Domain 3 Flashcards
Sensory modulation problem
inability of CNS to regulate responses to sensory input from common daily stimuli resulting in: hyper-responsive, hypo-responsive, sensory-seeking
Sensory processing
Ability of the CNS to interpret and regulate responses to sensory input
Hypo- responsiveness
A form of sensory modulation in which the central nervous system is slow to register or process sensory input Behavioral characteristics include but are not limited to lack of response to:
socially-relevant signals
painful stimuli
alarms and flashing lights
Tactile defensiveness
Inability of the central nervous system to regulate tactile input resulting in overreaction to ordinary touch sensations on the skin or in the mouth Behavioral manifestations may include: extreme discomfort emotional outbursts aggression anxiety
Gravitational insecurity
Inability of the central nervous system to regulate vestibular input resulting in overreaction to changes in head position and movement during ordinary activities Behavioral manifestations may include intense fear or avoidance of:
riding on toys
heights
gross motor activities
Emotional regulation development: Neurophysiologic modulation phase
Phase of emotion regulation development, occurring between birth and 2-3 months of age Characterized by ability to:
regulate arousal (e.g., self-soothe, respond to parental soothing)
activate organized patterns of behavior (e.g., routine sleep-wake cycles)
Emotional regulation development: Sensorimotor modulation phase
Phase of emotion regulation development, occurring between 3-9 months of age Characterized by:
enjoyment of sensorimotor play
sensory exploration
possible sensory modulation challenges
Emotional regulation development: Control phase
Phase of emotion regulation development, occurring between 12-18 months of age Characterized by:
emerging awareness of social demands
varying levels of inhibition and compliance
self-initiated monitoring related to an understanding of consequences
Emotional regulation development: Self-control phase
Phase of emotion regulation development, occurring between 24-48 months of age Characterized by:
emerging sense of identity
demonstrated knowledge of social rules
minimal flexibility and adaptation to change
Emotional regulation development: Self-regulation phase
Phase of emotion regulation development, occurring between 36 months of age and older Characterized by emerging:
flexibility to adapt to unexpected change
self-awareness
capacity to evaluate own behavior
Stage of motor learning: Perceptual learning
Stage of motor learning development, occurring between 3-6 months of age where the infant uses perceptual skills developed through exploration Characterized by:
more accurate and direct reach
consistency of movement patterns
engagement in trial-and-error learning
Stage of motor learning: Skill achievement
Stage of motor learning development, occurring between 6–9 months of age Characterized by:
high adaptability
both perceptual learning and increased self-organization
using action patterns that are orderly and efficient
Autism spectrum disorder
Neurodevelopmental disorder commonly referred to as a pervasive developmental disorder May be characterized by a wide range of: social dysfunction stereotypical behavior patterns perseverative thoughts or interests sensory processing deficits executive dysfunction
Attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder
Neurobehavioral disorder characterized by inappropriate or excessive display of one or more of the following behaviors: inattention restlessness impulsivity emotional dysregulation sensory processing social immaturity
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Congenital birth defect secondary to gestational exposure to alcohol resulting in mild to severe impairment in one or more of the following areas of development: physical cognitive social behavior
Righting reactions (3)
Postural reflex present from approximately 3 months to 6 months of age that functions to orient the body in response to visual and vestibular input Examples include:
neck on body
body on body
body on head
Protective extension
Postural response present at approximately 6 months of age and continues throughout life, characterized by reflexive straightening of the upper extremities in response to a loss of balance
Equilibrium reaction
Postural reflex present at approximately 6 months of age and continues throughout the life span Reflexive response to help maintain or recover balance, includes shifting the body to reorient to midline
Developmental dyspraxia
Neurodevelopmental disorder (also called developmental coordination disorder) Characterized by: clumsiness and poor coordination motor planning deficits learning difficulties perceptual deficits (visual and motor)
Sensory-seeking behavior
Actions characterized by craving input from a variety of senses and experiences, typically associated with:
altered sensory processing ability
challenges with regulation of arousal level
atypical praxis
hyper- or hypo-responsivity
Protective factor
Factors in the social environment that support health, wellness, and preparedness for adverse or stressful events, including:
access to supportive relationships and nurturing
awareness of resources
insight and capacity to use coping strategies
Self-verbalization strategies
Cognitive strategy where an individual learns to talk out loud to regulate or control behaviors
Video modeling
Intervention technique frequently used to teach a specific motor or social skill by having a client/child watch a video of the skill being performed then attempting to imitate the task
Social script
Narrative used to promote social participation or a skill to children, written from the perspective of the child, and practiced for use in a variety of contexts Typical narratives relate to:
giving or receiving compliments
asking for or giving help
self-introductions
Social story
