Psychology Of Children With Physical Disabilities Question Paper

Psychology Of Children With Physical Disabilities

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAM

EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
PSE 104: PSYCHOLOGY OF CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
DATE: FRIDAY, 29TH AUGUST 2008 TIME: 8.00 A.M. – 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer ALL questions.

SECTION 1

This section has 30 marks.

1.
Provide the definition of children with physical disability as given by Kirk Gallaghers and Anastaciow (2000) (1 mark)

2.
Give four different names that are used to refer to children with physical disabilities. (2 marks)

3.
Differentiate between the words impairment, disability and handicap. (3 marks)

4.
Describe two causes of disabilities for each of these stages.
(i)
Pre-natal stage
(ii)
Peri-natal stage
(4 marks)

5.
(a)
What is substance abuse? (1 mark)
(b)
Give three examples of substance abuse. (3 marks)

6.
Describe the functions of the following special education professionals.
(1)
Adaptive physical educator.
(2)
Specialist in prosthesis and orthotics
(3)
Itinerant teacher
(6 marks)

7.
What does Apgar screening test examine? (5 marks)

8.
Describe five areas of assessment for learners with disabilities. (5 marks)

SECTION TWO

This section has 30 marks

Answer any TWO questions.

9.
A mother has delivered a child suspected to have the condition known as cerebral palsy; describe in detail the symptoms such a child is likely to display. (20 marks)

10.
Early intervention is considered critical for children with special needs. Illustrate using examples the different forms of early intervention that can be provided to either the infant or the mother. (20 marks)

11.
Describe the different stages of parental reaction to have a child with disabilities. (20 marks)

12.
Using a specific disability, explain the various professionals that can assist such a child to gain academic and daily living skills and provide their roles. (20 marks)

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