Author Question: The parents of a child with physical and developmental special needs state, We wish our child could ... (Read 92 times)

brutforce · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The parents of a child with physical and developmental special needs state, We wish our child could get some kind of educational experience. How should the nurse respond?

A) This must be difficult for you. Let's talk with the social worker to see what programs are available for your child.
B) I am sure it must be difficult to know that your child will never be able to go to school like other children.
C) Since all children can attend school regardless of their special need, I suggest you talk with your local school about enrolling your child.
D) It would be very difficult for your child to attend school with all of their disabilities. It's unfortunate, but it is reality.

Question 2

The nurse is meeting with the parents of a 7-year-old boy with Down syndrome. The child's mother reports an interest in hippotherapy. The child's father reports that this seems to be a waste of money.

The parents then ask the nurse for additional information. What information may be included in the nurse's response? Select all answers that apply.

A) Hippotherapy has limited research demonstrating its actual effectiveness.
B) This type of therapy is most helpful for teens.
C) A variety of conditions including Down syndrome have used hippotherapy with success.
D) Self-esteem may be improved with hippotherapy.
E) The benefits of hippotherapy are both physical and psychological.

iceage · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Education is federally mandated. Contacting the social worker gives the parents the support they need to find and choose the appropriate school. Telling them to contact their local school is not supportive of the parent's needs.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C, D, E
Hippotherapy refers to the use of horseback riding for the handicapped, therapeutic horseback riding, or equine-facilitated psychotherapy. Individuals with almost any cognitive, physical, or emotional disability may benefit from therapeutic riding or other supervised interaction with horses. The unique movement of the horse under the child helps the child with physical disabilities to achieve increased flexibility, balance, and muscle strength. Children with mental or emotional disabilities may experience increased self-esteem, confidence, and patience as a result of the unique relationship with the horse.