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CTA Special Education & Inclusive Practices Flashcards

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  1. A student with ADHD is having difficulty staying on task. Which support strategy is most appropriate for a teacher assistant?

    Answer: Break tasks into shorter chunks and provide frequent check-ins

    Breaking tasks into shorter segments and providing frequent check-ins helps students with ADHD maintain focus and manage workload effectively.

  2. When assisting a student with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which environmental support is most helpful?

    Answer: Maintaining predictable routines and providing advance notice of transitions

    Students with ASD typically benefit from predictable routines and advance notice of transitions to reduce anxiety and support regulation.

  3. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act provides protections for students with disabilities by:

    Answer: Prohibiting discrimination and requiring reasonable accommodations in school

    Section 504 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and requires schools to provide reasonable accommodations for eligible students.

  4. A student with a visual impairment needs classroom support. Which accommodation would be most helpful?

    Answer: Providing materials in large print or braille and ensuring seating near the board

    Providing materials in large print or braille and ensuring preferred seating addresses the student's access needs for visual content.

  5. The term 'co-teaching' refers to:

    Answer: A general education teacher and a special education teacher sharing instructional responsibilities

    Co-teaching involves a general education teacher and a special education teacher collaborating to deliver instruction to a diverse classroom that includes students with disabilities.

  6. When observing a student with a suspected learning disability, a teacher assistant should:

    Answer: Document specific observations and share them with the lead teacher

    Teacher assistants should document specific, objective observations and share them with the lead teacher, who can then initiate appropriate evaluation processes.