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Descriptive Statements:
- Demonstrate knowledge of characteristics of typical and atypical human growth and development in various domains (e.g., cognitive, speech/language, social/emotional, physical).
- Demonstrate knowledge of the types and characteristics of various disabilities and the similarities and differences among students with and without disabilities.
Sample Item:
Students with nonverbal learning disabilities and students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically share which of the following characteristics?
- preference for visual-spatial tasks
- limited range of interests
- good organizational skills
- difficulty interpreting social cues
Correct Response and Explanation (Show Correct ResponseHide Correct Response)
D. This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of the similarities among students with disabilities. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and individuals with nonverbal learning disabilities often experience difficulties with communication and social interaction skills. Thus, interpreting social cues (e.g., facial expressions, body language) would be difficult for individuals with either ASD or nonverbal learning disabilities.
Descriptive Statements:
- Apply knowledge of the roles families and communities play in students' development and learning.
- Apply knowledge of the implications of various disabilities for education and learning, development, and other aspects of an individual's life (e.g., social relationships, recreation and leisure, independent living, employment).
- Recognize the unique medical needs that accompany various disabilities and the possible effects of medications.
Sample Item:
A student with cystic fibrosis is most susceptible to which of the following?
- respiratory infection
- brittle bones
- migraine headaches
- kidney failure
Correct Response and Explanation (Show Correct ResponseHide Correct Response)
A. This question requires the examinee to recognize the unique medical needs that accompany various disabilities. Cystic fibrosis is an inherited medical condition that causes an individual's lungs to become increasingly susceptible to infections due to excessive production of mucus.
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