DFO Set Ten

Question 1

People with Down syndrome have specific physical features. Name four of these

Answer 1

Thick neck
Almond eyes
Flat features/profile
Short fingers
Weak tongue/tongue that sticks out of the mouth

Question 2

The life expectancy once diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy is 2-5 years.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Intellectual Disability according to Aitchison and Dirette (2012) is considered a lifelong condition.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

According to Eriksons Psychosocial stages the 3rd year though to 5 years is the Trust Vs Mistrust phase.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

According to MOHO the volitional subsystem includes, personal causation, roles and interests.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Briefly Define Developmental Disorder.

Answer 6

One of several disorders that interrupt normal development in childhood. They may affect a single area of development (specific developmental disorders) or several areas (pervasive developmental disorders)

Question 7

The term intrapartum means occurring during labor or delivery.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Name three intrapartum events that could lead to a developmental disorder

Answer 8

Infection
Maternal hypotension
Asphyxia
Prolapsed umbilical cord

Question 9

Identify and explain two sensory issues may interfere with Mark’s ability to join in with his peers in the game of table tennis.

Answer 9

Oversensitive to sounds such as other children talking, or sound of the ball bouncing
Under-sensitivity to sensation of bat being held, may lead to poor coordination

Question 10

Identify and briefly describe the health condition of cerebral palsy.

Answer 10

Group of disorders involving the brain and nervous system functions, e.g. movement, learning, hearing, seeing, or thinking. There are several different types of cerebral palsy, including ataxic, dyskinetic, spastic, or mixed

Question 11

Briefly describe the aetiology of Down Syndrome

Answer 11

A chromosomal condition caused by the presence of part or all of a 3rd copy of the chromosome 21

Question 12

What are two risk factors for having a child with Down Syndrome?

Answer 12

Advanced maternal age

Already having had a child with Down Syndrome

Question 13

List two risk factors for developing Intellectual Disability

Answer 13

Maternal alcohol use

Premature birth

Question 14

What from our physical and social environment are four basic needs to ensure a safe and nurturing environment?

Answer 14

Socialisation/relationship formation, stimulation, shelter, functional, nutrition, safety

Question 15

What is a potential coexisting condition for Down Syndrome?

Answer 15

Heart defects, e.g. Congenital Heart Disease

Question 16

Identify and explain three ways challenges in comprehension is seen in children with autism.

Answer 16

Difficulty understanding nonverbal cues
Difficulty responding to questions or comments
Echoing back speaker’s words rather than showing comprehension

Question 17

Briefly describe the pathology of ASD

Answer 17

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) represent complex neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by impairments in reciprocal social interactions, abnormal development and use of language, and monotonously repetitive behaviours.