Question 1

Whereas many families with children with physical impairments do not have the level of support that they need, many others benefit from assistance from the child's grandparents. In what ways does grandparent assistance help these families?

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Question 2

Children with __________ ___________ have congenital birth defects, diseases such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy, or have been involved in accidents that have caused them to have impaired motor control.

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Question 3

Provide reasons given in Chapter 11 why younger and more disadvantaged parents unemployed or in bad health) who care for their children with disabilities report more satisfaction in that role than do older, more advantaged parents.

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Question 4

Explain why "person first" language is important when talking about someone with exceptionalities.

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Question 5

Parents of children with autism have a higher rate of divorce than other parents. Younger maternal age and the child born _______ in the life cycle both influence the higher likelihood of divorce for these parents.

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Question 6

What are the gender differences in parental responses to their daughters and sons with ADHD?

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Question 7

What are the advantages of mindfulness training for parents of children with conduct disorders?

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Question 8

In interviews with parents of children with chronic illnesses, the following four themes emerged: access to information and services, __________ barriers, school and community inclusion, and family support.

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Question 9

Why do you think that Melissa qualifies as an "expert" in how to parent a child with a physical impairment? What insights are Melissa able to offer parents that others cannot.

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Question 10

Describe parental attitudes and behaviors that prevent a child's exceptionality from becoming handicapping.

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Question 11

Explain how you would address the necessity of promoting the self-esteem of children with learning disabilities or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder when talking to the parents of those children.

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Question 12

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA), is based on six basic guidelines. What are those guidelines?

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Question 13

Even though some parents might not realize it, every time they stand up for their children's rights or speak up for their needs in an IEP meeting, they model an essential ___________skill.

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Question 14

What is the role of parents of children with disabilities in IEP meetings and what are some of the challenges they face in participating in those meetings?

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Question 15

Please describe what you would say to a group of parents who have children with either learning disabilities or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder about the common needs of their children with either of those exceptionalities.

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Question 16

Parents of children with autism have a higher rate of divorce than other parents although some of these parents are more likely to divorce than others. Which factors contribute to higher rates of divorce for these families.

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