Author Question: What should be the major consideration when selecting toys for a child with an intellectual or ... (Read 18 times)

NguyenJ · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

What should be the major consideration when selecting toys for a child with an intellectual or developmental disability?

a. Safety
b. Age appropriateness
c. Ability to provide exercise
d. Ability to teach useful skills

Question 2

Anticipatory guidance for the family of a preadolescent with a cognitive dysfunction should include information about

a. Institutional placement
b. Sexual development
c. Sterilization
d. Clothing

jxjsniuniu · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
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A Safety is the primary concern in selecting recreational and exercise activities for
all children. This is especially true for children who are intellectually disabled.
B Age appropriateness should be considered in the selection of toys, but safety is of
paramount importance.
C Ability to provide exercise should be considered in the selection of toys, but
safety is of paramount importance.
D Ability to teach useful skills should be considered in the selection of toys, but
safety is of paramount importance.

Answer to Question 2

B
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A Preadolescence does not require the child to be institutionalized.
B Preadolescents who have a cognitive dysfunction may have normal sexual
development without the emotional and cognitive abilities to deal with it. It is
important to assist the family and child through this developmental stage.
C Sterilization is not an appropriate intervention when a child has a cognitive
dysfunction.
D By the time a child reaches preadolescence, the family should have received
counseling on age-appropriate clothing.