Impact of Children Disability & Family Resilience Flashcards
What allows families to get through a difficult situation and grow from it?
Resilience
What is resilience divided into?
Beliefs
Organisation
Communication
What is the effect of a disability on the siblings?
Parents may not spend time with them
Lack of focus from parents
They understand importance of social justice
Protective
What are some sources of support?
Social support from family and friends
Support groups for children with disabilities
Support from medical professionals
Community services
Counselling
What are the different types of disabilities?
Physical,
Sensory,
Mental,
Intellectual.
What are the management methods for disabilities?
Special education
Vocational training
Behavioural therapy
Physiotherapy
Occupational therapy
Pharmacotherapy,
Family support
What could cause disabilities?
Chromosomal Abnormalities
Genetic Abnormalities
Prenatal Factors
Premature Birth
Injury
Environmental Factors
At what IQ level is intelligence quotient detected?
70
Which categories of intellectually impaired kids know they are different?
Mildly & Moderately Intellectually Challenged Children
What are signs of mildly & moderately intellectually challenged kids?
Frustrated, socially withdrawn
Low-self esteem
Difficult to communicate & compete with peers
ADHD
What determines if an intellectual impairment is present?
Having impairments in all three domains;
Conceptual
Social
Practical
How to calculate intelligence?
(Mental Age / Chronological Age) x 100 = IQ
What are the categories of retardation and their IQs?
Profound: < 20
Severe: 20 to 40
Moderate: 35 to 55
Mild: 50 to 70
Borderline: 70 to 85
What can we do to support individuals with special needs?
Advocacy
Volunteer
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