reading check 4

Question 1

Two primary ways to gain information about a child’s play preferences, skills, and abilities are asking questions of the child / caregiver(s) and observing the child in play. T/F

Answer 1

true

Question 2

When selecting a toy or a game for a child, it is important to consider __________________.
a. the expected play context
b. the features of the toy or game
c. the child’s ability, needs and preferences
d. all of these

Answer 2

all of these

Question 3

Children with disabilities tend to have _____________________________ in relation to their play.

Answer 3

less access and opportunity, and greater adult intrusion

Question 4

A child with a____________ disability is most likely to have difficulties with memory, problem solving, judgment, and may need frequent repetition.

Answer 4

mental or intellectual

Question 5

Common barriers to play for those with disabilities include __________________________.
a. lack of political commitment to play
b. social and family attitudes towards play
c. lack of physical access and poor funding
d. all of these

Answer 5

all of these

Question 6

Play is important for all children, but for children with disabilities it is especially important to foster _____________

Answer 6

social inclusion

Question 7

stabilising, extending, building up, highlighting, attaching, confining and/or simplifying are ___________________.

Answer 7

ways to adapt toys for those with disabilities when universal design is not enough

Question 8

Children with autism typically have no difficulties with play skills because their motor skills are intact. T/F

Answer 8

false

Question 9

According to the United Nations, children have a right to play. T/F

Answer 9

true

Question 10

One important method for assisting children with disabilities to be able to play is __________________
a. appropriate toy selection
b. assistive technology
c. universal design
d. all of these

Answer 10

all of these