Series 5-6: Behaviour Disorders

The “Behaviour Disorders” section of the Alberta School Bus Knowledge Test educates drivers on how to effectively manage students with behavioral disorders.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 5-6: Behaviour Disorders

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A typical behaviour of a child with ADD/ADHD is:

Avoiding any movement or talking

Fidgeting and not being able to sit still

Sitting perfectly still for long periods

Speaking only when called upon once

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Passengers with milder cases of Tourette syndrome may appear:

Unable to speak

Completely motionless

Fidgety and restless

Very sleepy and unresponsive

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A key strategy when dealing with sexually aggressive passengers is to:

Isolate them from others

Speak to them over the intercom

Ignore their behaviour

Move them next to their victim

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Conduct Disorder (CD) is often considered:

A severe form or progression of ODD

Only a temporary phase without impact on others

Unrelated to safety concerns

A mild form of ADHD

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A helpful strategy for passengers with learning disabilities is to:

Allow a noisy and chaotic setting

Provide clear rules in a calm, non-distracting environment

Avoid setting any expectations

Change rules frequently

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Passengers with learning disabilities generally:

Have very low intelligence

Cannot understand clear instructions

Do not benefit from a calm environment

Have average or better intellectual ability

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A passenger with an emotional disturbance may show behaviours such as:

Absolute emotional stability

Complete lack of any feelings

Withdrawal and depression

Only improved academic performance

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Symptoms of Tourette syndrome usually first appear:

Only in late adulthood

Only during the teenage years

Only after a serious injury

In childhood

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A common characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome is:

Superior physical growth

No impact on social behaviour

Complete independence with no support needed

Slow development, often two or more years behind peers

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Behaviours such as fire setting and vandalism are associated most strongly with:

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Tourette Syndrome

Conduct Disorder

ADD/ADHD

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Children with ADD/ADHD often show:

Exceptional ability to ignore distractions

Shorter attention spans and easy distractibility

No difficulty with attention or focus

Only physical disabilities

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The term “emotional disturbance” is most frequently used by:

Teachers alone

Bus drivers only

Law enforcement officers

Psychiatrists and psychologists

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A helpful seating strategy for a child with fetal alcohol syndrome is to:

Place them in the busiest part of the bus

Seat them next to the loudest students

Move them frequently to new seats

Seat them where distractions are limited

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Violent passengers should be seated:

In the middle of the bus away from all others

On your right side near the front of the bus

Anywhere they choose

On your left side near the rear of the bus

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Tourette syndrome is primarily characterized by:

Complete lack of speech

Involuntary tics and vocalizations

Permanent paralysis

Only emotional withdrawal

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Removing a sexually aggressive passenger from the proximity of their victim:

Has no effect on their behaviour

Is not recommended

Can help alleviate the situation

Usually makes the behaviour worse

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When giving instructions to a child with fetal alcohol syndrome, the driver should:

Rely on other children to explain

Use vague general directions

Be precise and repeat instructions as needed

Give all instructions at once very quickly

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A recommended seating arrangement for a child with ADD/ADHD is to:

Place them in the center of the most active group

Move them throughout the ride

Seat them where distractions are limited

Allow them to stand rather than sit

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A common concern when a child has Conduct Disorder is:

Their tendency to be overly cooperative

Only their academic performance

Safety of others and their property

Only their personal hygiene

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The main reason for seating violent passengers on your right side at the front is to:

Keep them close to the exit

Monitor their behaviour easily in the mirror

Keep them away from the driver’s line of sight

Make them feel more important

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Compared to a child with ADHD, a child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is more likely to:

Have no conflicts with authority

Purposefully annoy others to ‘get a rise’

Be overly shy and withdrawn

Accidentally hurt others and feel bad afterward

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The appropriate attitude toward a passenger with tics from Tourette syndrome is to:

Accept the passenger “as is,” recognizing the tic is not deliberate

Punish them for disruptions

Publicly correct their behaviour

Assume they are seeking attention

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A key feature that distinguishes ODD from ADHD is that a child with ODD:

Does not have difficulty concentrating or sitting still

Shows only academic problems

Is always hyperactive

Never argues with adults

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In some cases of sexually aggressive behaviour on the bus, it may be necessary to:

Ask other passengers to discipline them

Offer them a different seat of their choice

Turn off the interior lights

Involve the police

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A common characteristic of learning disabilities is:

Below-average intellectual ability in all areas

Perfect academic performance with social issues only

Poor but uneven school performance

Only physical coordination problems

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When consoling a self-abuse passenger, the driver should be aware that the passenger may:

Bite or scratch without warning

Run to the back of the bus

Refuse to talk but remain calm

Only cry quietly

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When dealing with a passenger with emotional disturbance, the driver should:

Avoid mentioning consequences

Leave expectations vague

Punish them in front of the group

Clearly specify acceptable and unacceptable behaviours and consequences

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When a self-abuse passenger begins to harm themselves, the driver should first:

Ask other passengers to intervene

Continue driving and wait for it to stop

Pull the bus over in a safe location

Ignore the behaviour

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A common motor symptom of Tourette syndrome is:

Facial twitches

Total body paralysis

Inability to move the arms

Continuous laughing

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When stopping unacceptable behaviour in an emotionally disturbed passenger, the driver should:

Ignore the behaviour until it stops on its own

Humiliate the passenger publicly

Act in a firm, professional manner and avoid power struggles

Argue until the passenger gives in

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This section covers recognizing various disorders, such as oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorder, and emotional disturbances. Emphasis is placed on understanding triggers, employing proactive strategies, and using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and orderly bus environment. Drivers are encouraged to practice empathy, patience, and consistent communication, and to collaborate with parents and school staff. Mastery of this section ensures drivers can respond appropriately to challenging situations, supporting the well-being and safety of every student on board.