Which statement regarding the adjustment of families of children with intellectual disability is false?
a. Most parents of children with intellectual disability come to see their child as a positive contributor to their family and quality of life.
b. Families of children with intellectual disability experience higher-than-average levels of stress.
c. Parents of children with intellectual disability experience higher-than-average depressive symptoms.
d. Family involvement has not been shown to be as beneficial as residential care.
Question 2Education of children with intellectual disability has been plagued by the fact that ____.
a. it is difficult to teach the children specific cognitive skills
b. the children lack the metacognitive capabilities needed to apply skills to new situations
c. families are usually reluctant to seek services after diagnosis
d. schools are unwilling to mainstream children with intellectual disability into regular classrooms
Question 3Self-instructional training programs are most beneficial for ____. children with no language skills
a. children with severe intellectual disability
b. children whose parents are also mentally retarded
c. children with no language skills
d. children with some language proficiency, but who have trouble understanding and following directions