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Which of the following is NOT a description of individuals with exceptional potentials and performing high ability skills despite having impairment or disability?
Which of the following is NOT a description of individuals with exceptional potentials and performing high ability skills despite having impairment or disability?
- They require additional support and accommodations
- They are able to overcome their impairments
- They have exceptional talents and skills
- They have no limitations in their abilities (correct)
What visual impairment is likely present in Amy, who has clear central vision but blurred peripheral vision and describes her vision as if looking through a tube?
What visual impairment is likely present in Amy, who has clear central vision but blurred peripheral vision and describes her vision as if looking through a tube?
- Cataracts
- Astigmatism
- Color Blindness
- Tunnel Vision (correct)
Jamie has a cornea that produces images that are not equal in focus due to damage. What kind of visual impairment does Jamie likely have?
Jamie has a cornea that produces images that are not equal in focus due to damage. What kind of visual impairment does Jamie likely have?
- Tunnel Vision
- Cataracts
- Astigmatism (correct)
- Color Blindness
Which of the following would provide information about the loudness of a sound?
Which of the following would provide information about the loudness of a sound?
Inah lost the ability to process and use speech due to a head injury. Which of the following conditions is she likely experiencing?
Inah lost the ability to process and use speech due to a head injury. Which of the following conditions is she likely experiencing?
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Study Notes
Exceptional Potentials and Disabilities
- Savant syndrome is a rare condition where individuals with developmental disorders, such as autism, display exceptional skills or talents.
- Twice-exceptional individuals have exceptional abilities and disabilities, such as having a learning disability but being gifted in a particular area.
- Co-morbidity refers to the presence of multiple disabilities or conditions.
Visual Impairments
- Tunnel vision is a visual impairment characterized by clear central vision but blurred peripheral vision, often described as looking through a tube.
- Astigmatism is a visual impairment where the cornea produces images that are not equal in focus due to damage, resulting in blurred vision.
Measuring Sound
- Decibels (dB) provide information about the loudness of a sound.
Communication Disorders
- Aphasia is a condition where an individual loses the ability to process and use speech due to a head injury or other brain damage.
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