Individualized Family Support Programme (IFSP) (Special Education) MCQs
1. What does IFSP stand for in special education?
A. Individualized Family Support Plan
B. Individualized Family Service Plan
C. Integrated Family Support Program
D. Individualized Family Service Program
Answer: B. Individualized Family Service Plan
2. Who is involved in the development of an IFSP?
A. Only the child with disabilities
B. Only the parents or guardians
C. A team of professionals and the child’s family
D. Only the special education teacher
Answer: C. A team of professionals and the child’s family
3. What is the purpose of an IFSP?
A. To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
B. To provide support and services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families
C. To exclude children with disabilities from educational services
D. To limit access to educational resources for children with disabilities
Answer: B. To provide support and services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families
4. At what age range does an IFSP typically cover?
A. Birth to 3 years old
B. 3 to 5 years old
C. 5 to 10 years old
D. 10 to 18 years old
Answer: A. Birth to 3 years old
5. Which of the following is included in an IFSP?
A. Description of the child’s disability
B. Goals for the child’s development
C. Services and supports to be provided to the child and family
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
6. Who is responsible for implementing the services outlined in an IFSP?
A. Only the child’s parents or guardians
B. Only the special education teacher
C. A team of professionals and the child’s family
D. The child with disabilities
Answer: C. A team of professionals and the child’s family
7. How often is an IFSP typically reviewed and updated?
A. Every month
B. Every 6 months
C. Annually
D. Every 3 years
Answer: C. Annually
8. What is the role of the family in the IFSP process?
A. To exclude children with disabilities from educational services
B. To limit access to educational resources for children with disabilities
C. To actively participate in the development and implementation of the IFSP
D. To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
Answer: C. To actively participate in the development and implementation of the IFSP
9. Which of the following professionals may be part of the IFSP team?
A. Speech therapist
B. Occupational therapist
C. Early intervention specialist
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
10. What is the purpose of setting goals in an IFSP?
A. To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
B. To limit access to educational resources for children with disabilities
C. To establish clear objectives for the child’s development and progress
D. To exclude children with disabilities from educational services
Answer: C. To establish clear objectives for the child’s development and progress
11. How does an IFSP differ from an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
A. An IFSP is for infants and toddlers, while an IEP is for school-aged children
B. An IFSP focuses on the family’s needs, while an IEP focuses solely on the child’s educational goals
C. An IFSP is developed by a team of professionals and the child’s family, while an IEP is developed by the school
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
12. What is the primary focus of an IFSP?
A. Providing academic instruction
B. Providing medical treatment
C. Supporting the overall development of infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families
D. Diagnosing specific learning difficulties or disabilities
Answer: C. Supporting the overall development of infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families
13. Who coordinates the implementation of an IFSP?
A. Only the child’s parents or guardians
B. Only the special education teacher
C. A team of professionals and the child’s family
D. The child with disabilities
Answer: C. A team of professionals and the child’s family
14. What is the purpose of the initial assessment in the IFSP process?
A. To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
B. To establish eligibility for special education services
C. To identify the child’s strengths and needs
D. To exclude children with disabilities from educational services
Answer: C. To identify the child’s strengths and needs
15. How does an IFSP support family involvement in the child’s development?
A. By limiting access to educational resources for children with disabilities
B. By providing opportunities for families to participate in decision-making and goal-setting
C. By diagnosing specific learning difficulties or disabilities
D. By excluding children with disabilities from educational services
Answer: B. By providing opportunities for families to participate in decision-making and goal-setting
16. What is the role of the early intervention provider in the IFSP process?
A. To exclude children with disabilities from educational services
B. To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
C. To provide support and services to the child and family as outlined in the IFSP
D. To limit access to educational resources for children with disabilities
Answer: C. To provide support and services to the child and family as outlined in the IFSP
17. What is the purpose of the annual review of the IFSP?
A. To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
B. To establish eligibility for special education services
C. To assess the child’s progress and update the IFSP goals and services as needed
D. To exclude children with disabilities from educational services
Answer: C. To assess the child’s progress and update the IFSP goals and services as needed
18. How does an IFSP promote family-centered care?
A. By excluding children with disabilities from educational services
B. By providing opportunities for families to be actively involved in decision-making and planning
C. By diagnosing specific learning difficulties or disabilities
D. By limiting access to educational resources for children with disabilities
Answer: B. By providing opportunities for families to be actively involved in decision-making and planning
19. What is the significance of the team approach in developing an IFSP?
A. To exclude children with disabilities from educational services
B. To provide comprehensive support and services tailored to the child and family’s needs
C. To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
D. To limit access to educational resources for children with disabilities
Answer: B. To provide comprehensive support and services tailored to the child and family’s needs