Mark, a 9-year-old with Down syndrome, is mainstreamed into a regular third-grade class for part of the school day. His mother asks the school nurse about programs such as Cub Scouts that he might join
The nurse's recommendation should be based on knowing that:
a. Programs such as Cub Scouts are inappropriate for children who are cognitively impaired.
b. Children with Down syndrome have the same need for socialization as other children.
c. Children with Down syndrome socialize better with children who have similar disabilities.
d. Parents of children with Down syndrome encourage programs such as scouting because they deny that their children have disabilities.
ANS: B
Children of all ages need peer relationships. Children with Down syndrome should have peer experiences similar to those of other children, such as group outings, Cub Scouts, and Special Olympics, which can all help children with cognitive impairment to develop socialization skills. Although all children should have an opportunity to form a close relationship with someone of the same developmental level, it is appropriate for children with disabilities to develop relationships with children who do not have disabilities. The parents are acting as advocates for their child.
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