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Down Syndrome - Preschoolers

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1.  Down syndrome involves a duplication or translation of which chromosome(s)?
  1. 25
  2. 21
  3. All 46
  4. 23
2.  As you are working with a child with Down syndrome he develops weakness of the lower extremities and signs of torticollis. You should consider the following:
  1. Atlanto-axial instability
  2. Dyspraxia
  3. Aspiration pneumonia
  4. Nothing
3.  What are common visual concerns children with Down syndrome might have that may impact their learning?
  1. Cataracts
  2. Crossed eyes
  3. May need bifocals
  4. All of the above
4.  What is the program under which students ages three and up may receive a free and appropriate public education?
  1. YPAP (Youth Proactive Advocacy Program)
  2. HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
  3. IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
  4. ACE (Act for Continued Education)
5.  Language skills are often affected when a person is born with Down syndrome. Which of the following is true?
  1. Receptive language skills are usually stronger than expressive language skills
  2. Expressive language skills are usually stronger than receptive language skills
  3. There is no expected difference in the child's language skills
  4. None of the above
6.  Your student seems to slouch while seated in the classroom chair during mealtime. This is dangerous for aspiration risk and can affect functional performance at the table-top. What is a practical solution?
  1. Ask him to eat with the nurse
  2. Use a different chair or alternative seating option
  3. Do nothing, the therapist consult will come through soon
  4. None of the above
7.  Which accommodations would not be suggested for a student with Down syndrome?
  1. Assignment of a peer buddy
  2. Concrete, visual charts and directions
  3. Use of idioms to teach social skills
  4. Consistency with behavior across the treatment team
8.  Teaching a student with Down syndrome is best done using which strategy?
  1. Auditory (listening/hearing)
  2. Large and complex body movement (gross motor)
  3. Using small movement of the body (fine motor)
  4. Visual (models, pictures)
9.  When teaching letter and number identification to your student, what might you consider?
  1. Possible visual impairments
  2. The student's motivation to learn
  3. Hearing trouble during instruction
  4. All of the above
10.  Learning to color and write can be tough for children with Down syndrome. Consider all but which of the following:
  1. Students with Down syndrome do not have to write
  2. The wrist may be missing bones
  3. The student may not prefer to write
  4. Student's hand may have low tone or seem flexible

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