It Is Difficult to Estimate the Prevalence of Communication Disorders

question 34

Multiple Choice

It is difficult to estimate the prevalence of communication disorders primarily because

• A)there is so much overlap with other categories of disability.
• B)schools do not maintain accurate records in this area.
• C)many parents are reluctant to allow their children to receive speech and language services.
• D)definitions of communication disorders vary so much from state to state.

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Definitions:

Schema

A mental structure or idea that assists in arranging and understanding information from our surroundings.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Self-fulfilling Prophecies

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Classroom Performance

The evaluation of a student's academic work in a classroom setting, often encompassing both participation and achievement in coursework.