An injury to the motor portion of the brain, ocurring before, during or after birth is
a) Seizure Disorder
b) Cerebral Palsy
c) Autism Spectrum Disorder
d) Down Syndrome
e) Extra Motorific Syndrome
b) Cerebral Palsy
A valued volunteer at Keen could have which of the following labels?
a) Cerebral Palsy
b) Down Syndrome
c) Neurotypical Syndrome
d) Autism Spectrum Disorder
e) All of the above
e) All of the above
A chromosonal condition in which extra genetic material causes delays in the way a child develops, both mentally and physically is
a) Cerebral palsy
b) Down Syndrome
c) Autism Spectrum Disorder
d) Neurotypical
d) Super Gene Fever
b) Down Syndrome
A developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges is a) Cerebral Palsy
b) Neurotypical Syndrome
c) Down Syndrome
d) Autism Spectrum Disorder
e) Social Communicative Cancer
d) Autism Spectrum Disorder
A condition which causes short changes in brain activity
a) Cerebral Palsy
b) Cerebral Activity Condition
c) Seizure Disorder
d) Down Syndrome
e) Autism Spectrum Disorder
c) Seizure Disorder
True or False
Cerebral palsy I s a progressive disorder. An individual diagnosed with cp will eventually lose their ability to walk, talk, use their hands and see.
False
True or False
Individuals with cp at Keen are not all the same. Some are mildy affected, some more severely. Some are able to walk and run easily. Some use equipment like braces, etc. to move. Some talk a lot and some are non vocal. Some may be gifted, some may be of average intelligence and some may have mild to severe intellectual disabilities
True
If you cannot understand what an athlete with Cerebral Palsy said, (due to difficulties with speech), you should:
a) Ask him/her to repeat it, as many times as necessary
b) Ask him/her to repeat it once, so that you and he are not embarrassed
c) Make your best guess at what he/she means
d) Make a joke about it
a) Ask him/her to repeat it as many times as necessary
Some people with cerebral palsy may also experience challenges with
a) intellectual disability, vision loss, seizure disorder, speech or communication disorders, scoliosis and hearing impairment
b) allergies to peanuts, latex, milk, pollen and schoolwork, especially math
d) cancer, high blood pressure, fear of heights and lack of sensation in limbs
a) intellectual disability, vision loss, seizure disorder, speech or communication disorders, scoliosis, hearing impairment
The four main types of cerebral palsy are
a) type 1,type 2 type 3 and type 4
b) spastic, athetoid, ataxic, mixed
c) Kellogs, General Mills Post and Quaker
b) spastic, athetoid, ataxic and mixed
True or False
Individuals with Down Syndrome typically have a "down" personality, often appearing sad or depressed
False
True or False
A few of the common physical traits of Down syndrome are: low muscle tone, small stature, an upward slant to the eyes and a single, deep crease across the center of the palm
True
Keen participants with Down Syndrome
a) have some degree of intellectual disability, from mild to severe
b) are always intellectually gifted
c) all have a great sense of humor and love of sports
a) have some degree of intellectual disability, from mild to severe
A particular concern during activities for indiividuals with Down Syndrome is
a) To avoid any activities that include the need for verbal communication
b)To avoid any outside activites due to exposure to the sunlight
c) To avoid gymnastics or contact sports with possible injury to the neck unless cleared by a physician
c) To avoid gymnastics or contact sports with possible injury to the neck unless cleared by a physician
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Autism spectrum disorder now includes several conditions that used to be diagnosed separately:
a) Absence of the spectral nerve, automotive motor condition, disorders of the skeletal system
b) Autistic disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified, and Asperger Syndrome
c) Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and Neurotypical Syndrome
b) Autistic disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specifies and Asperger Syndrome
Which are not characteristics that are shared by some individuals on the autism spectrum?
a) Avoids eye contact, only interacts to achieve a desired goal, has delayed speech and language skills (difficulty with both verbal and non-verbal communication)
b) Has trouble understanding other people's feelings, avoids eye contact, does not understand personal space boundaries, avoids or resists physical contact
c) Has difficulty walking, reading, writing, seeing colors
d) May have obsessive interests flap their hands, rock their body or spin in circles, is not comforted by others during distress
c) Has difficulty walking, reading, writing, seeing colors
True or False
People with autism often thrive on routine. A change in the normal pattern of the day can be very upsetting and cause a "meltdown."
True
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Which characteristics of some individuals on the autism spectrum are important to consider for safety at Keen programs
a) Individuals could be fearful of harmless objects or events, or they might not be afraid of dangerous things.
b) Individuals may demonstrate impulsivity
c) Individuals may have unusual eating habits - they might limit their diet to only a few foods, or might eat nonfood items like dirt or rocks.
d) Individuals may have a tendency to wander or "elope"
e) All of the above
e) All of the above