Praxis Special Education: Early Childhood/Early Intervention case studies
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The Praxis Special Education: Early Childhood/Early Intervention exam is a selected-response test used by many states as one part of licensure or certification for educators who work with young children with disabilities and their families, typically from birth through age eight. Candidates include aspiring early childhood special educators, early interventionists, and teachers in preschool, pre-K, and primary inclusive settings. Because states set their own requirements, always confirm with your state licensing agency whether this specific test is accepted and what else is required. The exam is organized around six domains: child development and learning; family-centered practice; assessment and eligibility; instructional planning and intervention; learning environment and social-emotional support; and professional practice and collaboration. The Praxis Special Education: Early Childhood/Early Intervention case studies are 5 cases and about 3,046 words.
1Bilingual Evaluation and the Pressure to Find Eligible
A 34-month-old child, Mateo, was referred for a speech-language evaluation. His family speaks Spanish at home; his parents understand some English but requested an interpreter for meetings.
651 words, about 3 min2Family Declines Physical Therapy at the IFSP Review
A 30-month-old girl, Amara, is receiving Part C early intervention for expressive language delays. She was born at 28 weeks and has a diagnosis of spastic diplegia.
613 words, about 3 min3Tantrums, Restraint, and the Quiet Room
A 4-year-old boy, Jonah, attends an inclusive preschool four mornings a week. He has an IEP for developmental delay and uses about 15 signs and gestures but few spoken words.
605 words, about 3 min4Prompt Dependency and a Goal That Looks Mastered
A 5-year-old boy, Eli, is in a self-contained early childhood special education classroom. His IEP goal is that he will request 'more' or 'help' using words or a picture card during 8 of 10 opportunities across three activities.
564 words, about 3 min5Unilateral Removal and a Paraeducator's Disclosure
You are the ECSE teacher in a blended preschool classroom. A 4-year-old girl, Nia, has an IEP with 1:1 paraprofessional support for safety and communication.
613 words, about 3 min