Supporting Students with Disabilities Flashcards
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Which approach is most supported by research for improving reading skills in students with dyslexia?
Answer: Systematic, explicit phonics instruction
Research strongly supports systematic, explicit phonics instruction as the most effective evidence-based approach for students with dyslexia.
Which disability is specifically characterized by significant difficulties in social communication and interaction along with restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior?
Answer: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder is defined by persistent challenges in social communication and interaction, and the presence of restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests.
When a paraeducator uses hand-over-hand assistance to help a student with a physical disability complete a writing task, this is an example of which type of prompt?
Answer: Physical prompting
Hand-over-hand assistance is a form of physical prompting in which the educator physically guides the student's movements through the task.
A student with an intellectual disability is working on IEP goals related to money management and personal care. These goals fall under which category?
Answer: Functional goals
Life skills such as money management and personal care are functional goals addressing a student's ability to independently manage daily activities.
Which of the following is a core characteristic of ADHD that commonly affects a student's classroom performance?
Answer: Challenges with sustained attention and impulse control
ADHD is characterized by difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, and impulse control, which directly impact a student's ability to perform in the classroom.
A student who is deaf or hard of hearing may use which of the following as a primary mode of communication in the classroom?
Answer: American Sign Language (ASL) or visual communication systems
Students who are deaf or hard of hearing often rely on American Sign Language or other visual communication systems as their primary communication mode.
When working with a student with an emotional disturbance, which approach is most effective for preventing behavioral escalation?
Answer: Identifying triggers and implementing proactive strategies before behaviors escalate
Identifying triggers and implementing proactive strategies helps prevent escalation by addressing the antecedents of challenging behaviors before they occur.