Quiz: Children with Learning Disabilities or ADHD
Question 1
2 / 2 pts
The four major components of the Information Processing Model are
cognition, processing, metacognition, and attention.
input, processing, output, and memory.
input, processing, output, and executive function.
social learning, emotional context, attention, and sensory integration.
Question 2
2 / 2 pts
An example of heightened sensitivity that can affect an area of functioning is
sensory responsiveness.
auditory integration.
tactile defensiveness.
proprioception.
Question 3
2 / 2 pts
A model for organizing intervention strategies from least to most intensive is called
intervening hierarchy.
metacognition.
discrepancy model.
IPM.
Question 4
2 / 2 pts
Which of the following is most frequently postulated as a cause of learning disabilities?
A problem related to how individuals process information at the neurological level
An exogenous problem probably associated with negative environmental influences
Problems in family communication patterns
Problems with a child's ability to perceive visual information
Question 5
2 / 2 pts
Intervention strategies that research has demonstrated to be effective are called
evidence-based interventions.
extrinsic interventions.
cooperative learning.
PBS.
Question 6
2 / 2 pts
There is a particular distinction between families of children with learning disabilities and families of
children with other disabilities because
learning disabilities are not as severe as other disabilities.
families of students with learning disabilities don't usually need assistance in working with their child.
learning disabilities develop later in life and problems can emerge before the learning disability is
identified.
families of students with learning disabilities are usually not involved in their child's educational program.
Question 7
2 / 2 pts
The U.S. Department of Education (2004) includes all of the following disorders to be within the specific
learning disability definition EXCEPT
perceptual disabilities.
behavior disabilities.
developmental aphasia.
dyslexia.
Question 8
2 / 2 pts
IDEA 2004 added an alternative method to evaluate children with a learning disability. The new method
examines how the child responds to scientific, research-based intervention. This new method is called the
Discrepancy Approach.
Response to Intervention Approach.
Neurological Approach.
ITPA Approach.
Question 9
2 / 2 pts
John has a problem with figure-ground, closure, and spatial relationships. He is experiencing a problem in
megacognitive processes.
visual perception.
auditory perception.
sensory integration.
Question 10
2 / 2 pts
Which of the following researchers coined the term learning disabilities in 1962?
Orton
Kirk
Myklebust
Frostig
Question 11
2 / 2 pts
Prevalence estimates for ADHD range from __________ of school age children.
1-2 percent
3-7 percent
9-11 percent
12-16 percent
Question 12
2 / 2 pts
_________________ was coined in the early 20th century to describe children with a cluster of
symptoms including hyperactivity and inattention.
Strauss Syndrome
ADHD
Asperger's Syndrome
Cruickshank's Condition
Question 13
2 / 2 pts
Which of the following is NOT true about students with ADHD?
They are more likely to be cognitively advanced.
They are more likely to have absences and missing work.
They are less likely to perform on grade level.
They often experience social problems in school.
Question 14
2 / 2 pts
Why are boys more likely than girls to be identified as having ADHD?
Girls are genetically wired to be calmer in complex social situations such as school.
Teachers are more likely to view male students as "problems" they would like to remove from
their classroom.
Boys are genetically predisposed to attention and hyperactivity, making them more prone to
ADHD.
Girls are more likely to display inattention without hyperactivity, making them easier to overlook.
Question 15
2 / 2 pts
What evidence exists for a genetic cause of ADHD?
ADHD runs in families.
Researchers have identified the genes responsible for ADHD.
There are no other explanations for ADHD.
All of the above are true.
Question 16
2 / 2 pts
The complex critical thinking tasks required by the Common Core State Standards are difficult
for many students with ADHD because they
have difficulty sustaining the attention required to tackle such tasks.
lack sufficient cognitive abilities to master such tasks.
are unable to socially integrate into the classroom to participate in such tasks.
are too frequently "in trouble" and miss too much instruction.
Question 17
2 / 2 pts
Kara's IEP requires that she work with a reading specialist to address the reading difficulties
caused by her ADHD and LD. This intervention is an example of which tier of the RtI model?
Tier I
Tier II
Tier III
This could occur at any tier.
Question 18
2 / 2 pts
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the prevalence of ADHD?
Children from highly educated families and children from families receiving Medicaid are most
likely to be identified.
Black students make up less of the ADHD population but are identified at higher rates than their
white peers.
Male students are at least twice as likely to be identified as having ADHD as are their female
peers.
The numbers of students identified as ADHD is steadly dropping each year as prevention
techinques are discovered.
Question 19
2 / 2 pts
Which of the following can increase engagement with academic tasks for students with ADHD?
Multi-step tasks presented without explicit instruction
Rapid fire questioning strategies
Movement and other kinesthetic learning strategies
Emphasis on only written delivery of content
Question 20
2 / 2 pts
Modifications to the general classroom curriculum using UDL strategies typically take place at
what level of RtI?
Tier I
Tier II
Tier III
This would not occur in the RtI model.
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