Without extra help in the form of therapies or educational stimulation, the child with disabilities may develop
a. at a normal rate but reach a much lower level of functioning than possible.
b. very slowly, reaching a much lower level of functioning than possible.
c. at a normal rate, reaching the best level of functioning than could be expected. d. faster than normal but reaching a much lower level of functioning than possible.
[Ques. 2] The central task of early intervention is to
a. provide respite for parents of children with developmental delays or disabilities.
b. provide necessary supports and services to optimize the childs development as early as possible.
c. keep the infants quiet so that the parents lives are as normal as possible.
d. provide financial aid so the family has some relief from the stresses of childcare.
[Ques. 3] In general, speech and communication problems can be
a. made worse through intervention that is too early.
b. kept from progressing through early intervention.
c. remediated or markedly improved through early intervention. d. improved only slightly through early intervention.
[Ques. 4] During their early years, children with disabilities
a. develop much the same as children without disabilities.
b. require special help to acquire skills that children without disabilities learn readily. c. do not respond well to attempts at intervention due to brain development.
d. can benefit from early intervention but normally would overcome any delay even without the intervention.
[Ques. 5] Early intervention is designed to support
a. a young child with developmental delays or a disability.
b. the parents/family of a child with a developmental delay or disability. c. caregivers who work with children with delays or disabilities.
d. all of the above.
[Ques. 6] Early childhood intervention is designed to
a. promote optimal development for young children with developmental delays and/or disabilities. b. prevent language deficits only or improve an existing disability.
c. prevent motor problems only or improve an existing disability through provision of teaching and learning experiences.
d. provide enrichment for all young children.
[Ques. 7] Although early learning is important, the brain remains equally plastic throughout our lives.
a. True
b. False
[Ques. 8] Describe the legislative origins of the federal mandates for early childhood intervention for children with disabilities.
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 9] In the Kauai Longitudinal Study, Werner and Smith found that early child-rearing environments and strategies
a. have a minimal effect on development.
b. have some effect on development. c. have no effect on development.
d. have a marked effect on development.
[Ques. 10] Part B of IDEA provides funds for children with disabilities between the ages of
a. 0 to 5 years.
b. 2 to 8 years. c. 3 to 5 years. d. 3 to 8 years.
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