Deck 15: Family and Disablement Issues Throughout Childhood

Question 1

Pervasive and chronic differences in development such as intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, and autism fall into the category of:

A) Developmental disability
B) Asynchronous development
C) Developmental delay
D) Normalized conditions

Answer 1

A

Question 2

In choosing leisure and play activities, children and youths with disabilities express a desire to participate actively in:

A) Digital and computer-based activities that do not require good motor control or cardiovascular endurance
B) Special after-school programs aimed at helping them keep up academically
C) Therapy programs such as hippotherapy and aquatic therapy
D) The same types of activities as their counterparts without disabilities

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The onset of the symptoms of autism spectrum disorders typically manifest in:

A) Childhood when the child is attending school and unable to conform to the learning and behavioral demands of the classroom
B) The first year of life when the infant demonstrates significant delays in the development of motor skills
C) The preschool years, but deficits may not become fully obvious until social communication demands exceed the child's limited capacities
D) Adolescence when relationships become nuanced and complex as the young person has to function in multiple occupational roles

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Developmental screening tests, such as those pediatricians use, are designed to:

A) Diagnose common conditions like ADHD and autism
B) Compare the performance of children to their same-aged peers
C) Be sensitive to small deviations from average
D) Determine if parents understand their child's developmental progress

Question 5

The recommended strategies for supporting siblings of children with special needs is to:

A) Protect siblings by not talking to them about their sibling's disorder
B) Minimize interruptions to the siblings' routine
C) Help them understand what their sibling's disability is and what to expect in the future
D) Help them recognize the weaknesses of their sibling, and to limit their expectations due to their sibling's disability

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true?

A) Learning disability is a condition that is limited to academic learning problems and is seldom associated with other issues such as impairments in coordination or self-regulation.
B) The single biggest child characteristic that is associated with limits in family participation in everyday occupations is motor function/motor coordination.
C) Any condition that keeps children from experiencing the challenges and social exchanges that characterize childhood and adolescence can have a lasting impact on self-image and educational success.
D) Children diagnosed with developmental delay do not have the potential to catch up.

Question 7

The most common types of trauma seen in children are burns, traumatic brain injuries, and limb amputations.

Question 8

White coat syndrome, a fear of doctors and others (wearing white coats) in health care settings, is a form of:

A) Childhood depression
B) Parental stress response
C) Rebellion against authority
D) Anxiety behavior

Question 9

Intellectual disability (ID) is the current terminology suggested to replace the term:

A) Learning disability
B) Mental retardation
C) Depression
D) Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Question 10

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

A) A child's family is an important influence on the child's development, and a strong predictor of emotional well-being.
B) All parents of children with chronic conditions live in a state of chronic stress.
C) Having a child with any type of chronic health or developmental condition places additional demands on families.
D) The greatest challenges are reported by parents of children with severe disabilities.