Teaching for parents of children with pervasive developmental ...

[nautica902]

Teaching for parents of children with pervasive developmental disorder should include which of the following?
 
  A) Maintain a structure in the child's daily activities to minimize disruption.
  B) Play the television or radio constantly to stimulate the child's curiosity.
  C) Speak in descriptive sentences to enhance the child's language development.
  D) Use physical touch as much as possible to hold the child's attention.

Question 2

An 11-year-old child talks to the school nurse about a single episode of disruptive behavior in class. The child states, I had a stomachache and felt like vomiting. I couldn't help it. I was just so mad at my dad.
 
   The most appropriate response by the nurse would be: A) I can see that you're angry. Let's look at better ways to express it.
  B) I can understand your anger, but you can't disrupt the classroom.
  C) If you can get rid of your anger, perhaps your stomachache will go away.
  D) Perhaps it would be helpful if you let your dad know you're angry.

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Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback: Children with pervasive developmental disorder respond most favorably to a structured daily routine that does not change unnecessarily. Pervasive developmental disorders are characterized by severe impairment of reciprocal social interaction skills, communication deviance, and restricted stereotyped behavioral patterns. Answers B, C and D are not appropriate teaching points for the parents of children with pervasive developmental disorders.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback: A child at this age may have difficulty expressing negative or intense emotions verbally; the nurse's response helps teach the child appropriate expressions of anger.

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