Narrative used to promote social participation or a skill to children, written to prepare children how to act and respond in a variety of contexts Consists of four types of sentences: descriptive directive perspective control/affirmative
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Therapeutic approach used to enhance school function, positive behaviors, and socialization through intensive therapy consisting of reinforcement and daily structure
Stress thermometer
Visual feedback scale used for assisting children identify and quantify emotions, moods, or perceptions of their behaviors
Therapeutic sensory diet
Customized program designed to help regulate responses to a variety of sensory input Typically used as an adjunct intervention for children with: autism spectrum disorder sensory modulation disorder sensory seeking behaviors attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Least restrictive environment
Academic context allowing students with disabilities to receive their education and all academic and related services in the same setting as children who do not have disabilities
Temperament
Behavioral attributes of a personality that influence social interactions in nine areas: activity level Intensity of response rhythmicity approach or withdrawal attention span threshold of response distractibility quality of mood adaptability
In-hand manipulation
Skill requiring control of the palmar arches of the hand to grasp and control objects Five patterns include: finger-to-palm translation palm-to-finger translation shift simple rotation complex rotation
Joint protection strategies
Techniques used to minimize stress or prevent excessive forces on a joint during daily tasks Principles include:
using the largest joint possible for the task
sliding items and performing tasks bilaterally
modifying the environment
considering adaptive equipment
Energy conservation techniques
Strategies to minimize fatigue by reducing task demands or amount of effort exerted during daily routines Includes:
pacing
planning
prioritizing
Activity modifications
Adaptations to activities or tools to:
promote a lifestyle change
facilitate independence
reduce injury or health-related risk
Desensitization
Intervention to reduce hypersensitivity by exposing the sensitive body part to graded sensory stimuli
*Commonly used following a nerve injury
Sensory re-education
Active training strategies used in the presence of a peripheral nerve injury or after a brain injury to enhance sensory awareness or compensate for lack of sensation, distinct categories include:
protective sensory re-education
discriminative sensory re-education
Mirror therapy
Motor re-training method that includes using the reflection of the unaffected limb, typically used as an adjunct intervention for:
complex regional pain syndrome
phantom limb pain
hemiparesis
Active exercise
Voluntary contraction and relaxation of muscles to move a body part through the available range of motion, used to: preserve joint mobility minimize atrophy increase strength increase endurance
Active-assistive exercise
Voluntary contraction and relaxation of muscles aided by an external force used with presence of severe muscle weakness to:
restore range of motion
regain muscle strength
Finger blocking exercise
Active exercise that involves isolating a specific joint of the hand by supporting the digit just proximal to the joint being moved, used to: target a specific joint restore strength prevent adhesions enhance tendon glide
Social skills group
Group intervention approach with focus on interactive activities that may address:
empathy development
relationships with others
nonverbal and verbal communication skills
social interactions
Sensorimotor group
Intervention used in primarily in pediatric and geriatric settings, includes the provision of sensory experiences through movement or play in a therapeutically structured group
Group leader
Role in a therapeutic group that includes:
facilitating participation and process
defining expectations and norms
teaching needed skills
guiding actions toward achieving desired outcomes
Group norms
Implicit and explicit rules that govern accepted behaviors and processes in a group Can be established by the group leader or by the members themselves
Group roles
Actions performed by group participants based on the type of group Examples include: initiator elaborator information seeker recorder
Group dynamics
Internal and external factors that influence functioning of a group and its outcomes
Life skills group
Group intervention approach to address acquisition of or barriers to specific skills that promote participation in occupation, may include practical exercises related to: daily living tasks conflict resolution anger management communication skills time management responsibility clarification of values
Mechanical switch
Type of single-switch interface activated by applying pressure to a button, pad, or lever, used to operate assistive devices, types include: paddle plate button lever membrane
Electromagnetic switch
Type of single-switch interface activated through energy such as radio waves or light used to operate assistive devices, types include: fiber-optic sensor infrared sound touch
Proximity switch
Type of single-switch interface activated by close proximity to a detector, used to operate assistive devices and operate light fixtures
Membrane keyboard
Alternative keyboard for computer access made up of pressure pads requiring limited hand and arm strength and mobility
Phonation switch
Type of single-switch interface activated by speech or sound, used to operate assistive devices such as computers and environmental control units
Joystick
Input device consisting of a handle that pivots on a base allowing multi-directional control, often used to operate a power wheelchair, computer, or remote-controlled toys Types include:
proportional (continuous)
switched (discrete)
Feeder chair
Positioning aid that provides trunk support for feeding or other short term activity Adjustability allows for upright or reclined position
