Which Intervention Will Encourage a Sense of Autonomy in a Toddler

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which intervention will encourage a sense of autonomy in a toddler with disabilities?

• A) Avoiding separation from family during hospitalization
• B) Encouraging age appropriate independence in as many areas as possible
• C) Exposing child to pleasurable experiences as much as possible
• D) Helping parents learn special care needs of their child

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Definitions:

Attachment Patterns

Behavioral and emotional bonds developed in early childhood that influence individual's responses in relationships throughout their life.

Nonorganic Failure To Thrive

Slowed or arrested physical growth with no known medical cause, accompanied by poor developmental and emotional functioning.

Neglect

The failure to provide for a dependent's basic needs, including physical, emotional, and educational necessities.

Nonorganic Failure To Thrive

A condition observed in infants and young children who do not gain weight or grow as expected, without any underlying organic disease.