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