Children with health conditions such as cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, or fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) can easily qualify for IDEA services.
a. True
b. False
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Question 2The number of children with a chronic health condition has doubled in the past 30 years.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3A chronic health condition was aptly defined by Schwarz, Gelfman, and Cohn (2001) as one that is long term (usually more than three months duration) and is either not curable or has residual features that result in limitation in daily living requiring adaptation in function or special assistance..
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4AD/HD is unlikely to coexist with other disorders.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5Allergen levels in early childhood education environments may actually contribute to problems with asthma or allergies.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6Discuss why a child without immunizations would be excluded from care.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 7Explain why certain infectious diseases must be reported to the public health department.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 8Discuss some issues related to administering medication to children in early childhood education settings.
What will be an ideal response?