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Using Adult Learning Theory To Enhance Coaching In Pediatric Feeding And Swallowing Intervention

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1. Which of the following is a reported challenge parents face when their infant is in the NICU? They anticipate being less involved in medical decision-making. They report a sense of enhanced control and empowerment. They often feel more competent when discussing their infant's status with healthcare providers. They experience feelings of guilt, self-blame, and isolation.
2. Which of the following is identified as a factor that can hinder progress for caregivers and their children? Lack of information and limited financial resources Easy access to a variety of services Strong community support Abundant free time for family activities
3. Which of the following is identified as a way to combat the effects of stress and anxiety in a learning context? Focusing solely on theoretical knowledge without practical application Engaging in practice to improve performance Avoiding interventions that support motivation Relying on a fixed mindset rather than a mastery orientation
4. What is a key difference between parent coaching and parent training? Parent training focuses on strengthening the family's abilities, while parent coaching does not. Parent coaching involves the professional deciding the strategies, while parent training emphasizes collaboration. Parent coaching aims to enhance the child's development, while parent training does not. Parent coaching supports families in making their own informed decisions, whereas parent training involves a professional teaching specific strategies.
5. Why is it important for a caregiver to understand the "why" behind a strategy, such as exposing a child to food for familiarity? It allows the professional to maintain control of the learning process. It is not necessary, as they only need to know "how" to do the task. It ensures the caregiver will not need any further professional guidance. It helps them understand how to use the strategy with their child and why it is important.