The Individuals with Disabilities Education ACT (IDEA) uses the term Emotionally Challenged to
describe students with Emotional and behavior disorders. is this statement true or false? -
Answers false
One of the most significant events during the development of the field of intellectual disability
formally know as mental retardation was the lowering of the IQ score, one of the determining
factors when assessing a child for intellectual disabilities. The score was lowered from
approximately from - Answers 85 to 70.
Jonathan has been tested to determine if he qualifies for special education services under the
category of intellectual/developmental disability. What three questions must be considered in
this process? - Answers Does his IQ score fall below 70? Does he display deficits in adaptive
behaviors? Do the characteristics noted above negatively affect his educational performance?
Elizabeth is in a mainstreamed preschool program. One of the means her teacher uses in
determining growth of adaptive skills is that of observation. Some questions about Elizabeth's
behavior that she might ask include: - Answers all of the above including Is she able to hold a
cup; Can she call the name of any of her toys; Can he reach for an object and grasp it
Which of the following is NOT an example of adaptive behaviors where a student must display
deficits to be identified as having an intellectual disability?
Learning to type on the computer
Learning to read
Learning to use free time
Learning to interact appropriately - Answers Learning to type on the computer
Many professionals in the field advocate for the use of alternative terms used to describe
students with emotional disorders. Which term do they oppose because it may be noted as
offensive?
Emotional Disturbance
Emotionally Disabled
Behavior Disorder
Emotionally Impaired - Answers Emotional Disturbance