Question 1

Cultural heritage can affect how a family reacts to a child with a disability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In general, the initial phase of dealing with the news that a child has a disability is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  Shock 
B)  Grief 
C)  Denial 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Shock 
B)  Grief 
C)  Denial 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

The best intentions of teachers can easily be misinterpreted if they fail to consider the value system and cultural traditions of families who are culturally and linguistically diverse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In general, on learning that a child has a disability, fathers may be more concerned with

Accepted Answer

A)  Day-to-day burdens of child care 
B)  Potential changes in family dynamics 
C)  Long-term consequences 
D)  Immediate effects the disability may have on the child 
A)  Day-to-day burdens of child care 
B)  Potential changes in family dynamics 
C)  Long-term consequences 
D)  Immediate effects the disability may have on the child

Question 5

Parents have always been considered key players in dealing with a child's disability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Research has indicated much higher divorce rates among families with children with disabilities compared to families without disabled children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

During the eugenics movement, the actions and attitudes of both professionals and parents resulted in establishing

Accepted Answer

A)  Collaborative partnerships 
B)  Child advocacy teams 
C)  Barriers and unfavorable working atmosphere 
D)  A systematic approach for writing IEPs 
A)  Collaborative partnerships 
B)  Child advocacy teams 
C)  Barriers and unfavorable working atmosphere 
D)  A systematic approach for writing IEPs

Question 8

Which is a major factor in how a family reacts to change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adaptability 
B)  Wealth 
C)  Family size 
D)  Marital status of the parents 
A)  Adaptability 
B)  Wealth 
C)  Family size 
D)  Marital status of the parents

Question 9

IDEA brought about new roles for parents in the decision-making process, including

Accepted Answer

A)  Active involvement in the assessment and identification process 
B)  Program evaluation 
C)  Input on placement decisions 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Active involvement in the assessment and identification process 
B)  Program evaluation 
C)  Input on placement decisions 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Why are parents considered a valuable resource for professionals?

Accepted Answer

Parents have a greater investm

Question 11

When working with families of a child with a disability, it is important for the professional to focus on the families' strengths and resources and not solely on the challenges of raising such a child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_____________ is characterized by "striking a deal" with God, science, or anyone parents believe may be able to help their child.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rationalizing 
B)  Bargaining 
C)  Acceptance 
D)  Adjustment 
A)  Rationalizing 
B)  Bargaining 
C)  Acceptance 
D)  Adjustment

Question 13

Because families are so interrelated, it is likely that each member will experience the same feelings about a child who is disabled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following family members are not affected by a disabled child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parents 
B)  Siblings 
C)  Grandparents 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Parents 
B)  Siblings 
C)  Grandparents 
D)  None of the above

Question 15

Which law, known as the parent law, dramatically improved relationships between parents and service providers by requiring full parent participation?

Accepted Answer

A)  PL 98-090 
B)  PL 91-674 
C)  PL 95-128 
D)  PL 94-142 
A)  PL 98-090 
B)  PL 91-674 
C)  PL 95-128 
D)  PL 94-142

Question 16

You, as a professional within the school, have begun working on a case involving an 8-year-old Hispanic boy.All evaluations indicate that the child has a mental disability.How would you notify the family of the news? What are some key considerations in this particular case that may affect how you proceed?

Accepted Answer

Provide information using the family's d

Question 17

When first notifying parents of a child's disability, it is best to

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide parents with all possible information at once so it doesn't appear that any information is being withheld 
B)  Tell parents only the bare minimum in order to get the child services 
C)  Deliver information in two parts to allow parents to absorb the information 
D)  Notify the parent by letter that the child has a disability and will be receiving special education services 
A)  Provide parents with all possible information at once so it doesn't appear that any information is being withheld 
B)  Tell parents only the bare minimum in order to get the child services 
C)  Deliver information in two parts to allow parents to absorb the information 
D)  Notify the parent by letter that the child has a disability and will be receiving special education services

Question 18

Emotional reactions from parents when receiving news of a child's disability are

Accepted Answer

A)  A sign that the parents will not be able to handle the stress of raising such a child 
B)  Not likely; most parents can sense if their child has a disability 
C)  A sign of weakness 
D)  A normal reaction to the news that their lives are going to change 
A)  A sign that the parents will not be able to handle the stress of raising such a child 
B)  Not likely; most parents can sense if their child has a disability 
C)  A sign of weakness 
D)  A normal reaction to the news that their lives are going to change

Question 19

The developmental changes that occur over time within a family are referred to as the

Accepted Answer

The answer of The developmental changes that occur over time...

