Special Education & Accommodations Flashcards
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A college student with dyslexia requests extended time on exams. What must the student typically provide to receive this accommodation?
Answer: Current documentation from a qualified professional diagnosing the disability and describing functional limitations
College disability services offices require current documentation from a licensed professional that identifies the disability and explains how it functionally impacts the student.
Which of the following is an example of a common testing accommodation for students with processing speed deficits?
Answer: Extended time (typically 50% or 100% additional time)
Extended time is the most widely used testing accommodation for students with processing speed deficits, typically granted as 50% or 100% additional time.
An educational planner is advising a family about a student with significant anxiety disorder. Which standardized test accommodation is most commonly available?
Answer: Extended time and testing in a separate, low-distraction environment
Extended time and a separate testing environment are among the most commonly approved accommodations for students with anxiety disorders on standardized college admissions tests.
What is the primary purpose of a 'Disability Services Office' (DSO) at a college or university?
Answer: To coordinate and implement academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities
The DSO's primary role is to review disability documentation, determine appropriate accommodations, and coordinate their implementation across campus.
A student with a physical disability needs note-taking assistance at college. Which accommodation would BEST address this need?
Answer: Access to peer notes, smart pens, or recorded lectures through the DSO
DSOs typically arrange note-taking accommodations through peer note-takers, technology tools like smart pens, or access to recorded lectures rather than providing personal aides.
Which law gives students with disabilities the right to request accommodations at private colleges that receive federal funding?
Answer: ADA Title II and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
ADA Title II applies to public institutions, while Section 504 applies to any private or public institution receiving federal financial assistance, which includes most private colleges.
When advising a student with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) about college selection, which campus resource should an educational planner prioritize investigating?
Answer: Specialized ASD support programs, social skills coaching, and DSO capacity
Students with ASD often benefit from specialized support programs beyond basic DSO accommodations, including social skills coaching, mentoring, and structured peer interaction opportunities.