In Pediatric Practice, a Top-Down Approach to Assessment Is Preferred

question 18

Multiple Choice

In pediatric practice, a top-down approach to assessment is preferred because

• A) weaknesses are identified first, and it is child-centered.
• B) desired outcomes are identified first, and it is family-centered.
• C) it is the most common model used in physical therapy practice.
• D) it is a deficit-driven model.

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Mutations

Changes in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome, which can lead to variations in physical traits or an increase in susceptibility to certain diseases.

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