Question 20

List and briefly describe three of the seven family functions.

Accepted Answer

Affection-emotional commitments and disp

Cultural heritage can affect how a family reacts to a child with a disability.

In general, the initial phase of dealing with the news that a child has a disability is characterized by

The best intentions of teachers can easily be misinterpreted if they fail to consider the value system and cultural traditions of families who are culturally and linguistically diverse.

In general, on learning that a child has a disability, fathers may be more concerned with

Parents have always been considered key players in dealing with a child's disability.

Research has indicated much higher divorce rates among families with children with disabilities compared to families without disabled children.

During the eugenics movement, the actions and attitudes of both professionals and parents resulted in establishing

Which is a major factor in how a family reacts to change?

IDEA brought about new roles for parents in the decision-making process, including

Why are parents considered a valuable resource for professionals?

When working with families of a child with a disability, it is important for the professional to focus on the families' strengths and resources and not solely on the challenges of raising such a child.

_____________ is characterized by "striking a deal" with God, science, or anyone parents believe may be able to help their child.

Because families are so interrelated, it is likely that each member will experience the same feelings about a child who is disabled.

Which of the following family members are not affected by a disabled child?

Which law, known as the parent law, dramatically improved relationships between parents and service providers by requiring full parent participation?

When first notifying parents of a child's disability, it is best to

Emotional reactions from parents when receiving news of a child's disability are

The developmental changes that occur over time within a family are referred to as the

List and briefly describe three of the seven family functions.

Special Education in Context People Concepts and Perspectives

Policies Practices and Programs

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality

Assistive Technology

Individuals With Intellectual Disability

Individuals With Learning Disabilities

Individuals With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Individuals With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments

Individuals With Hearing Impairments

Individuals With Visual Impairments

Individuals With Physical Disabilities Health Disabilities and Related Lowincidence Disabilities

Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

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Exam 4: Parents Families and Exceptionality

Cultural heritage can affect how a family reacts to a child with a disability.

In general, the initial phase of dealing with the news that a child has a disability is characterized by

The best intentions of teachers can easily be misinterpreted if they fail to consider the value system and cultural traditions of families who are culturally and linguistically diverse.

In general, on learning that a child has a disability, fathers may be more concerned with

Parents have always been considered key players in dealing with a child's disability.

Research has indicated much higher divorce rates among families with children with disabilities compared to families without disabled children.

During the eugenics movement, the actions and attitudes of both professionals and parents resulted in establishing

Which is a major factor in how a family reacts to change?

IDEA brought about new roles for parents in the decision-making process, including

Why are parents considered a valuable resource for professionals?

When working with families of a child with a disability, it is important for the professional to focus on the families' strengths and resources and not solely on the challenges of raising such a child.

_____________ is characterized by "striking a deal" with God, science, or anyone parents believe may be able to help their child.

Because families are so interrelated, it is likely that each member will experience the same feelings about a child who is disabled.

Which of the following family members are not affected by a disabled child?

Which law, known as the parent law, dramatically improved relationships between parents and service providers by requiring full parent participation?

When first notifying parents of a child's disability, it is best to

Emotional reactions from parents when receiving news of a child's disability are

The developmental changes that occur over time within a family are referred to as the

List and briefly describe three of the seven family functions.

Special Education in Context People Concepts and Perspectives

Policies Practices and Programs

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality

Assistive Technology

Individuals With Intellectual Disability

Individuals With Learning Disabilities

Individuals With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Individuals With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments

Individuals With Hearing Impairments

Individuals With Visual Impairments

Individuals With Physical Disabilities Health Disabilities and Related Lowincidence Disabilities

Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

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