Question 1

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.Typical strategies for assessing ADHD include

Accepted Answer

A) direct observation of the youngster 
B) use of behavior rating scales 
C) administering intelligence tests 
D) observation instruments completed by parents,teachers,and other professionals. 
A) direct observation of the youngster 
B) use of behavior rating scales 
C) administering intelligence tests 
D) observation instruments completed by parents,teachers,and other professionals.

Question 2

What treatment approach do researchers believe is the most effective for students with ADHD?

Accepted Answer

Multimodal
Concurren

Question 3

ADHD is widely understood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Self-regulation techniques are useful in both special and general education classrooms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the evolution of the identification of individuals with ADHD.How were these children viewed in the early 1900s? What were some key findings that changed the way that professionals thought about this disorder?

Accepted Answer

Hyperactivity has been recognized for mo

Question 6

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 7

It is important to seek a medical evaluation when assessing an individual for ADHD because

Accepted Answer

A) doctors can do medical tests to confirm the existence of the disorder. 
B) it is important to rule out other medical conditions that may be contributing to the behaviors of concern. 
C) physicians are better able to identify the disorder because of their medical training. 
D) parents are more likely to trust their physician than the school evaluation team. 
A) doctors can do medical tests to confirm the existence of the disorder. 
B) it is important to rule out other medical conditions that may be contributing to the behaviors of concern. 
C) physicians are better able to identify the disorder because of their medical training. 
D) parents are more likely to trust their physician than the school evaluation team.

Question 8

Approximately 70% of children with ADHD continue to display symptoms in adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the term used to describe the situation in which a child who normally displays behaviors characteristic of ADHD does not display such behaviors when evaluated by a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Doctor's o

Question 10

The use of concurrent treatment approaches with students who exhibit attention deficit hyperactivity disorder refers to

Accepted Answer

A) prereferral interventions 
B) multimodal interventions 
C) functional behavior 
D) self-regulation 
A) prereferral interventions 
B) multimodal interventions 
C) functional behavior 
D) self-regulation

Question 11

ADHD has a high level of ______ with other problems such as learning disabilities and emotional disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) Comorbidity 
B) Disconnect 
C) Similarity 
D) Discrepancy 
A) Comorbidity 
B) Disconnect 
C) Similarity 
D) Discrepancy

Question 12

One of your students has been through the referral process and did not qualify for special education services under IDEA.You are still concerned that the child may need extra help to succeed in school.What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A) There's not much you can do; if the student does not qualify for services,you should focus your attention on those students who do. 
B) Request an evaluation by a different team to get a second opinion. 
C) Recommend that the student be transferred to a classroom where students with ADHD are already being served. 
D) See that the student receives services under Section 504. 
A) There's not much you can do; if the student does not qualify for services,you should focus your attention on those students who do. 
B) Request an evaluation by a different team to get a second opinion. 
C) Recommend that the student be transferred to a classroom where students with ADHD are already being served. 
D) See that the student receives services under Section 504.

Question 13

"Encourage student to have notebook with dividers and folders for work" is an example of an accommodation or strategy that teachers may use to adapt to the needs of students with ADHD.As stated,the accommodation addresses which area of difficulty encountered by the individual with ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A) inattention 
B) impulsiveness 
C) academic skills 
D) organization planning 
A) inattention 
B) impulsiveness 
C) academic skills 
D) organization planning

Question 14

Researchers have found significant improvements in children's behavior when they are taking stimulant medication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

There is strong evidence that heredity does not contribute to ADHD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The correlation between which of these environmental factors and ADHD is supported by research?

Accepted Answer

A) An excess of sugar 
B) Overexposure to television 
C) Maternal smoking 
D) Food additives 
A) An excess of sugar 
B) Overexposure to television 
C) Maternal smoking 
D) Food additives

Question 17

Medication for students with ADHD

Accepted Answer

A) is often enough to control the students' behavior and increase achievement. 
B) should always be used in addition to educational and behavioral interventions. 
C) is ineffective the majority of the time. 
D) will stunt growth. 
A) is often enough to control the students' behavior and increase achievement. 
B) should always be used in addition to educational and behavioral interventions. 
C) is ineffective the majority of the time. 
D) will stunt growth.

Question 18

What educational setting is the most beneficial for students with ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A) Included in a general education classroom 
B) Part of a special education classroom 
C) Part of a classroom that uses collaboration between special education and general education teachers 
D) It depends on the case. 
A) Included in a general education classroom 
B) Part of a special education classroom 
C) Part of a classroom that uses collaboration between special education and general education teachers 
D) It depends on the case.

