Autism Spectrum Disorders
This disorder has 3 levels. What is the level called that includes one on one support?
Requiring very substantial support
Name a common characteristic of gifted children.
EXAMPLES: Learns new material faster, and at an earlier age, than age peers; Is able to deal with concepts that are too complex and abstract for age peers; Has a passionate interest in one or more topics
By what age can children produce almost all sounds correctly?
4 years old
Name some of the abilities of a child with social competence
sustain interactions with others, resolve conflicts, develop friendships, accomplish interpersonal goals
Name one of the four types of transitions:
EXAMPLES: Program to program; classroom to classroom; from home or home-based to a child care setting; between everyday routines and activities
True or false: Girls are more likely to have autism than boys.
False
Name a challenge gifted children experience.
EXAMPLES: Higher risk of mental illness; Feelings of isolation from their peers; Chance of higher level of stress as an adult due to possible unfulfillment from their career
Name one of the most common causes of a speech and language impairment
Cleft palate, brain injury, fetal alcohol or drug abuse
True or False: Socialization is a key factor of becoming a functioning part of social and learning societies rules and values
True (this can be different for everyone depending on a persons family, culture, upbringing. Although in schooling children will learn the fundamentals in areas that are deemed as important in order to be a part of a larger society).
What two things are crucial between settings for children’s school readiness?
Stability and consistency
Which is NOT a characteristic of Autism
Avoiding eye contact
Difficulty in noticing emotions on others
Showing interest in playing with others
Showing interest in playing with others
Name an accommodation that can support gifted students in the classroom
EXAMPLES: Acceleration; Curriculum Compacting; Tiered Assignments and Instruction; The Learning Environment
This language impairment involves difficulty using speech to communicate questions, ideas, and needs
Expressive language impairment
What are the 3 attachment styles?
Secure attachment
Avoidant attachment
Ambivalent attachment
True or false: children have better adjustment to transitions when they have transition practice?
True
What is an example of an accommodation for a child with autism spectrum disorder?
warnings of changes in classroom, quiet, comfortable area in classroom, visual schedules
What can educators do to support gifted students?
EXAMPLES: Be flexible with the curriculum; Provide enrichment activities; Teach interactively; Provide opportunities for gifted children to interact with other gifted children; Set individual goals; Try to find the interests and unique strengths in each child
What is the loss of speech and language abilities after brain damage often resulting frmo stroke or head injury?
Aphasia
What are the 3 categories of temperament?
Easy
Difficult
Slow to warm up
Name one of the three things needed to make transitions successful
EXAMPLES: Information; Supportive relationships; Alignment
A child with autism spectrum disorder has tantrums when changing activities in the classroom. What could you as a teacher do to make accommodations for this student in your classroom?
Create a visual schedule in the classroom, warnings of changes between activities
How much money is currently being invested in gifted education by the US federal government?
$0
What is the speech disorder caused by brain damage and weak muscles, making it harder to produce speech?
Dysarthia
What are Erikson’s stages of development?
Sense of Trust vs. Mistrust
Sense of Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Sense of Initiative Vs. Guilt
True or false: Experiencing transitions enables children to adjust to changes and new things
True