How to support someone with cerebral palsy
  • 1. What is cerebral palsy (CP)?
A) A contagious viral infection.
B) A group of disorders affecting movement and posture due to brain damage.
C) A progressive muscle-wasting disease.
D) A type of arthritis.
  • 2. What is the primary cause of cerebral palsy?
A) Genetic predisposition.
B) Poor diet during childhood.
C) Lack of exercise.
D) Brain damage before, during, or shortly after birth.
  • 3. Which of the following is a common characteristic of CP?
A) Difficulty with motor skills.
B) Perfect balance.
C) Increased intelligence.
D) Enhanced hearing.
  • 4. How should you communicate with someone who has CP and speech difficulties?
A) Finish their sentences for them.
B) Assume they cannot understand you.
C) Speak loudly and slowly.
D) Be patient and allow them time to respond.
  • 5. What kind of assistive devices might someone with CP use?
A) Hearing aids only.
B) Artificial limbs only.
C) Only eyeglasses.
D) Wheelchairs, walkers, or communication devices.
  • 6. When offering assistance, what is the most important thing to do?
A) Ignore their needs entirely.
B) Ask if they need help and how you can assist.
C) Immediately start helping without asking.
D) Assume they need help with everything.
  • 7. How can you promote independence for someone with CP?
A) Constantly remind them of their limitations.
B) Do everything for them to save time.
C) Restrict their activities to ensure safety.
D) Encourage them to do as much as they can for themselves.
  • 8. What is an important aspect of creating an accessible environment?
A) Using only stairs.
B) Keeping doorways narrow.
C) Having cluttered walkways.
D) Ensuring ramps and wide doorways are available.
  • 9. What is a crucial element when supporting someone with CP in social situations?
A) Talking about them as if they aren't there.
B) Ignoring them.
C) Treating them with respect and dignity.
D) Making fun of their disability.
  • 10. What should you do if you are unsure how to assist someone with CP?
A) Ask them directly how you can best help.
B) Avoid offering assistance altogether.
C) Ask someone else about the person without their consent.
D) Guess and hope for the best.
  • 11. Therapy can improve what aspects of life for individuals with CP?
A) Their IQ score.
B) Their shoe size.
C) Their hair color.
D) Motor skills, speech, and daily living activities.
  • 12. What is the impact of early intervention for children with CP?
A) Negative impact on development.
B) No noticeable difference.
C) Improved developmental outcomes.
D) Accelerated aging.
  • 13. What is a common misconception about individuals with CP?
A) That they have intellectual disabilities.
B) That they are all the same.
C) That they are immune to illness.
D) That they are always happy.
  • 14. What role does physical therapy play in managing CP?
A) Only relevant for children.
B) Improves strength, flexibility, and mobility.
C) Has no impact on muscle function.
D) Only focuses on relaxation.
  • 15. How can occupational therapy assist someone with CP?
A) By performing surgeries.
B) By providing financial assistance.
C) By diagnosing medical conditions.
D) By improving skills needed for daily living.
  • 16. What is the benefit of speech therapy for individuals with CP?
A) Improves communication skills and swallowing ability.
B) Teaches them to read faster.
C) Corrects their grammar perfectly.
D) Changes their voice permanently.
  • 17. What is the importance of providing emotional support?
A) Causes dependence.
B) Makes them weaker.
C) Helps reduce feelings of isolation and depression.
D) Has no effect on mental health.
  • 18. What is a key aspect of advocacy for people with CP?
A) Speaking for them in all situations.
B) Ignoring their needs.
C) Keeping them hidden from society.
D) Fighting for their rights and equal opportunities.
  • 19. What does "inclusion" mean in the context of supporting someone with CP?
A) Ignoring their needs within the community.
B) Ensuring they are fully integrated into all aspects of community life.
C) Segregating them into special programs.
D) Forcing them to participate in activities they dislike.
  • 20. How can technology assist individuals with CP?
A) By isolating them further.
B) By replacing human interaction.
C) By making their lives more complicated.
D) By providing assistive devices and communication tools.
  • 21. What is the best approach to creating positive social interaction?
A) Drawing attention to their disabilities.
B) Encouraging others to focus on the individual's abilities.
C) Being overly sympathetic.
D) Ignoring their presence.
  • 22. How should you react if someone with CP is having a difficult time?
A) Offer unsolicited medical advice.
B) Judge their abilities.
C) Walk away and ignore them.
D) Offer support and understanding.
  • 23. What is a good way to learn more about supporting someone with CP?
A) Consulting with medical professionals and support groups.
B) Relying solely on internet rumors.
C) Ignoring reliable resources.
D) Avoiding communication with those affected.
  • 24. Why is it important to respect the person's choices and preferences?
A) To prove that you know what's best for them.
B) To promote autonomy and independence.
C) To make life more difficult for them.
D) To undermine their authority.
  • 25. What type of professional may help with managing pain associated with CP?
A) Florist.
B) Pain management specialist.
C) Chef.
D) Accountant.
  • 26. What kind of communication is key to helping?
A) Rude and Insulting.
B) Arrogant and Condescending.
C) Silent and Aloof.
D) Open and Honest.
  • 27. What can you do to support mental health?
A) Make fun of their feelings.
B) Tell them to 'just get over it'.
C) Encourage access to counseling.
D) Isolate them from the world.
  • 28. What is an example of adaptive equipment?
A) A regular fork
B) A decorative plate
C) A pocket knife
D) Specialized utensils
  • 29. Why is creating a support network important?
A) Makes people dependent.
B) Provides emotional and practical assistance.
C) Increases isolation.
D) Creates more problems than it solves.
  • 30. What's important to remember?
A) Everyone has the same capabilities
B) People with disabilities shouldn't be involved in the community
C) Every individual is unique
D) All disabilities are the same.
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