The A, B, C's Of Special Education

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    What does the acronym IEP mean?

    • Intelligence Emotional Personality
    • Individualized Education Plan
    • Irate Educators Protesting
    • Independent Education Program
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  • 2. 

    The initials ASD represents the Pervasive Developmental Disorder known as:

    Explanation
    The correct answer is Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, autism spectrum disorders, autism spectrum disorder. These initials represent a Pervasive Developmental Disorder called Autism Spectrum Disorders. This disorder refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and communication difficulties. The use of both singular and plural forms in the answer options indicates that the term can be used in both ways to refer to this disorder.

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  • 3. 

    S.E.L.P.A. is an acronym for:

    • Special Education Local Plan Area

    • Special Education Loves Playing Around

    • Specialized Educational Lessons Pertaining to Arithmetic

    • Special Evangelist Lunatics Protest Atheists

    Correct Answer
    A. Special Education Local Plan Area
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Special Education Local Plan Area." This acronym refers to a specific area or region that is responsible for developing and implementing a plan for special education services within a local school district. It indicates a localized and coordinated approach to providing specialized education to students with disabilities.

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  • 4. 
    This is a picture of: - ProProfs

    This is a picture of:

    • Barbara Walters

    • Temple Grandin

    • Oprah Winfrey

    • Steve Buscemi

    Correct Answer
    A. Temple Grandin
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Temple Grandin because the picture resembles her. Temple Grandin is a well-known American professor of animal science and an advocate for autism awareness. The picture may show her distinctive hairstyle and glasses, which are often associated with her.

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  • 5. 

    This is an example of:

    • Self-talking behavior

    • "Zoning Out"

    • Self-Stimulatory Behavior

    • Saying "good bye"

    Correct Answer
    A. Self-Stimulatory Behavior
    Explanation
    Self-stimulatory behavior refers to repetitive actions or movements that an individual engages in to self-soothe or self-regulate. It can be a way to cope with sensory overload or to seek sensory stimulation. This behavior is often seen in individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities. It can include actions like hand-flapping, rocking, or repetitive vocalizations. In this context, the given behavior is likely self-stimulatory because it does not fit the other options provided and is consistent with the characteristics of self-stimulatory behavior.

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    Which of the following disabilities are not recognized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA)?

    • Other Health Impairment (OHI)

    • ADD/ADHD

    • Mental Retardation (MR)

    • Multiple Disabilities/Comorbid Disorders

    Correct Answer
    A. ADD/ADHD
    Explanation
    ADD/ADHD is not recognized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). This act provides special education services and support to students with disabilities, but it does not specifically include ADD/ADHD as a recognized disability. However, it is important to note that students with ADD/ADHD may still be eligible for support and accommodations under other provisions, such as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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