The feeling of guilt that the child "caused" the disability or illness is especially critical in which child?
a. Toddler
b. Preschooler
c. School-age child
d. Adolescent
B
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A Toddlers are focused on establishing their autonomy. The illness will foster
dependency.
B Preschoolers are most likely to be affected by feelings of guilt that they caused
the illness/disability or are being punished for wrongdoings.
C The school-age child will have limited opportunities for achievement and may
not be able to understand limitations.
D Adolescents are faced with the task of incorporating their disabilities into their
changing self-concept.
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