John Is a 4-Year-Old Child with Global Developmental Delay

question 8

Multiple Choice

John is a 4-year-old child with global developmental delay. His gross motor skills are approximately at the 8-month-old level and he does not have expressive communication. He attends a special preschool program. John has three older siblings. His parents both work. The mother has primary responsibility for John's caregiving and expresses concerns about stress and fatigue. The family is anxious for John to learn to walk. Based on this scenario, which statement least reflects a family-centered philosophy for physical therapy intervention?

• A) Offer family options regarding social services including respite care.
• B) Prescribe a daily home exercise program to improve John's muscle strength for preparation for ambulation.
• C) Identify with the family their caregiving routines and provide consultation to assist family members and John.
• D) Discuss with the family play activities in supported standing that could provide opportunities for some sibling interactions.

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Definitions:

Constant Slope

Refers to a straight line on a graph that illustrates a steady and unchanging rate of change between two variables.

Price Elasticity

Price elasticity measures how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in its price, indicating how changes in price influence consumer purchasing behavior.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded by consumers.

Inelastic Demand

A situation where the demand for a good or service is relatively unresponsive to changes in price.