According to the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities intellectual disability refers to substantial limitations in present functioning. It is characterized by all of the following except:
A. significant limitations in intellectual functioning.
B. significant limitations in adaptive behavior.
C. must originate before age 21.
D. significant limitations in everyday social and practical skills.
Question 2Kate was identified as having intellectual disabilities during her preschool years because of her delayed pattern of development. Kate most likely has a
A. mild delay.
B. moderate delay.
C. severe delay.
D. profound delay.
Question 3Children with severe delays are often identified during which developmental period?
A. infants or toddlers
B. preschool
C. early elementary school
D. later elementary school
Question 4Concerns about identifying infants and toddlers as having intellectual disabilities based on results of development quotients relate to
A. predictive validity of infant intelligence tests.
B. there are not reliable norm-referenced tests for infants and toddlers.
C. there are not reliable criterion-referenced tests for infants and toddlers.
D. there is little point in identifying infants and toddlers with intellectual disabilities as it is too early to begin early intervention.
Question 5One test alone should never be the only source used to determine whether or not a child has an intellectual delay. All of the following information should be included in a thorough evaluation except:
A. behavioral observations.
B. medical history.
C. parental input.
D. needed accommodations.
Question 6In the first months of life, concerns about possible developmental delays arise because of all of the following except:
A. inadequate sucking.
B. floppy or spastic muscle tone.
C. lack of babbling.
D. lack of response to visual or auditory stimuli.
Quick Reply
