Praxis II Special Ed

Category - Learners

First grader Duncan frequently touches his friends. He has difficulty staying in his seat and loves rough and tumble activities. His mother reports that he seems to have no fear and often doesn’t notice when he cuts or scrapes himself. Duncan’s symptoms are likely the result of which of the following?
  1. Typical boy behavior
  2. Sensory integration disorder
  3. ADHD
  4. Autism
Explanation
Answer: B-Children with sensory processing issues seem to fall on one end of the spectrum or the other. Either they avoid sensory stimuli or they actively seek it out. Duncan is a child who actively seeks stimuli.
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