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Question 1

What is a sensory impairment?

Answer 1

When a child has issues hearing/ seeing

Question 2

Physical impact of visual impairment:

Answer 2

May be reluctant to move because they don’t know what’s around them- gross motor, body management, muscle strength.

Question 3

Physical impact of hearing impairment:

Answer 3

Hearing loss can be caused by discharge in ears some children may tilt their head to hear/ remove- affecting posture.

Question 4

Cognitive impact of visual impairment:

Answer 4

If a child is not moving around a lot, they will not explore their environment causing them not develop concepts like space.

Question 5

Cognitive impact of hearing impairment:

Answer 5

If they can’t hear an adult explain things like numbers/ words they may struggle with English/ maths.

Question 6

Emotional impact of visual impairment:

Answer 6

A child may be less independent and rely on adults to complete tasks for them which may affect their self-esteem.

Question 7

Emotional impact of hearing impairment:

Answer 7

If a child cannot learn/ play with other children, it may leave them feeling low with low self-esteem and low confidence.

Question 8

Social impact of visual impairment:

Answer 8

Children won’t be able to pick up like things like body language which makes it difficult to read social situations

Question 9

Social impact of hearing impairment:

Answer 9

restricted language can affect communication with others which can prevent them from interacting socially.

Question 10

Communication and language impact of visual impairment:

Answer 10

May have difficulty speaking because they can’t notice an adult mouth moving when they say certain things.

Question 11

Communication and language of hearing impairment:

Answer 11

Words might sound different/ speech delayed because they can’t copy how adults say words.

Question 12

What are the expected concentration levels for 0-18 months?

Answer 12

Easily distracted
Short concentration spans

Question 13

What are the expected concentration levels for 18 months -3 years?

Answer 13

Levels of concentration are improving- can focus for a few minutes at a time
They are mobile so they can explore the world around them

Question 14

What are the expected concentration levels for 3-5 years?

Answer 14

They can concentrate on short tasks for 15-20 minutes
They can usually sit still for short periods of time

Question 15

What are the expected literacy levels for 0-18 months?

Answer 15

Make marks on paper with crayons, paintbrushes
Enjoy simple picture books

Question 16

What are the expected literacy levels for 18 months-3 years?

Answer 16

They can hold a pencil with palmer grasp
They can read their own name
They can know printed words have meaning but can’t read
They start to show hand preference

Question 17

What are the expected literacy levels for 3-5 years?

Answer 17

They can write their own name and letters
They can read their own name
They can hold a pencil in tripod grasp

Question 18

Gross motor skills for 0-18 months?

Answer 18

Holding head up, rolling over, crawling

Question 19

Gross motor skills for 18 months-3 years

Answer 19

18 months=Walking confidently
2 years=run and stop
2 1/2 =climb and jump

Question 20

Gross motor skills for 3-5 year olds?

Answer 20

3=ride a trike
4=balance
5=climb

Question 21

What are four cognitive impairments?

Answer 21

Poor concentrations skills
Delayed literacy skills
Memory issues
Difficulty problem solving

Question 22

What is a receptive language delay?

Answer 22

difficulty understanding

Question 23

What is an expressive language delay?

Answer 23

difficulty communicating verbally

Question 24

Name three things that could cause a hearing impairment:

Answer 24

Glue ear
Meningitis
Measles

Question 25

Expected communication and language development for 2-2 1/2 years?

Answer 25

50 words at 2. 200 words at 2 1/2.

Question 26

Expected communication and language development for 3 years?

Answer 26

Form short sentences.

Question 27

Expected communication and language development 4-5 years?

Answer 27

Speech is fluent. Can understand instructions.

Question 28

Name three types of transitions?

Answer 28

Change in structure- birth, death, step family. Moving house. Starting new educational provider.

Question 29

Signs of issues with social and emotional development?

Answer 29

Poor awareness of social norms. Difficulty forming relationships with adults. Difficulty forming friendships. Disruptive behaviour.

Question 30

How can limited interaction with parents affect children?

Answer 30

Can not learn and copy from role models. can't create bonds with parents leads to disruptive behaviour.

Question 31

Three examples of disruptive behaviour?

Answer 31

Temper tantrums. Hurting others. Breaking toys.

Question 32

Expected social behaviours for 0-18 months?

Answer 32

Children many not understand others need. May not understand how to take turns/share.

Question 33

Expected social behaviours for 18 months-3 years?

Answer 33

Children may have tantrums. They don't want attention on other children.

Question 34

What are three things that can lead to limited interaction with parents?

Answer 34

Child/parent in hospital Postnatal depression Abuse

Question 35

How will an 0-18 month interact with parent?

Answer 35

reach hands out to be picked up-want to play with adults.

Question 36

How will an 18 month -3 years interact with parent?

Answer 36

follow familiar adults around.

Question 37

How will a 3-5 year old interact with parent?

Answer 37

Will ask adults to play and will need guidance to share

Question 38

3 pros of children having English as an additional language?

Answer 38

Children develop a strong sense of identity and culture. Memory developed. Stronger bonds with parents because they speak same language.

Question 39

3 cons of children having English as an additional language?

Answer 39

frightened-new environment and don't understand language. Feel different- find it harder to interact. Longer time to settle in.

Question 40

Three reasons children may have issues making friends?

Answer 40

Delayed social skills Delayed language skills No strong bonds with parents- no behaviour role modeleded