular situations to help child understand appropriate social responses.
Sensory integration? - Answer-helps desensitize the child if sensory difficulties is
present, helps to reorganize sensory information
Gluten and casein free diet? - Answer-ppl with autism have difficulty digesting proteins,
which can contribute to behavioral issues
What happens when the routine is altered for the autistic child? - Answer-withdrawn,
self-abusive, and violent (think Jacob)
Adaptive behavior - Answer-conceptual, social and practical skills(daily living) that
people need and have learned to function everyday of their lives
Conceptual Skills - Answer-Reading and writing
language and literacy, money, time and number concepts; self-direction
When it comes to lesson plans, teachers should: - Answer-adapt and change(modify)
their lessons to fit the needs of the students
adaptations is accommodations and modifications
Technology benefits students with disabilities because: - Answer-It doesn't segregate
them based on what they need to learn, it keeps them engaged, they can repeat each
lesson or task as many times as they need to
Disability - Answer-a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more
major life activities
EXAM GUIDE WITH QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
A mild c.i. student is preparing to graduate and has gone with his VR (vocational
rehabilitation) counselor to check out the job. The owner ad VR couns agree student
can do the job but would need extra assistance at first to learn the new tasks. What is
the best program to set up to help student with the employment transition? - Answer-A.
having a job coach teach student tasks on-the-job and then fading assistance
A 14 y.o. student in self-contained class with moderate c.i. functional living skills goals
contain grooming and hygiene tasks to be performed at home in morning and evening.
Parents report he has mastered the skills but forgets to do them or doesn't fully
complete them. They ask sp ed teacher for help getting student to complete tasks and
remember to do them independently. Teacher can do this by: - Answer-A. teacher can
work with student to create a personal reference notebook that contains pictures of the
sequence steps involved in each of his home-care self tasks
Notes:
mastered so reteaching not necessary
negative consequences not the answer
a task analysis not needed bc he has mastered them
A teacher will be working with students and parents of diverse backgrounds. teacher
wants to interact effectively to help students reach highest potential. Teacher should be
most aware of - Answer-D. a family's cultural background is likely to have a profound
effect on perception of and attitude toward their child's exceptionality
Student diagnosed with autism and associated c.i. teacher is documenting her
observations. The notes are intended for the teachers personal use to guide
instructional needs. According to FERPA which of the teachers actions would be a
violation of students privacy rights in this situation? - Answer-A. sharing the notes with
the parent volunteer who will be working with the student on a weekly bais
Note: discussing with principal, parents is okay. Also placing a sole copy of notes in
teacher private file in the classroom is okay too.
Teacher is an active member of prof org for educators in her field. She has opps to
attend workshops, network, educate community about students with c.i. What is
greatest benefit for teacher to be involved in such an organization? - Answer-B. teacher
will gain high standards for professional practice
she will understand the professional, ethical and legal roles and responsibilities involved
in the education of students with c.i.
,What are the areas of adaptive behaviors? - Answer-communication, self-care, home
living, social skills, leisure, health and safety, self-direction, functional (academics),
community use, and work
What is the cardinal sign for developmental disorders? - Answer-delayed achievement
of developmental milestones
What is Down Syndrome? - Answer-a collection of associated symptoms and disorders
that tend to occur together
What causes Down Syndrome? - Answer-trisomy 21- three copies of chromosome 21
are present instead of the usual two (most cases)
most are boys, no ethnic association
What are the etiological factors of DS? - Answer-trisomy 21, translocation (translocation
of chromosomes 15 and 21 or 15 and 22, not associated with maternal or paternal age
or gender.), and mosaic DS (some of the cells in the body are normal and some of the
cells have trisomy 21. No relation to parent age, not genetically transmitted)
What is autism? - Answer-most severe condition classified as PDD(pervasive
developmental disorder)
A brain development disorder characterized by impaired social interaction,
communication, and understanding of other's states of mind, and by restricted and
repetitive behavior. Signs usually begin before a child is 3 years old.
what is autism characterized by? - Answer-severe and pervasive impairment in several
areas of development in reciprocal social interaction skills, communication skills, or the
presence of stereotyped behavior interest, and activities.
What are the five categories of Autism? - Answer-classic autistic disorder, Asperger
syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder, Retts disorder, Childhood Disintegrative
Disorder.
Asperger syndrome? - Answer-high functioning autism; s/s are primarily social and
emotional; impaired ability to understand common social cues often be fluent in
language, but content of conversations is fixated on the topic of interest to he child, with
no regard for the reaction of the listener
A type of pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) that involves delays in the
development of basic skills, including socializing, coordination and the ability to
communicate.
Aspergers a type of autism characterized by normal cognitive and language
development and impaired social skills
, What is the etiology of autism? - Answer-etiology unknown but could be caused by pre,
peri, and postnatal conditions. here is no link or connection between autism and MAR
vaccine.
Who is autism more common in? - Answer-boys than girls, and non-white Hispanic.
What are the Autism red flags during infancy? - Answer-not babbling or pointing or
gesture by 12 mos, not saying single words by 16 mos, not verbalizing 2 words phrases
by 24 mos, any loss of language or social skills.
What are the tx of choice for autism? - Answer-Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and
Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children
(TEACCH)
What is picture exchange communication? - Answer-teaches children and adults to
trade a picture for something they desire, helps foster language development
What is social stories technique? - Answer-autistic tx approach- uses scripted stories
about particular situations to help child understand appropriate social responses.
Sensory integration? - Answer-helps desensitize the child if sensory difficulties is
present, helps to reorganize sensory information
Gluten and casein free diet? - Answer-ppl with autism have difficulty digesting proteins,
which can contribute to behavioral issues
What happens when the routine is altered for the autistic child? - Answer-withdrawn,
self-abusive, and violent (think Jacob)
Adaptive behavior - Answer-conceptual, social and practical skills(daily living) that
people need and have learned to function everyday of their lives
Conceptual Skills - Answer-Reading and writing
language and literacy, money, time and number concepts; self-direction
When it comes to lesson plans, teachers should: - Answer-adapt and change(modify)
their lessons to fit the needs of the students
adaptations is accommodations and modifications
Technology benefits students with disabilities because: - Answer-It doesn't segregate
them based on what they need to learn, it keeps them engaged, they can repeat each
lesson or task as many times as they need to
Disability - Answer-a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more
major life activities
