CDFS 418 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Total Communication, Asthma, Cerebral Palsy
9 Apr 2018
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Parents mourn the loss of the healthy child they imagined they would bear Loss and grief cycle (figard, 1992: pregnancy. Birth of a child with disabilities: ideational object loss. Cerebral palsy, epilepsy, spina bifida, arthritis, scoliosis. Greater visibility can cause greater insensitivity from society. Most children who are identified as deaf are prelingually (at birth) deaf. The average age for detection of congenital hearing loss in children is 15 to 16 months. Academic achievement suffers and social interaction is difficult. Most profoundly deaf children can still can learn an effective communication system. Total communication approach (oral and manual production) Many professionals view adhd as a biological issue, and support the use of medications to improve thinking, attention, and focus. Others support the use of behavior modification and social skills training. Rewarding self for acting in a desired way. Keeping a routine, organizing items and work, clear and consistent expectations, praise and reward.
