Question 1

List the five steps students follow in the self-regulation process.

Accepted Answer

Self-observation
Self-assessme

Question 2

You are concerned that one of your students may be exhibiting symptoms of ADHD.What is one of the first approaches you may take to assist the student before referring him or her for services?

Accepted Answer

A)  Place the student in the least distracting location in the class 
B)  Adapt work assignments so the student has less to do 
C)  Allow the student to use additional learning aids 
D)  Recommend that the parents consider medication for their child 
A)  Place the student in the least distracting location in the class 
B)  Adapt work assignments so the student has less to do 
C)  Allow the student to use additional learning aids 
D)  Recommend that the parents consider medication for their child

Question 3

Identify five characteristics of ADHD and discuss the impact of each on a student's efforts to learn.

Accepted Answer

The characteristics must significantly i

Question 4

All of the following are potential characteristics of adults who have ADHD except

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronic fatigue 
B)  Feelings of restlessness 
C)  Relationship difficulties 
D)  Anger management difficulties 
A)  Chronic fatigue 
B)  Feelings of restlessness 
C)  Relationship difficulties 
D)  Anger management difficulties

Question 5

Bias was an initial concern when using behavior rating scales, but the standardization process used today eliminates the risk of bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Individuals with ADHD almost always make friends easily because of their outgoing nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The most important thing to remember about home-school collaboration is

Accepted Answer

A)  The method in which the communication occurs 
B)  That communication is taking place with the head of the family 
C)  The student is aware that communication is taking place 
D)  That meaningful communication is taking place between school and the family 
A)  The method in which the communication occurs 
B)  That communication is taking place with the head of the family 
C)  The student is aware that communication is taking place 
D)  That meaningful communication is taking place between school and the family

Question 8

The most popular form of medication used to treat individuals with ADHD is

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychostimulants 
B)  Antidepressants 
C)  Narcotics 
D)  Psychotropics 
A)  Psychostimulants 
B)  Antidepressants 
C)  Narcotics 
D)  Psychotropics

Question 9

Because IDEA does not define ADHD, from what source does the text cite as the working definition of ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  New England Journal of Medicine 
B)  American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 
C)  American Psychiatric Association 
D)  Johns Hopkins University 
A)  New England Journal of Medicine 
B)  American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 
C)  American Psychiatric Association 
D)  Johns Hopkins University

Question 10

Disorganization and inattention are associated with impairments in the

Accepted Answer

A)  Cerebellum 
B)  Basal ganglia 
C)  Prefrontal lobe and frontal cortex 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Cerebellum 
B)  Basal ganglia 
C)  Prefrontal lobe and frontal cortex 
D)  None of the above

Question 11

Describe the possible etiology of ADHD.Are biological or environmental factors most likely the cause?

Accepted Answer

Precise cause unknown
Research

Question 12

What is the estimated prevalence of ADHD in the school-age population?

Accepted Answer

A)  1%-2% 
B)  3%-9% 
C)  8%-11% 
D)  Over 12% 
A)  1%-2% 
B)  3%-9% 
C)  8%-11% 
D)  Over 12%

Question 13

Name two developmental features that distinguish ADHD from typical patterns of behavior.

Accepted Answer

Chronic over time
Pervasive ac

Question 14

What type of classroom environment do most students with ADHD respond to the best?

Accepted Answer

A)  Structured and predictable so the student knows the rules and what to expect 
B)  Unstructured to allow the student to shift his or her attention from task to task 
C)  Rigid so the student must learn to pay attention and stay on task 
D)  It doesn't matter what type of environment the student is in as long as he or she is taking medication to address the problem 
A)  Structured and predictable so the student knows the rules and what to expect 
B)  Unstructured to allow the student to shift his or her attention from task to task 
C)  Rigid so the student must learn to pay attention and stay on task 
D)  It doesn't matter what type of environment the student is in as long as he or she is taking medication to address the problem

Question 15

You are developing an IEP for an individual identified as having ADHD-combined type.What are some recommendations you may make to help teachers address the issue in the classroom? List at least four accommodations for inattention and four accommodations for hyperactivity/impulsivity and justify why these accommodations may be helpful to the student.

