CRA Special Populations & Disability Awareness Flashcards
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Which term describes the belief that people with disabilities should be included in all aspects of community life alongside individuals without disabilities?
Answer: Inclusion
Inclusion is the philosophy that all individuals, regardless of ability, have the right to participate fully in community life, programs, and activities alongside their peers.
A recreation aide is working with a client who has a visual impairment. Which modification is most appropriate for a craft activity?
Answer: Use high-contrast materials, tactile cues, and verbal guidance to support participation
High-contrast materials, tactile cues, and verbal guidance allow clients with visual impairments to participate actively and independently in craft activities.
When working with older adults, which physical change most commonly requires activity modifications?
Answer: Decreased reaction time, strength, and sensory acuity
Normal aging involves decreases in reaction time, muscle strength, and sensory acuity, which require activity modifications such as pacing adjustments and environmental adaptations.
Person-first language in disability awareness means:
Answer: Identifying the person before the disability (e.g., 'person with a disability' not 'disabled person')
Person-first language emphasizes the individual's humanity before their diagnosis by placing the person's name or identity before reference to their disability.
A child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) becomes overwhelmed during a large group activity. The recreation aide's best response is to:
Answer: Offer a quieter, less stimulating alternative space and gradually re-introduce group participation
Providing a calmer environment and gradually reintroducing group participation respects the child's sensory needs and supports therapeutic progress over time.
Which of the following best describes an 'activity modification' for a client with limited upper extremity strength?
Answer: Using lighter tools, adaptive equipment, or positioning aids to enable participation
Activity modifications such as lighter tools and adaptive equipment enable clients with limited strength to participate meaningfully while maintaining safety.