Characteristics Flashcards
Which disability is degenerative and often leads to death in adolescences or early adulthood?
Muscular Dystrophy - progressive wasting away of body muscles.
Compared with children without hearing loss, children born with hearing loss are more likely to experience significant delays in which developmental domains?
Language
Which fine motor skills do children typically develop last?
Turning one page of a book at a time
Compared with students with mild intellectual disabilities, students with learning disabilities are more likely to have:
One or more specific cognitive difficulties rather than global delays.
What is one cognitive characteristic that students with mild intellectual disability exhibits?
Difficulty applying newly learned skills to a different context
Which gross motor skills do children typically develop last?
Jumping forward, taking off and landing on both feet
What is a characteristic most often associated with an emotional impairment?
frequently complains of a stomachache
What characteristic is most often associated with Autism spectrum disorder?
impaired social and language skills, repetitive patterns of behavior or exclusive interests. Lack of imagination and typically does not engage in play.
What social/emotional abilities typically appear for the first time during adolescence?
Understanding that the perspective of others may be influenced by their background or circumstances.
Which symptom is most characteristic of an absence seizure?
Staring blankly for a brief time
Tell about the stage of infancy:
Infancy, typically the first year of life, is the first important stage of human development. Many physical milestones occur during this stage as an infant gains control over its body. However, infants must rely on others to meet most of their needs. They learn to trust other people as needs are met. They need to feel this security in order to properly develop both physically and emotionally.
Like your puppy, an infant needs to be loved and nurtured. As you met the needs of your puppy, he/she learned to trust and bond with you while he/she also developed physically.
Tell about the stage of adolescence:
The next stage of human development is childhood, during which children start to explore and develop a sense of independence. Eventually, children learn to make their own decisions and they discover that their actions have consequences. As they learn and grow, they develop a sense of self. Children need to be nurtured so that they develop self-confidence instead self-esteem issues. Achieving a healthy level of self-confidence helps children stay motivated to achieve. A child also needs guidance as they begin to test out new skills and gain confidence in their decision-making.
Do you remember when your puppy got big enough to start getting into things? You may have had to make sure to put your shoes up or your dog would chew them as he/she was learning what he/she should and shouldn’t do.
What is spina bifida?
Spina bifida is a condition that affects the spine and is usually apparent at birth. It is a type of neural tube defect (NTD).
Spina bifida can happen anywhere along the spine if the neural tube does not close all the way. When the neural tube doesn’t close all the way, the backbone that protects the spinal cord doesn’t form and close as it should. This often results in damage to the spinal cord and nerves.
Spina bifida might cause physical and intellectual disabilities that range from mild to severe.
What do gross motor skills include?
coordination, balance, locomotion, and spatial awareness
What are the characteristics of a student with cerebral palsy?
have learning disabilities, visual impairments, hearing problems, speech problems, drooling issues, and behavior problems
need braces, crutches, or a wheelchair to get around
need help moving around in class or reaching things
need assistive devices for writing and speaking
have difficulty sitting still and have uncontrolled movements
have difficulty with bladder and bowel control and may need to use a bathroom frequently
have seizures
need occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and speech therapy during the school day
