child and family communication (1)

Question 1

what are signs an infant is in distress

Answer 1

• Crying
• Facial quivering
• Arms and legs thrashing

Question 2

what are signs of content in an infant

Answer 2

• Cooing, leg kicking
• Arm waving

Question 3

how do 12 - 15 month olds speak?

Answer 3

2-4 words

Question 4

How do 15 to 18 month old speak?

Answer 4

10 words, can name objects

Question 5

How do 18 to 24 month olds speak?

Answer 5

Short sentences, three to four words each

Question 6

when does most language development occur in toddlers?

Answer 6

In the second half of the second year

Question 7

What is the best way to interact with a toddler?

Answer 7

Interact at eye level, simple language, play with them initially

Question 8

what is speech like at 24 to 36 months old?

Answer 8

90% of speech is comprehensible, if it’s not, recommend a speech consult

Question 9

How do school age children communicate

Answer 9

• able to use logic
• Begin to understand viewpoints of others, empathy
• Large vocab, know body parts

Question 10

how should you communicate with a school age child?

Answer 10

Explain procedures, be honest. Speak directly to them and allow choices

Question 11

How to interact with an adolescent patient

Answer 11

• build rapoort and trust
• can understand things
• Limited past experience
• treat with respect, be straightforward
• Encourage participation and provide choices

Question 12

how to communicate with a special needs child

Answer 12

• Signs and gestures
• Picture boards
• eye contact and touch
• be receptive to their body language and nonverbal cues