Exam Preview for 6978: Pediatric Bilingual-Learner Primer For Thera

Pediatric Bilingual-Learner Primer For Therapists

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1. Which statement best reflects typical bilingual development? Developmental patterns vary based on exposure, timing, and context. Limited verbal output always indicates language delay. Bilingual development follows a linear, predictable path. Therapy performance best reflects a child’s true ability.
2. A period of reduced verbal output in a sequential bilingual learner most often reflects: Oppositional behavior Expressive language disorder Typical language processing and adjustment Cognitive delay
3. When a bilingual child demonstrates a skill in one setting but not another, the clinician should first consider: Global developmental delay Contextual demands and exposure differences Motivation Sensory processing disorder
4. Research indicates bilingual children may be both over-identified and under-identified when: Dynamic assessment is used. Cultural context is considered. Exposure history is reviewed. Assessment relies solely on monolingual expectations.
5. Assessment of bilingual learners is most accurate when: Standardized testing is prioritized over caregiver report. Performance is compared only to monolingual norms. Multiple data sources and exposure history are considered. Testing is conducted only in the school language.