Module 1- Foundational Information About Disabilities Flashcards
When was first home for mental defective children established? Where?
1919, Alberta
Where were children with mental disabilities sent to before 1918? Adults?
Mental hospital in Brandon, Manitoba
Ponoka, Alberta
When was the sexual sterilization act passed? What province?
1928, Alberta
Why was the training school established? Where? When?
Increase in children being born with developmental disabilities. Red deer in 1923
What was the training schools role initially? What did it change into?
Beginning their role was to care for the children and keep them clean and happy
Changed into training them to a point where they can be reintegrated
What does a persons first language refer to?
Refers to the practice if describing the person not the disability
What is inclusive language?
Language which includes and reflects diversity of our communities in a accurate and respectful way
What does addiction mean?
Refers to a dependence on something outside of oneself for support or assistance
What does disability mean?
Consequences of an impairment where the individuals ability to carry out functional activities is limited in some way
What does handicap mean?
Refers to the disadvantages experienced by individuals who have an impairments or disability as a result of the environment or functional demands of a specific situation
What does health condition mean?
Health issue or illness that may affect daily activities if prescribed treatment or medications are not monitored
What does impairment mean?
Abnormality of the body structure and/or systems function that may be a result of any number of cAuses
What does invisible disability mean?
There are some disabilities or handicaps that are not outwardly evident(hearing but reads lips)
When would someone be said to have a disability?
Only when additional modifications to environment or adaptions are needed for person to complete task due to health condition or impairment
When would someone be considered handicapped?
When options are reduced, disadvantaged in some way due to disability
What causes chromosomal disorders
Error in cell division, existence of extra one or part if a chromosome attached itself to another
What causes genetic disorders
Family history, passed down into future generations
What is dominant heritage
Both parents have the same disorder
What is recessive inheritance
Inherited gene from both parents that carry the gene but do not necessarily exhibit the condition
What are metabolic problems
Missing or defective enzymes, altered chemistry of cell and leads to unusual levels of certain chemicals
What are prenatal risk factors
They are infections, intoxicants, smoking and overall health of mother that might effect fetus
What factor effect the level if disability?
Age of onset
Supports/treatments available
Attitude of person and/or support network
Adoptive skills mastered
What is chronological age
Refers to individuals actual age according to birth date
What is mental age? Used for?
Approximate age of persons social-emotional and cognitive development. Use for individuals with disabilities
What is adaptive functioning
People that may have physical, cognitive or emotional challenges develop skills that allow for more independence then would be expected
What is leaned helplessness
Happens when they are treated like they are not capable and the task is always done for them. Loss the ability to learn and do tasks thus causing helplessness
vulnerability
Individuals with any type of disability are more vulnerable.
Advocacy
Providing a voice for those who may be vulnerable. Protecting their rights to live inclusive life in community. Various organizations do this
Plain language
Communication form that combines clarity and brevity. Takes into consideration any limited skills and cognitive abilities
