Prior to federal legislation that was passed in 1975 in regard to education for children with disabilities, most children with identified disabilities
a. were served by special schools for particular disabilities, such as blindness.
b. were served by special classrooms in public schools.
c. did not receive appropriate education or related services.
d. received education and services even though the law did not require this.
Question 2When a baby is identified with a disability at birth, parents often react with
a. disbelief.
b. anger.
c. questions about early intervention.
d. requests for sources of more information.
Question 3Children from divorced families are helped by
a. the passage of time and support from caring adults.
b. nurturing from either of the parents, but not both.
c. parents giving extravagant gifts fueled by guilt.
d. limiting discussion about the divorce.
Question 4Children who are living in homes with one or more adults who are abusing substances may
a. suffer chronic grief or depression.
b. have academic problems or learning disabilities.
c. be overly responsible or under responsible.
d. all of the above
Question 5Which of the following statements is most accurate?
a. School procedures have little impact on maltreated children.
b. Maltreated children respond best to strict teachers and inflexible rule systems.
c. Multiage grouping and looping that allow for maltreated children to maintain positive relationships with the same teacher over a longer period of time are helpful.
d. Teachers and schools should implement extrinsic, behaviorally focused systems of classroom management for maltreated children.
Question 6Interpersonal behaviors of children who are being emotionally abused include
a. suspicious, avoiding eye contact, and difficulty making friends.
b. suspicious and latches on to friends.
c. difficulty making friends, angry, and hostile.
d. none of the above