NYSTCE Students With Disabilities Practice Test

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Mr. Johnson is observed working with students on verbal tasks. What is his likely profession?

  1. A sign language interpreter

  2. An occupational therapist

  3. A speech and language therapist

  4. A physical therapist

The correct answer is: A speech and language therapist

Mr. Johnson's work with students on verbal tasks indicates that he is likely involved in the development of communication skills. A speech and language therapist specializes in assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, and communication disorders. This profession focuses specifically on helping individuals improve their verbal abilities, including articulation, fluency, language comprehension, and expressive language—areas that are critical for effective communication. In contrast, the other professions mentioned do not have a primary focus on verbal tasks. A sign language interpreter facilitates communication between hearing and deaf individuals but does not directly teach or improve verbal skills. An occupational therapist primarily works on life skills and may address functional communication as part of broader developmental support but is not specialized in verbal tasks alone. A physical therapist focuses on improving physical movement and coordination, thus does not engage with verbal communication in the context suggested by the question.