SPECIAL NEEDS APPROPRIATE PRACTICES
FINAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
⩥ The National Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC) has the most widely accepted definition of inclusive child
care:. Answer: Early childhood inclusion embodies the values, policies,
and practices that support the right of every infant and young child and
his or her family, regardless of ability, to participate in a broad range of
activities and contexts as full members of families, communities, and
society. The desired results of inclusive experiences for children with
and without disabilities and their families include a sense of belonging
and membership, positive social relationships and friendships, and
development and learning to reach their full potential. The defining
features of inclusion that can be used to identify high quality early
childhood programs and services are access, participation, and
supports." (p. 2)
⩥ Key Point 2. Answer: Inclusive child care is an approach to child care
that ensures every child has his or her unique needs met, and that every
child in the program can participate in every offering.
⩥ Key Point 3. Answer: A developmental delay or disability affects a
person's ability to function in a way that is commonly expected for their
age, resulting in special needs.
, ⩥ Key Point 4. Answer: Being gifted or talented may impact a child's
attention and behavior in a classroom of peers who are developing
typically.
⩥ Key Point 5. Answer: Early intervention refers to services that
mitigate a delay or disability.
⩥ Key Point 6. Answer: Developmentally appropriate practice involves
knowing child development in general, along with each child's cultural
and individual needs.
⩥ Key Point 7. Answer: Support services can improve the quality of life
for a child with a delay or disability.
⩥ Key Point 8. Answer: If you suspect a child may have a delay or
disability, refer the parents to the Florida Diagnostic & Learning
Resources System.
⩥ Key Point 9. Answer: Making a reasonable effort to accept a child
with special needs means you are complying with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, a federal law.
⩥ gifted. Answer: Cognitively or developmentally advanced.
FINAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
⩥ The National Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC) has the most widely accepted definition of inclusive child
care:. Answer: Early childhood inclusion embodies the values, policies,
and practices that support the right of every infant and young child and
his or her family, regardless of ability, to participate in a broad range of
activities and contexts as full members of families, communities, and
society. The desired results of inclusive experiences for children with
and without disabilities and their families include a sense of belonging
and membership, positive social relationships and friendships, and
development and learning to reach their full potential. The defining
features of inclusion that can be used to identify high quality early
childhood programs and services are access, participation, and
supports." (p. 2)
⩥ Key Point 2. Answer: Inclusive child care is an approach to child care
that ensures every child has his or her unique needs met, and that every
child in the program can participate in every offering.
⩥ Key Point 3. Answer: A developmental delay or disability affects a
person's ability to function in a way that is commonly expected for their
age, resulting in special needs.
, ⩥ Key Point 4. Answer: Being gifted or talented may impact a child's
attention and behavior in a classroom of peers who are developing
typically.
⩥ Key Point 5. Answer: Early intervention refers to services that
mitigate a delay or disability.
⩥ Key Point 6. Answer: Developmentally appropriate practice involves
knowing child development in general, along with each child's cultural
and individual needs.
⩥ Key Point 7. Answer: Support services can improve the quality of life
for a child with a delay or disability.
⩥ Key Point 8. Answer: If you suspect a child may have a delay or
disability, refer the parents to the Florida Diagnostic & Learning
Resources System.
⩥ Key Point 9. Answer: Making a reasonable effort to accept a child
with special needs means you are complying with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, a federal law.
⩥ gifted. Answer: Cognitively or developmentally advanced.
