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Pse 100:Introduction To Exceptional Children Question Paper

Pse 100:Introduction To Exceptional Children

Course:Bachelor Of Special Needs Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2006

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2005/2006
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
PSE 100: INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
DATE: WEDNESDAY 25TH JANUARY, 2006 TIME: 4.30 A.M – 6.30 P.M
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL questions in SECTION ONE and any other TWO questions in SECTION TWO.
SECTION 1
1. Define the following terms
a. An exceptional child
b. Special Education (4 marks)
2. Write any two hereditary genetic disorders associated with lower developmental functioning and mental retardation. (2 marks)
3. State any two of the major groups of catergories of exceptional children. (2 marks)
4. Identify any two causes of visual impairment. (2 marks)
5. Identify speech and language characteristics of stammering child (3 marks)
6. Briefly explain the term “behavioural disorder” (3 marks)
7. Highlight differences between a speech disorder and a language disorder. (6 marks)
8. Write any four characteristics of children who are gifted and talented. (4 marks)
9. Identify any four specific learning deficits in children with learning disabilities. (4 marks)

SECTION TWO
10. Explain prenatal causes of any of the following disabilities:
a. Hearing impairment
b. Visual impairment
c. Mental retardation/intellectually challenged
d. Physical handicap

11. Explain any two dimensions that may be observed among children which are directly related to inter-individual differences. (20 marks)

12. Describe the impact of advanced technology on children with disabilities (20 marks)

13. Explain any five problems which may prevent a child with learning disabilities to read. (20 marks)

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