Trunk support ring
Device used in the bathtub to provide external stability of the torso for children seated upright during bathing, typically used in the presence of mild hypotonicity
Hammock chair
Device used in the bathtub to safely position a child in supine for bathing, typically used in the presence of poor trunk and head control
Adaptive tools for handwriting
Instruments used during interventions in the classroom to enhance proprioceptive feedback during handwriting, examples include:
felt-tip pens
vibratory pens
crayons (scented, glittered, glow-in-the-dark)
weighted pens/pencils
chalk
Adaptive writing surfaces for the classroom
Modification made during handwriting interventions often involving a slant-board, upright easel, or white board to enhance upper extremity control for:
manipulation of a writing instrument
promoting upright posture
tracking of the hand’s movement during writing
Trunk stability
Ability of the core musculature to maintain posture and stability, influences the quality of movement of the extremities during activities
Tummy time
Placement of infant in prone position during periods of wakefulness to facilitate development of oral, fine, and gross motor skills
Adaptive positioning
Modifications made to the position of a client during an activity to optimize trunk stability and postural alignment, intended to improve: upper extremity control range of vision swallowing ability interactions within the environment
Transition planning for students with an IEP
Legal requirement for students enrolled in special education, includes collaboration among student, and relevant others involved in supporting the student to meet post-high school goals, may include:
recommendations for post school environment
establishment of goals for attaining a life skill
services options for supporting the students in adult life
Transition team
Persons involved in progressing a student to meet post-high school goals, includes the student and relevant others such as: family OT caregiver PT special ed team speech vocational counselor supported employment rep
Vocational rehabilitation
State-supported program that provides educational and employment services to eligible recipients Services include: guidance and counseling job-skills training job placement transition services supported employment
Transition target
Occupation-based service outcomes and goals used as part of the IEP to assist a student transition from high school to adult life Focus may include: academic achievement employment integration community integration independent living
Social competence
Mastery of a complex interaction of social, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral skills needed for social adaptation, includes demonstration of effective:
interpersonal communication
social communication
social skills
Mobile stander
Type of mobility device that enables a client with limited lower extremity function to bear weight through the legs in a standing position, includes large wheels for manual propulsion of the device
Prone scooter mobility device
Type of mobility device that enables a child with limited lower extremity function engage in floor play while lying on a flat padded board with casters, must have adequate upper extremity strength and head control
Caster cart
Type of wheeled seated mobility device that enables a child with limited lower extremity function navigate on flat surfaces, can be self-propelled, with option for battery operated joystick, may be difficult to maintain upright sitting for children with tight hamstrings or LE contractures
Myoelectric prosthesis
Type of prosthesis used for a person following amputation that uses electrical signals from existing muscles to control the movement of the artificial limb
Body-powered terminal device
Component attached to the distal end of a prosthesis that is operated by forces generated by the body and enables a person to hold and stabilize objects, types include hand and hook designs with voluntary opening or voluntary closing features
Body-powered prosthesis
Type of upper limb prosthetic device that is operated using a harness and the movement of the body to generate forces through a cable control system
Reality orientation
Intervention method used for persons with cognitive impairment that includes routine and consistent reminder of: time, date, and weather current location familiar names roles of people in their support network
Adaptive stroller
Type of wheeled, non-motorized transit device that provides supported positioning for children with moderate to severe disabilities; design requires others to push the device and does not enable self-initiated exploration
Walker
Type of mobility device in which the hands maneuver the device in the desired direction, may be wheeled or non-wheeled, used by persons who require external support and stability during ambulation, frame types include: anterior posterior hemi (one-handed) platform reciprocal
Sit-to-stand wheelchair feature
Power-assist mechanism attached to a seating system that elevates the user to an upright position and allows for:
peer height navigation and interaction
easier transfers from wheelchair to bed
Power-assist units
Battery-operated device attached to a seating and mobility system for enhancing independent mobility, types include:
joysticks
sit-to-stand lifters
head controls
Sports wheelchair
Wheeled mobility device specifically designed to enhance maneuverability and speed during athletic and leisure activities, features may include: light-weight frame specially designed wheels all-terrain options overall stability
Rear-wheel drive wheelchair
Feature of a powered wheelchair in which the casters are located at the front of the chair and the drive wheels located toward at the rear of the chair, designed to enhance maneuverability when using hand-operated controls Good option for use over rough terrain
