Which Statement About Early Intervention Programs Is Correct

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement about early intervention programs is correct?

• A) They are built on the assumption that an interdisciplinary approach best serves the needs of a young child with a disability.
• B) They tend to be center-based for younger and more fragile children.
• C) They tend to be home-based for older and stronger children.
• D) They are designed to provide services to children who have biological risks but not environmental risks.

Identify feelings of guilt and responsibility in children related to disability or illness.

Understand the role of parental guilt, support systems, and reactions in managing a child's chronic illness or disability.

Describe best practices in the provision and integration of services for children with special needs.

Comprehend the stages of parental and family adjustment to a child's chronic illness or disability.

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Definitions:

Genetic Influences

Factors determined by one's genes that affect physical traits, behaviors, and health outcomes.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that calculates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables on a scatter plot.

Polygenic Inheritance

A mode of inheritance in which traits are influenced by several genes, contributing to the phenotype in a cumulative or quantitative manner.

The Bell Curve

A book that argues intelligence is a significant predictor of personal outcomes, and discusses differences in intelligence among races, eliciting widespread controversy.