Bobby Is an 18-Month-Old Boy Whose Parents Report He Does

question 9

Multiple Choice

Bobby is an 18-month-old boy whose parents report he does not "play like the other children." Which early intervention approach most clearly addresses the parent's concerns?

• A) Improve Bobby's gross and fine motor skills for play by providing weekly one to one intervention at a specialized clinic.
• B) Talk with the parents about the importance of play and how to stimulate play in children.
• C) Provide weekly intervention sessions at home and on the playground with one other peer; provide parents with weekly games. Help Bobby develop skills to manipulate toys.
• D) Evaluate Bobby's hand skill development, cognitive development, and gross motor development. Provide age equivalent scores and ask parents to play with child more.

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