Mark, a 9-Year-Old with Down Syndrome, Is Mainstreamed into a Regular

question 20

Multiple Choice

Mark, a 9-year-old with Down syndrome, is mainstreamed into a regular third grade for part of the school day. His mother asks the school nurse about programs, such as Cub Scouts, that he might join. The nurse's recommendation should be based on which of the following?

• A)Programs like Cub Scouts are inappropriate for children who are mentally retarded.
• B)Children with Down syndrome have the same need for socialization as other children.
• C)Children with Down syndrome socialize better with children who have similar disabilities.
• D)Parents of children with Down syndrome encourage programs, such as scouting, because they deny that their children have disabilities.

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Definitions:

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by severe social anxiety, thought disorder, paranoid ideation, derealization, transient psychosis, and often unconventional beliefs.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of disregard for, or violation of, the rights of others.

Depressed Mood

A persistent feeling of sadness, hopelessness, or a lack of interest or pleasure in activities, characteristic of depression.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mood disorder featuring major depressive episodes (episodes of depressed mood or loss of pleasure in life that lasts at least 2 weeks).