Development, learning, and daily living

Question 1

What are the implications of difficulty in spatial relationships and perceptual motor skills?

Answer 1

difficulty with understanding of information presented visually and involve hand eye coordination - like constructing congruent geometric shapes on graph paper

Question 2

What are the effects of medication for ADHD?

Answer 2

Stimulant medications are designed to increase levels of dopamine in an individual’s brain. Dopamine is a chemical in the brain associated with pleasure, movement and attention. Students prescribed stimulant medication would be more attentive in school.

Question 3

What type of things would be difficult for someone with short term memory deficits?

Answer 3

Retaining new information, multi-step oral directions, gaps in basic skills, remember what was just read, reading comprehension, problem solving, and higher order thinking skills

Question 4

What type of medication would someone with a seizure disorder use?

Answer 4

Anticonvulsant medication – that can cause drowsiness and dizziness

Question 5

A student who has spina bifida and wears orthoses must be monitored for?

Answer 5

Pressure sores, because braces used to maintain position of joints, apply pressure to assist in stability.

Question 6

What are some things to be aware of for students with type 1 diabetes?

Answer 6

increased thirst and urination (hyperglycemia)