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