Question 19

______ are common in persons with ADHD; they impact executive functions by affecting the ability to withhold a planned response,interrupt an ongoing process,and protect an ongoing process from distractions.

Accepted Answer

A) Executive functions 
B) Psychostimulants 
C) Behavioral inhibitions 
D) Self-regulation 
A) Executive functions 
B) Psychostimulants 
C) Behavioral inhibitions 
D) Self-regulation

Question 20

During the 2013-2014 school year,more than 807,000 students were identified as Other Health Impaired.In the past decade,this category has seen an astonishing ______ increase,largely suspected to be the result of the increased number of students diagnosed with ADHD.

Accepted Answer

A) 50% 
B) 97% 
C) 78% 
D) 200% 
A) 50% 
B) 97% 
C) 78% 
D) 200%

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.Typical strategies for assessing ADHD include

What treatment approach do researchers believe is the most effective for students with ADHD?

ADHD is widely understood.

Self-regulation techniques are useful in both special and general education classrooms.

Describe the evolution of the identification of individuals with ADHD.How were these children viewed in the early 1900s? What were some key findings that changed the way that professionals thought about this disorder?

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

It is important to seek a medical evaluation when assessing an individual for ADHD because

Approximately 70% of children with ADHD continue to display symptoms in adolescence.

What is the term used to describe the situation in which a child who normally displays behaviors characteristic of ADHD does not display such behaviors when evaluated by a doctor?

The use of concurrent treatment approaches with students who exhibit attention deficit hyperactivity disorder refers to

ADHD has a high level of ______ with other problems such as learning disabilities and emotional disorders.

One of your students has been through the referral process and did not qualify for special education services under IDEA.You are still concerned that the child may need extra help to succeed in school.What should you do?

"Encourage student to have notebook with dividers and folders for work" is an example of an accommodation or strategy that teachers may use to adapt to the needs of students with ADHD.As stated,the accommodation addresses which area of difficulty encountered by the individual with ADHD?

Researchers have found significant improvements in children's behavior when they are taking stimulant medication.

There is strong evidence that heredity does not contribute to ADHD.

The correlation between which of these environmental factors and ADHD is supported by research?

Medication for students with ADHD

What educational setting is the most beneficial for students with ADHD?

______ are common in persons with ADHD; they impact executive functions by affecting the ability to withhold a planned response,interrupt an ongoing process,and protect an ongoing process from distractions.

During the 2013-2014 school year,more than 807,000 students were identified as Other Health Impaired.In the past decade,this category has seen an astonishing ______ increase,largely suspected to be the result of the increased number of students diagnosed with ADHD.

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 Low-Incidence Disabilities

Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

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Exam 8: Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.Typical strategies for assessing ADHD include

What treatment approach do researchers believe is the most effective for students with ADHD?

ADHD is widely understood.

Self-regulation techniques are useful in both special and general education classrooms.

Describe the evolution of the identification of individuals with ADHD.How were these children viewed in the early 1900s? What were some key findings that changed the way that professionals thought about this disorder?

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

It is important to seek a medical evaluation when assessing an individual for ADHD because

Approximately 70% of children with ADHD continue to display symptoms in adolescence.

What is the term used to describe the situation in which a child who normally displays behaviors characteristic of ADHD does not display such behaviors when evaluated by a doctor?

The use of concurrent treatment approaches with students who exhibit attention deficit hyperactivity disorder refers to

ADHD has a high level of ______ with other problems such as learning disabilities and emotional disorders.

One of your students has been through the referral process and did not qualify for special education services under IDEA.You are still concerned that the child may need extra help to succeed in school.What should you do?

"Encourage student to have notebook with dividers and folders for work" is an example of an accommodation or strategy that teachers may use to adapt to the needs of students with ADHD.As stated,the accommodation addresses which area of difficulty encountered by the individual with ADHD?

Researchers have found significant improvements in children's behavior when they are taking stimulant medication.

There is strong evidence that heredity does not contribute to ADHD.

The correlation between which of these environmental factors and ADHD is supported by research?

Medication for students with ADHD

What educational setting is the most beneficial for students with ADHD?

______ are common in persons with ADHD; they impact executive functions by affecting the ability to withhold a planned response,interrupt an ongoing process,and protect an ongoing process from distractions.

During the 2013-2014 school year,more than 807,000 students were identified as Other Health Impaired.In the past decade,this category has seen an astonishing ______ increase,largely suspected to be the result of the increased number of students diagnosed with ADHD.

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 Low-Incidence Disabilities

Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

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