2010 Rodger and Polatajko. CO OP With Children: A Practical Guide For OT's

Question 1

What area was COOP developed for and in what theory is it based?

(Rodger and Polatajko 2010)

Answer 1

Developed for DCD (developmental coordination disorder) and based in learning therapy. Viewing DCD from a motor learning rather than a neuro-motor development perspective

Question 2

What are the three tenants of CO-OP?

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Answer 2

1. Client centred
2. Problem solving approaches that are performance based
3. Goals are addressed from a learning perspective

Question 3

What is the primary goal of COOP?

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Answer 3

Skill acquisition through strategy use

Question 4

What two type of frameworks are taught through COOP?

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Answer 4

1. Global problem solving framework

2. Individualised domain-specific strategies (DSSs)

Question 5

What is one of the key roles of the therapist in facilitating CO-OP?

(Rodger and Polatajko 2010)

Answer 5

Using process questions that lead the child to discovery new and refine existing strategies

Question 6

What does generalisation require?

Polatajko and Mandich 2004

Answer 6

The practice of tasks or activities required for goal achievement across different environments

Question 7

Transfer refers to what?

Polatajko and Mandich 2004

Answer 7

Use of skills, including cognitive strategies, across different tasks/activities

Question 8

What does the COOP assessment focus on?

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Answer 8

Specifics of performance and performance breakdown