Chapter 2 : Foundations for Occupational Therapy Practice with Children Flashcards
considered primary occupation of childhood
play
What do children learn through play?
To adapt their environment and to develop competencies
nature is…..
genetics
nurture is….
environmental influences, family, school, culture
Theories form….
the basis/foundation for practice
how we are successful in daily life activities or occupations is called…..
occupational performance
explaining the processes by which infants mature and gain skills to become fully functioning adults is known as…..
Developmental Theory
sequential changes in function that occur with maturation of the individual or species
development
focuses on stages of development
Longitudinal Development
focuses on prerequisite skills needed for higher-level skills
Hierarchical Development:
Play elicits more than enjoyment; it is also a catalyst for…..
the development of motor or cognitive skills
The goal of an occupation-based model of practice is:
the child’s achievement of optimal occupational performance
activities that require little or no planning and are often self initiated
informal activities
activities with a formally designated coach or instructor (ex: music or art lessons, organized sports)
formal activities
study of human beings and their relationships w/ their environments
human ecology
described as the congruence between individuals and their environments
Environmental fit
a quality of an object or an environ. that allows and individual to perform an action
affordance