Serving Needs of Children/Family & Abuse/Neglect

Question 1

what federal legislation is in place for those with disabilities

Answer 1

employment insurance
free/appropriate public education
right to health care
reduction in discrimination
access to society

Question 2

explain relationship between disability status and likelihood for abuse

Answer 2

increased

Question 3

tennessee law states that these people must report suspected abuse or neglect

Answer 3

doctors
mental health professionals
childcare providers
dentists
family members / friends

Question 4

relate demographics, income status and disability

Answer 4

children of low socioeconomic status have proportionally more children with delays and disabilities

black, hispanic and american indian being the most

Question 5

what populations can PTAs not treat

Answer 5

physiologically unstable or medically fragile children in the PICU, NICU, immediately post surgery