PSW Chap-38_ Developmental Disorders & Disabilities
• A disability is any loss of physical
of mental function.
• Many disabilities begin in
adulthood due to diseases,
medical conditions, or injuries.
• A developmental disability is a
disability that a child is born with
or that begins before 18 years of
age and permanently limits a
person's ability to learn.
• SW work closely with the family
and may provide direct care to the
child, help with household chores
so parents can care for the child,
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accompany the child to school, or
work with the child in school.
True or False True
Some facilities admit children and
adults who are developmentally
disabled.
True or False False
Intellectual disabilities are always
severe. Clients need constant
support.
, PSW Chap-38_ Developmental Disorders & Disabilities
True or False False
Clients with intellectual disabilities
do not have sexual urges.
• A disability is any loss of physical
of mental function.
• Many disabilities begin in
adulthood due to diseases,
medical conditions, or injuries.
• A developmental disability is a
disability that a child is born with
or that begins before 18 years of
age and permanently limits a
person's ability to learn.
• SW work closely with the family
and may provide direct care to the
child, help with household chores
so parents can care for the child,
,PSW Chap-38_ Developmental Disorders & Disabilities
p
accompany the child to school, or
work with the child in school.
True or False True
Some facilities admit children and
adults who are developmentally
disabled.
True or False False
Intellectual disabilities are always
severe. Clients need constant
support.
, PSW Chap-38_ Developmental Disorders & Disabilities
True or False False
Clients with intellectual disabilities
do not have sexual urges.
