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