Praxis II Special Ed

Category - Learners

Third grader Jacob was born prematurely. He has low muscle tone and tires easily. He walks with a slight limp and has difficulty articulating words. Which of the following is a likely cause for Jacob’s challenges?
  1. Autism
  2. Cerebral palsy
  3. Tourette syndrome
  4. ADHD
Explanation
Answer: B-Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder caused by brain injury during fetal development or during or after birth. CP can cause low muscle tone or rigid muscles, slow language development, tremors, and poor fine and gross motor development.
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