Chapter 22 Flashcards
By what age should a child create complex play with multiple steps?
30-36 months
Therapists should engage in constant positive feedback to help develop skill mastery.
False
Within the coaching model, which phase occurs when the coach and learner agree that identified outcomes have been achieved?
Resolution
What service delivery model best addresses the needs of children from birth through two who have an established risk, have a developmental delay, or are considered to be environmentally or biologically at risk?
Early Intervention
What is the least “natural environment” for therapy to take place in early intervention?
A clinic
What service delivery model best addresses the needs of children from birth through two who have an established risk, have a developmental delay, or are considered to be environmentally or biologically at risk?
Early Intervention
T/F: In 1986, the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) was established to incentivize states to develop a program focused on family-centered care for infants.
False
T/F: Neural plasticity is greatest between the ages of 2-3.
False
What is an IFSP?
Individualized Family Services Plans
What three areas must a state report the percentage of improvement in infants and toddlers?
- Positive social-emotional skills (Social Relationships)
- Acquisition and use of knowledge and skills (Early language and communication).
- use of appropriate behaviors to meet the needs .
What three areas must a state report the percentage of improvement in families?
- Family knowledge of their rights
- Family ability to communicate their child’s need effectively
- Family’s ability to help their child develop and learn.
T/F: Occupational therapy is a secondary, or support, service as outlined in Part C of IDEA.
False. It’s primary.
What type of perspective encourages an occupational therapist to recognize the influence and inter-relationships of the family within various systems?
Family System Perspective
What are four important aspects of family-centered practices during the evaluation process?
- family is treated with respect
- The evaluation should be individualized, flexible, responsive to the family’s culture and preferences
- The child and family strengths should be emphasized rather than focusing on deficits areas
- The family’s expertise should be valued, and they should be included as a partner in all decision making.
What determines eligibility of early intervention services?
The interdisciplinary team from the medical records, developmental history, family
interviews, child and family observations, and information from other professionals in addition to standardized assessments.