Author Question: Which of the following describes the most important need of every school-aged child with a ... (Read 42 times)

Melani1276 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following describes the most important need of every school-aged child with a disability?

a. A teacher who understands the child's needs
b. An advocate within the school system
c. An assessment with comparison with developmental milestones
d. An individualized education plan (IEP)

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the current perspective on how communities should treat persons with disabilities (PWDs)?

a. Be supportive of PWDs and try to reduce environmental barriers
b. Maximize opportunities for PWDs to work and otherwise contribute to community life
c. PWDs have civil rights just as other citizens do.
d. Recognize that PWDs deserve our support both financially and otherwise

jackie · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A child should have all of the above items, an advocate in the school nurse, a teacher who understands, an assessment including comparison with developmental milestones, as all of these are components of an IEP with goals, cooperatively developed with the parents, to help the child succeed in school. The IEP describes the goals, as well as any special support needed to help achieve them. The IEP is the most comprehensive answer.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Contemporary disability policy minimizes disadvantages and maximizes opportunities for PWDs to live productively in their communities. Early American public policy viewed PWDs as deserving poor who required governmental protection and provision, with little capacity for self-support or independence.