Name a common characteristic of people with developmental disabilities who have been abused, neglected or exploited.Inadequate or inappropriate healthcareUse of the disability to explain or minimize the person’s conditionCheerfulnessAll of the above

Which of these is neglect of a vulnerable adult?The failure of a caregiver to cook the person’s favorite mealThe caregiver helping comb the person’s hairThe caregiver ensuring the person gets up on time and has everything in order to start their dayThe failure of a caregiver to make a reasonable effort to protect the person from abuse, neglect, or exploitation by othersBackNext APD - Zero Tolerance - Module 2: Defining Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (ANE) of People with Developmental Disabilities Close

True or False?A person with developmental disabilities is much more likely to be abused, neglected, or exploited than someone without a disability.TrueFalse

What is an example of a condition that may look like abuse or neglect?Failure to thriveHeart failureHypertensionAll of the aboveNone of the above

What is exploitation?Obtaining or using the funds, assets, or property of an adult with a developmental disability without permissionThe failure of a caregiver to make a reasonable effort to protect the person from abuse, neglect, or exploitation by othersAny willful act or threatened act that results in any physical, mental, or sexual injury or harm that causes or is likely to cause the child’s physical, mental, or emotional health to be significantly impairedAll of the aboveNone of the above

To help all children at risk, be aware that some developmental delays and disabilities can mimic the signs of abuse and neglect.TrueFalse