Praxis II Special Ed

Category - Learners

Three-year-old Ashley is severely impacted by cerebral palsy. Her older siblings have conflicting feelings about Ashley’s disability. Which of the following are common reactions felt by siblings in these circumstances?
  1. Protectiveness
  2. Resentfulness
  3. Embarrassment
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: D-Siblings commonly feel a variety of emotions in relation to a sibling’s disability. Anger, jealousy, protectiveness, and embarrassment are common, especially initially. Over time, though, children may learn to tolerate and even appreciate a sibling’s differences.
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz