Praxis Style Questions -Chelsea,a Student with a Mild Hearing Loss,often Has Difficulty Following

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Multiple Choice

Praxis Style Questions
-Chelsea,a student with a mild hearing loss,often has difficulty following the teacher's directions in class,particularly when the teacher is doing work at the whiteboard.Which of the following suggestions would be a most appropriate first step for the teacher to try to improve Chelsea's behavior?

• A)Repeat all directions directly into Chelsea's ear.
• B)Do not give directions when facing the board.
• C)Provide an interpreter for Chelsea.
• D)Have another student write down all assignments for Chelsea.

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Definitions:

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A disorder of development that manifests through challenges in social interaction and communication, coupled with limited or repetitive thought and behavior patterns.

Intensive Behavioral Intervention

A comprehensive, individualized treatment strategy often used for children with autism, aimed at improving social, communicational, and learning skills through positive reinforcement.

Behavior Modification

Behavior modification is the use of empirical and methodical techniques to change behavior, typically using reinforcement or punishment.

Progressive Relaxation

A method of reducing stress and anxiety by tensing and then relaxing each muscle group in the body sequentially, promoting physical and mental relaxation.