SPED 300 Final Review

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In the past three decades, prevalence rates of ASD have changed worldwide. According to current data, the dramatic changes are associated with many factors, one being: Changes in the definition of ASD

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Changes in the definition of ASD

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What researcher is responsible for the medical fraud and broad publication and promotion of the erroneous information linking the M M R vaccine to autism?

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Andrew Wakefield

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For parents of a child identified with ASD, the first commitment should be which of the following? Find a cure, Secure early intervention services, Avoid further vaccinations, Experiment with new treatment options

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Secure early intervention services

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What term is used to describe an unusual genius like Hector, who has autism and can perform incredible mathematical calculations in his head?

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Autistic savant

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Six-year-old Josiah has an I Q score of 55, which is 2 standard deviations below the mean. Josiah’s intellectual disability classification falls within which level of severity?

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Mild

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Twelve-year-old Eric has Down syndrome and receives special education services for mild intellectual disability. What is the cause of Eric’s syndrome and his intellectual disability?

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Chromosomal abnormality

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Colter was born prematurely with exceptionally low birth weight. His intellectual disability was identified during infancy, and he began receiving early intervention services. These services are guaranteed through:

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Individualized Family Service Plans

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What legislation promoted dignity and respect for individuals with intellectual disabilities by replacing the term mental retardation with intellectual disability?

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Rosa's Law

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Nine-year-old Luke has a condition in which his body no longer produces insulin. His teachers need to be aware of Luke’s condition, which is called:

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Type I Diabetes

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In her fifth-grade classroom, Ms. Larson is teaching a student with cerebral palsy who enters the classroom in a wheelchair and works from the wheelchair at all times. For this student, how should Ms. Larson accommodate in the physical environment?

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Adjust desks and tables to provide clear passageways.