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Special Education Services and Support for Learners with Disabilities

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What is the primary purpose of special education services?

To provide a standardized instructional program for all students
To offer accommodations and modifications to the curriculum (correct)
To evaluate a student's psychological and educational strengths and weaknesses
To assess the developmental functioning of students

What is the main difference between special education services and support and related services?

Special education services are for students with disabilities, while support and related services are for all students
Special education services focus on curriculum and instruction, while support and related services focus on assessment and evaluation
Special education services are customized for each individual, while support and related services are standardized
Special education services are provided by the school, while support and related services are provided by the community (correct)

What is the primary purpose of a neurodevelopmental evaluation?

To evaluate a student's psychological and educational strengths and weaknesses
To assess an individual's cognitive, motor, language, self-help, and social skills (correct)
To diagnose specific learning disabilities
To provide accommodations and modifications to the curriculum

Who typically conducts a neurodevelopmental evaluation?

A Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician or a Pediatric Neurologist (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a psychoeducational assessment?

To evaluate a student's psychological and educational strengths and weaknesses (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of support or related service mentioned in the text?

Special education classrooms (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a psychoeducational assessment?

To determine the student's eligibility for special education services and develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of physical therapy for students with disabilities?

To evaluate and improve the student's gross motor function, such as strength, balance, coordination, and mobility (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of occupational therapy for students with disabilities?

To improve the student's ability to perform daily activities and self-care skills (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which service is specifically designed for students who are deaf or hard of hearing?

Sign language training (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of orientation and mobility training for students with visual impairments?

To teach the student to navigate their environment safely and independently (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an audiological assessment?

To determine the student's ability to hear and process sounds (A) Signup and view all the answers

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