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What are the main categories of handicaps discussed?
What are the main categories of handicaps discussed?
Which of the following conditions is an example of a motor handicap?
Which of the following conditions is an example of a motor handicap?
What is a significant aim of therapy for children who are physically or mentally handicapped?
What is a significant aim of therapy for children who are physically or mentally handicapped?
Which of the following describes a sensory defect?
Which of the following describes a sensory defect?
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What percentage of handicapped children is likely to have more than one handicap?
What percentage of handicapped children is likely to have more than one handicap?
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Which of the following is mentioned as a requirement for doctors who treat handicapped children?
Which of the following is mentioned as a requirement for doctors who treat handicapped children?
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Which condition might be categorized as having emotional problems but being physically and mentally normal?
Which condition might be categorized as having emotional problems but being physically and mentally normal?
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What type of handicap might result from a chronic disorder?
What type of handicap might result from a chronic disorder?
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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the communication between healthcare providers for handicapped children?
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the communication between healthcare providers for handicapped children?
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What might be an associated issue if a child is being treated only for cataracts?
What might be an associated issue if a child is being treated only for cataracts?
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Definition of Handicapped Child
- Defined as a child suffering from a continuing disability affecting body, intellect, or personality, leading to potential interference with growth, development, or learning capacity.
Shared Aspects Among Handicapped Children and Parents
- Despite diverse challenges, common experiences and concerns exist among handicapped children and their families, necessitating a holistic perspective on their issues.
Categories of Handicaps
- Handicaps primarily fall into three categories: physical, mental, and emotional.
- Physical handicaps can be further divided into:
- Motor handicaps, commonly seen in conditions like cerebral palsy and spinal palsy, often linked to spina bifida.
- Sensory handicaps, primarily involving vision and hearing.
Common Physical Handicaps
- Motor defects may arise from:
- Congenital dislocation of the hip.
- Limb deformities, including those associated with thalidomide exposure during pregnancy.
- Rare conditions such as arthrogryposis multiplex.
Mental and Emotional Handicaps
- Mental handicap refers to intellectual disabilities, including mental retardation and autism (not always associated with retardation).
- Emotional handicaps occur in physically and mentally normal children who may still face secondary emotional issues, emphasizing the importance of therapeutic intervention to prevent such problems.
Role of Early Diagnosis and Treatment
- Chronic conditions like epilepsy can lead to handicaps, but modern treatments can mitigate this risk.
- Early diagnosis is critical; coordinated care among general practitioners, pediatricians, and public health doctors is essential to address the comprehensive needs of handicapped children.
- Awareness of potential associated defects is vital, as many children (about 30%) may experience multiple handicaps.
Prevention of Handicaps
- Some disorders may be preventable through early intervention, such as:
- Treating a squint to prevent blindness.
- Dietary management for conditions like phenylketonuria or galactosemia to avoid mental retardation.
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