Accepted Answer

Adjust teaching style to adapt to streng

Question 16

A child should be referred for services due to ADHD only after medication has failed to control the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In 1942, youngsters who displayed high levels of distractibility and hyperactivity were commonly referred to as exhibiting the ________syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A)  Strauss 
B)  Werner 
C)  Cruickshank 
D)  Frostig 
A)  Strauss 
B)  Werner 
C)  Cruickshank 
D)  Frostig

Question 18

A mother, on hearing that her son has been identified as having ADHD, says, "Well of course Johnny's forgetful and impulsive; he's an 8-year-old boy.Aren't all boys his age like that?" Briefly describe one way in which you might respond.

Accepted Answer

One of the characteristics of ADHD is th

Question 19

ADHD is widely understood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Classwide interventions for students with ADHD are

Accepted Answer

A)  Only effective if all students in the classroom suffer from the disorder 
B)  A way to help students with ADHD without singling out one individual 
C)  Not commonly used 
D)  Often counterproductive for the students who do not have ADHD within the classroom 
A)  Only effective if all students in the classroom suffer from the disorder 
B)  A way to help students with ADHD without singling out one individual 
C)  Not commonly used 
D)  Often counterproductive for the students who do not have ADHD within the classroom

List the five steps students follow in the self-regulation process.

You are concerned that one of your students may be exhibiting symptoms of ADHD.What is one of the first approaches you may take to assist the student before referring him or her for services?

Identify five characteristics of ADHD and discuss the impact of each on a student's efforts to learn.

All of the following are potential characteristics of adults who have ADHD except

Bias was an initial concern when using behavior rating scales, but the standardization process used today eliminates the risk of bias.

Individuals with ADHD almost always make friends easily because of their outgoing nature.

The most important thing to remember about home-school collaboration is

The most popular form of medication used to treat individuals with ADHD is

Because IDEA does not define ADHD, from what source does the text cite as the working definition of ADHD?

Disorganization and inattention are associated with impairments in the

Describe the possible etiology of ADHD.Are biological or environmental factors most likely the cause?

What is the estimated prevalence of ADHD in the school-age population?

Name two developmental features that distinguish ADHD from typical patterns of behavior.

What type of classroom environment do most students with ADHD respond to the best?

A child should be referred for services due to ADHD only after medication has failed to control the problem.

In 1942, youngsters who displayed high levels of distractibility and hyperactivity were commonly referred to as exhibiting the ________syndrome.

A mother, on hearing that her son has been identified as having ADHD, says, "Well of course Johnny's forgetful and impulsive; he's an 8-year-old boy.Aren't all boys his age like that?" Briefly describe one way in which you might respond.

ADHD is widely understood.

Classwide interventions for students with ADHD are

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Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality

Parents Families and Exceptionality

Assistive Technology

Individuals With Intellectual Disability

Individuals With Learning Disabilities

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

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Exam 8: Individuals With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

List the five steps students follow in the self-regulation process.

You are concerned that one of your students may be exhibiting symptoms of ADHD.What is one of the first approaches you may take to assist the student before referring him or her for services?

Identify five characteristics of ADHD and discuss the impact of each on a student's efforts to learn.

All of the following are potential characteristics of adults who have ADHD except

Bias was an initial concern when using behavior rating scales, but the standardization process used today eliminates the risk of bias.

Individuals with ADHD almost always make friends easily because of their outgoing nature.

The most important thing to remember about home-school collaboration is

The most popular form of medication used to treat individuals with ADHD is

Because IDEA does not define ADHD, from what source does the text cite as the working definition of ADHD?

Disorganization and inattention are associated with impairments in the

Describe the possible etiology of ADHD.Are biological or environmental factors most likely the cause?

What is the estimated prevalence of ADHD in the school-age population?

Name two developmental features that distinguish ADHD from typical patterns of behavior.

What type of classroom environment do most students with ADHD respond to the best?

A child should be referred for services due to ADHD only after medication has failed to control the problem.

In 1942, youngsters who displayed high levels of distractibility and hyperactivity were commonly referred to as exhibiting the ________syndrome.

A mother, on hearing that her son has been identified as having ADHD, says, "Well of course Johnny's forgetful and impulsive; he's an 8-year-old boy.Aren't all boys his age like that?" Briefly describe one way in which you might respond.

ADHD is widely understood.

Classwide interventions for students with ADHD are

Special Education in Context People Concepts and Perspectives

Policies Practices and Programs

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality

Parents Families and Exceptionality

Assistive Technology

Individuals With Intellectual Disability

Individuals With Learning Disabilities

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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