DCF SPECIAL NEEDS APPROPRIATE
PRACTICES FINAL SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Initiative vs. Guilt. Answer: Children who are not allowed to pursue
their natural curiosity will be prone to feel guilt for their actions.
⩥ Industry vs. Inferiority. Answer: When children experience success
they attain a sense of adequacy and pride.
⩥ Autonomy VS Shame and Doubt. Answer: When autonomy is allowed
a person can become comfortable with his/her choices.
⩥ Down Syndrome is caused by the presence of all or part of an extra
what chromosome?. Answer: 21st
⩥ When can Down syndrome be diagnosed?. Answer: During pregnancy
or after birth
⩥ Is the effect that Down syndrome will have on a child predictable?.
Answer: No
, ⩥ According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and
Stroke website, "Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex
___________ disorders, characterized by social _______,
communication difficulties, and restricted, __________, and stereotyped
patterns of behavior.". Answer: Neurodevelopment, impairment,
repetitive
⩥ There is no cure for autism; children diagnosed with ASD receive
treatment through ____________ and __________.. Answer: Medication
and therapy
⩥ Developmental alerts. Answer: Not growing or gaining weight over
the course of the year. Unable to learn alphabet. Unable to find words
that rhyme. Can not hold a pencil or form letters. Has a very limited
vocabulary/ does not speak often. Does not laugh at jokes/seldom
appears happy. Unable to follow directions.
⩥ One of the main things you should focus on with school-age children
is ________ and ____________ an exciting and stimulating learning
environment with developmentally appropriate activities that encourages
the practice of skills that they are learning in school.. Answer:
developing and maintaining
⩥ While it is important for school-age children to develop their reading
and math skills, it is equally important to foster the desires to
____________ these skills.. Answer: practice
PRACTICES FINAL SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Initiative vs. Guilt. Answer: Children who are not allowed to pursue
their natural curiosity will be prone to feel guilt for their actions.
⩥ Industry vs. Inferiority. Answer: When children experience success
they attain a sense of adequacy and pride.
⩥ Autonomy VS Shame and Doubt. Answer: When autonomy is allowed
a person can become comfortable with his/her choices.
⩥ Down Syndrome is caused by the presence of all or part of an extra
what chromosome?. Answer: 21st
⩥ When can Down syndrome be diagnosed?. Answer: During pregnancy
or after birth
⩥ Is the effect that Down syndrome will have on a child predictable?.
Answer: No
, ⩥ According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and
Stroke website, "Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex
___________ disorders, characterized by social _______,
communication difficulties, and restricted, __________, and stereotyped
patterns of behavior.". Answer: Neurodevelopment, impairment,
repetitive
⩥ There is no cure for autism; children diagnosed with ASD receive
treatment through ____________ and __________.. Answer: Medication
and therapy
⩥ Developmental alerts. Answer: Not growing or gaining weight over
the course of the year. Unable to learn alphabet. Unable to find words
that rhyme. Can not hold a pencil or form letters. Has a very limited
vocabulary/ does not speak often. Does not laugh at jokes/seldom
appears happy. Unable to follow directions.
⩥ One of the main things you should focus on with school-age children
is ________ and ____________ an exciting and stimulating learning
environment with developmentally appropriate activities that encourages
the practice of skills that they are learning in school.. Answer:
developing and maintaining
⩥ While it is important for school-age children to develop their reading
and math skills, it is equally important to foster the desires to
____________ these skills.. Answer: practice
