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Which condition is not listed under 'Specific Learning Disabilities' in the text?
Which condition is not listed under 'Specific Learning Disabilities' in the text?
- ADHD (correct)
- Dysgraphia
- Dyslexia
- Dyscalculia
What percentage of children with CP in the United States are male?
What percentage of children with CP in the United States are male?
- 57% (correct)
- 40%
- 43%
- 60%
Which of the following is NOT cited as a misconception about Specific Learning Disabilities?
Which of the following is NOT cited as a misconception about Specific Learning Disabilities?
- Poor diet
- Genetic factors (correct)
- Watching excessive TV
- Childhood vaccinations
What percentage of people attribute SLD to poor diet incorrectly?
What percentage of people attribute SLD to poor diet incorrectly?
Which of the following is NOT a basic psychological process involved in understanding or using language according to IDEA's definition of 'Specific Learning Disability'?
Which of the following is NOT a basic psychological process involved in understanding or using language according to IDEA's definition of 'Specific Learning Disability'?
How many parents report feelings of isolation, stress, anxiety, guilt, and pessimism regarding their child's learning and attention issues?
How many parents report feelings of isolation, stress, anxiety, guilt, and pessimism regarding their child's learning and attention issues?
What conditions are included under Specific Learning Disability according to IDEA except for?
What conditions are included under Specific Learning Disability according to IDEA except for?
'Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities' includes difficulties in which area?
'Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities' includes difficulties in which area?
What is a characteristic of the hyperactivity type of ADHD?
What is a characteristic of the hyperactivity type of ADHD?
How do symptoms of ADHD differ in children/teens compared to other children their age?
How do symptoms of ADHD differ in children/teens compared to other children their age?
What is a common misconception about ADHD stimulants?
What is a common misconception about ADHD stimulants?
What is a risk factor for ADHD?
What is a risk factor for ADHD?
What is a common behavior during pregnancy that is associated with an increased risk of ADHD in babies?
What is a common behavior during pregnancy that is associated with an increased risk of ADHD in babies?
What is the approximate prevalence of ADHD among boys according to the text?
What is the approximate prevalence of ADHD among boys according to the text?
What is a requirement for diagnosing ADHD symptoms in adults?
What is a requirement for diagnosing ADHD symptoms in adults?
What is a common myth related to ADHD and sugar consumption?
What is a common myth related to ADHD and sugar consumption?
What is the main difference between accommodations and modifications?
What is the main difference between accommodations and modifications?
What type of student might benefit from audio copies of books and graphic organizers as accommodations?
What type of student might benefit from audio copies of books and graphic organizers as accommodations?
Which of the following is an example of a modification in an exam setting?
Which of the following is an example of a modification in an exam setting?
What is the purpose of multi-sensory instructional programs and tools mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of multi-sensory instructional programs and tools mentioned in the text?
Which area can accommodations be applied to according to the text?
Which area can accommodations be applied to according to the text?
What kind of changes do modifications typically involve in the context of exams?
What kind of changes do modifications typically involve in the context of exams?
Which student might require modifications in their learning materials?
Which student might require modifications in their learning materials?
'Handwriting Without Tears' is mentioned in the text as a tool for what purpose?
'Handwriting Without Tears' is mentioned in the text as a tool for what purpose?
What is the defining characteristic of students with learning disabilities?
What is the defining characteristic of students with learning disabilities?
What is the most common characteristic among students with learning disabilities?
What is the most common characteristic among students with learning disabilities?
Why is it dangerous to list the characteristics of children with learning disabilities?
Why is it dangerous to list the characteristics of children with learning disabilities?
What is the impact of the difference between expected performance and actual performance for students with learning disabilities?
What is the impact of the difference between expected performance and actual performance for students with learning disabilities?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic experienced by students with learning disabilities?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic experienced by students with learning disabilities?
What is the danger associated with assuming that all children in the learning disability category exhibit all listed characteristics?
What is the danger associated with assuming that all children in the learning disability category exhibit all listed characteristics?
Which characteristic is mentioned as affecting 1 in 5 students?
Which characteristic is mentioned as affecting 1 in 5 students?
What are some specific characteristics that students with learning disabilities may experience?
What are some specific characteristics that students with learning disabilities may experience?
What are the four suspected causal factors of learning disabilities mentioned in the text?
What are the four suspected causal factors of learning disabilities mentioned in the text?
What technology has allowed researchers to discover different brain activation patterns in individuals with reading and language disabilities?
What technology has allowed researchers to discover different brain activation patterns in individuals with reading and language disabilities?
Why is it cautioned that special educators should not place too much emphasis on theories linking learning disabilities to brain damage or dysfunction?
Why is it cautioned that special educators should not place too much emphasis on theories linking learning disabilities to brain damage or dysfunction?
How do some children with reading disabilities differ in terms of brain structure from children without disabilities?
How do some children with reading disabilities differ in terms of brain structure from children without disabilities?
What are some common types of learning disabilities mentioned in the text?
What are some common types of learning disabilities mentioned in the text?
What have recent advances in MRI technology allowed researchers to discover about the brains of some individuals with reading and language disabilities?
What have recent advances in MRI technology allowed researchers to discover about the brains of some individuals with reading and language disabilities?
Why should special educators be cautious about attributing learning problems solely to brain dysfunction?
Why should special educators be cautious about attributing learning problems solely to brain dysfunction?
What is one reason provided in the text for caution against placing too much emphasis on theories linking learning disabilities to brain damage or dysfunction?
What is one reason provided in the text for caution against placing too much emphasis on theories linking learning disabilities to brain damage or dysfunction?
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