MN551 SIMPLIFIED REVISION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Tommy is a 12 year old seventh grade student who has
difficulty with written expression (handwriting) during his
classes. Which remedial and instructional technique would be
helpful to Tommy?
Handwriting without tears writing program
Johnny's mother has set up a meeting with the special
education director to see if Johnny's diagnosis of ADHD would
qualify him for an IEP. According to the DESE (formerly DOE)
categories of disabilities, which disability category would
ADHD be included under?
Health
According to Batshaw, 2013, how many children with ADHD
will have a coexisting disorder?
More than half
The overall dropout rate of students with specific learning
disabilities is two times the rate when compared to the
general population. Which of the following statements best
explains why this is?
,Students with a SLD become frustrated and anxious when they
attempt to meet task demands in school leading to poor self-
image and withdrawal from school tasks.
Grace, an 8 year old girl in third grade, often interrupts or
intrudes on others during group work and recess. Also, when
she is playing a game with others, she has difficulty waiting for
her turn. Grace's behavior is can be considered which of the
following?
Impulsivity
Zachary, a tenth grade high school student, frequently
becomes unorganized at school, as he continuously loses track
of his books when he is switching from one class to another.
What compensation accommodation would be beneficial for
Zachary?
Allowing Zachary to leave his books in the classroom (i.e.
science book in science class, math book in
math class)
Young adults with ADHD may have fewer friendships and more
social problems.
True
Early presentation of a specific math disability includes which
of the following?
Difficulty with recalling and computing basic math facts
, The most common etiological factor of ADHD is which of the
following?
Genetics
Which approach has been a favorable method for identifying
students with specific learning disabilities (SLD)?
Response to intervention (RTI)
Bailey is a 10 year old fifth grade student who has a specific
learning disability (SLD). In addition to her SLD, Bailey has
difficulty utilizing self-regulatory strategies when she becomes
frustrated in class. She also demonstrates difficulty with
problem-solving and attending to tasks. Which associated
impairment does Bailey experience?
Executive function impairment
Children who are taking medication to manage symptoms of
ADHD can experience which of the following adverse effects?
All of the above (decreased appetite, headaches, stomach
aches, sleep problems)
Chloe is a 9 year old girl who is in fourth grade who has ADHD.
Chloe often fidgets with her hands and feet during class. She
also frequently squirms in her seat. Chloe talks excessively in
the classroom, at lunch, and at recess. Chloe's behavior can be
described as which of the following attention behaviors?
Hyperactivity
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Tommy is a 12 year old seventh grade student who has
difficulty with written expression (handwriting) during his
classes. Which remedial and instructional technique would be
helpful to Tommy?
Handwriting without tears writing program
Johnny's mother has set up a meeting with the special
education director to see if Johnny's diagnosis of ADHD would
qualify him for an IEP. According to the DESE (formerly DOE)
categories of disabilities, which disability category would
ADHD be included under?
Health
According to Batshaw, 2013, how many children with ADHD
will have a coexisting disorder?
More than half
The overall dropout rate of students with specific learning
disabilities is two times the rate when compared to the
general population. Which of the following statements best
explains why this is?
,Students with a SLD become frustrated and anxious when they
attempt to meet task demands in school leading to poor self-
image and withdrawal from school tasks.
Grace, an 8 year old girl in third grade, often interrupts or
intrudes on others during group work and recess. Also, when
she is playing a game with others, she has difficulty waiting for
her turn. Grace's behavior is can be considered which of the
following?
Impulsivity
Zachary, a tenth grade high school student, frequently
becomes unorganized at school, as he continuously loses track
of his books when he is switching from one class to another.
What compensation accommodation would be beneficial for
Zachary?
Allowing Zachary to leave his books in the classroom (i.e.
science book in science class, math book in
math class)
Young adults with ADHD may have fewer friendships and more
social problems.
True
Early presentation of a specific math disability includes which
of the following?
Difficulty with recalling and computing basic math facts
, The most common etiological factor of ADHD is which of the
following?
Genetics
Which approach has been a favorable method for identifying
students with specific learning disabilities (SLD)?
Response to intervention (RTI)
Bailey is a 10 year old fifth grade student who has a specific
learning disability (SLD). In addition to her SLD, Bailey has
difficulty utilizing self-regulatory strategies when she becomes
frustrated in class. She also demonstrates difficulty with
problem-solving and attending to tasks. Which associated
impairment does Bailey experience?
Executive function impairment
Children who are taking medication to manage symptoms of
ADHD can experience which of the following adverse effects?
All of the above (decreased appetite, headaches, stomach
aches, sleep problems)
Chloe is a 9 year old girl who is in fourth grade who has ADHD.
Chloe often fidgets with her hands and feet during class. She
also frequently squirms in her seat. Chloe talks excessively in
the classroom, at lunch, and at recess. Chloe's behavior can be
described as which of the following attention behaviors?
Hyperactivity
