EEX2000 Exam 2 Questions and Answers
Disadvantages of having a sibling with ID or autism. - Answer-o Infringements on time (biggest)
o Less socialization
o Limited spontaneity, need for rigidity
o Children see parents under additional stress
o Financial demands
o Required to help with caregiv...
EEX2000 Exam 2 Questions and
Answers
Disadvantages of having a sibling with ID or autism. - Answer-o Infringements on time
(biggest)
o Less socialization
o Limited spontaneity, need for rigidity
o Children see parents under additional stress
o Financial demands
o Required to help with caregiving
o Perceptions of peers, acceptance from peers
o Dealing with behavior issues
Advantages of having a sibling with ID or autism - Answer-o Learn tolerance
acceptance and patience
o Develop compassion and empathy
o More mature, strong character
o Willingness to help others
o Appreciate own life, health, etc.
What are the roles of parents? - Answer-Physical care & its safety, and emotional care
& its safety.
Do parents of children with disabilities report higher levels of stress? T or F - Answer-
True
What do some parents of children with disabilities request in terms of care? - Answer-
Respite care: Organizations that offer to take care of the disabled persons while the
parents "take a break."
What difficulties do parents with ID experience? - Answer-o They have difficulty learning
about childcare.
o They appear to be abusive or neglectful (even when they're not)
• They cannot or do not pick up on cues that tell them the child is in need of something
What are some difficulties faced by parents with ID? - Answer-• Poor communication
skills
• Children more likely to have ID
• Being "outgrown" by their children (without ID)
• Ability to discern motives of others
• Lack of support network
• Parents with ID are more successful when they have parenting support.
, Medical Issues of ID. - Answer-• Some conditions related to ID also result in medical
problems.
• People with ID are at greater risk for developing health problems.
• People with Down Syndrome often develop medical problems as their lives progress.
Common health problems associated with DS? - Answer-o Hypotonia
o Vision problems
o Hearing loss
o Head defects
o Gastrointestinal defects
o Thyroid problems
People with DS are less likely to have? - Answer-o Hypertension
o Arthritis
People with DS have lower incidences of epilepsy. T of F - Answer-False, People with
DS have HIGHER incidences of epilepsy.
People with DS are more likely to have? - Answer-o Poor dental care and condition
o Poor oral hygiene
Regarding health care, what is a common difficulty of Parents of children with
disabilities? - Answer-Finding appropriate health care and HC providers.
What particular groups experience the most issues? - Answer-Families of children with
DS, autism, and health impairments.
Regarding accessing specialized HC, what are some common problems? - Answer-o
Getting referrals (when covered by insurance) and appointments
o Finding providers with expertise at the area of need
o Coordination of service
o Accessing care
What is the life expectancy for people with ID? Has it increased or decreased? -
Answer-It has increased. In the 20's/30's it was about 20 years. By 1980 it was 60
years.
After what age does the mortality rate for adults with ID increase to about normal? -
Answer-30-34
How many disabled people over the age of 60 are in the US? What is the expectation of
this number? - Answer-About 525K which is expected to double by 2030.
Adults with ID have more medical issues than their age peers. T or F - Answer-True
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Perfectscorer. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.69. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