Mid-wheel drive wheelchair
Feature of a powered wheelchair that requires a third set of stabilizing caster wheels, designed with smaller turning radius which increases overall maneuverability
Front-wheel drive wheelchair
Feature of a powered wheelchair in which the casters are located toward the rear of the chair and the drive wheels located at the front of the chair, designed to enhance maneuverability up and down sloped terrain May be more difficult to maneuver at higher speeds
Drive wheel position
Feature of a powered wheelchair that influences the maneuverability, stability, traction, and performance of the chair on a variety of terrains/surfaces, types include:
rear-wheel
mid-wheel
front-wheel
Play space
Designated social or physical environment designed for children to foster:
exploration
development
socialization
Environmental factors of healthy adolescent development
Social, cultural and socioeconomic factors that influence self-development and acquisition of occupational performance skills for individuals between 12-18 years of age
Mealtime environment
Contextual setting specifically designated for eating based on temporal, physical, cultural and social factors Important consideration when planning feeding interventions with clients
Teacher consultation
Conference with educators to support a student’s participation in curriculum-based activities related to: classroom performance barriers and facilitators in the school adaptive teaching/learning strategies educational goals
Teacher coaching
Collaborative process in which the OT practitioner assists the educator to assimilate curriculum-based learning or behavioral strategies in the least restrictive environment for supporting students’ participation in occupation
Caregiver education
Collaborative client-centered teaching approach used to advise family and relevant others on:
plan of care and goals
resources
discharge planning
home programs
Includes assessing the ability to carry out health care recommendations
Inclusion outcome
Intended objective for providing students with disabilities least restrictive and fair access to education, includes:
full participation in school activities
supporting peer interactions
options for general educational curriculum
establishing an environment of respect and tolerance
supporting interaction within the community
Generalization of skills
Ability to transfer a newly learned skill across a variety of contexts and activities, facilitated by:
maintaining client motivation
contextually relevant practice
direct exposure to a task
Ideational apraxia
Neurobehavioral deficit characterized by the inability to correctly use an everyday tool or object for its intended purpose (e.g., using a comb to brush teeth)
Motor apraxia
Neurobehavioral deficit characterized by difficulty planning and sequencing the motor movements needed to complete a task (e.g., attempting to reposition the bristles of a toothbrush to brush teeth when moving it from one side of the mouth to the other)
Protective sensation
Ability to accurately perceive sensory input necessary to prevent personal injury or harm (e.g., pain and temperature)
Diplopia
Visual impairment secondary to a neurological event, also referred to as double vision, may cause loss of depth perception and increase risk of falls. Interventions for managing symptoms may include:
prism correction
full occlusion eye-patching
partial visual occlusion
Oculomotor dysfunction
Visual impairment characterized by lack of efficient eye movements and eye-tracking skills due to a cranial nerve lesion or neural disruption of the extraocular muscles, functional deficits may include difficulties with:
reading speed
copying skills
writing skills
Unilateral spatial neglect
Neurobehavioral deficit characterized by the inability to interact with stimuli on the contralateral side to a brain lesion (e.g., bumps into walls with the affected side of body) Interventions may include: awareness training limb activation lighthouse strategy partial visual occlusion scanning techniques videotaped feedback environmental adaptation
Hemianopsia
Visual impairment secondary to a brain lesion that results in loss of vision to half the visual field Compensatory strategies may include:
visual anchoring
scanning training
environmental modification
Bariatrics
Term used to describe the area of medicine that evaluates, treats, and engages in clinical studies related to persons with morbid obesity (i.e., body mass index of 40 or more)
Aphasia
Receptive and/or expressive language impairment secondary to a brain lesion Typically sub-categorized as: global anomic Broca’s conduction Wernicke’s transcortical
Shoulder subluxation
Partial displacement or dislocation of the glenohumeral joint, may occur secondary to the effects of weakness, muscle imbalance, and gravity Conservative interventions may include:
slings, positioning devices, and taping
strengthening exercises
functional electrical stimulation
Tenodesis grasp
Kinsesiological effect that will cause the fingers to flex when the wrist is moved from neutral to extension, and the fingers to extend when the wrist is moved from a neutral position to flexion Used as a functional advantage for clients with:
spinal cord injury at the C6-C7 level
radial nerve palsy
Incremental gradation of occupation
Gradual increase or decrease in activity and/or environmental demands to optimize a client’s performance, typically started from where the client will be successful
Tactile cue
Graded somatosensory prompt to facilitate a performance outcome through use of touch
Gesture training
Compensatory intervention for neurobehavioral deficits that includes providing graded levels of task demands in two phases:
transitive gesture training (client demonstrates use of common objects)
intransitive gesture training (client performs pantomime gestures based on cues)
Desensitization
Systematic intervention for decreasing hyper-responsiveness to aversive stimuli, may be used in:
mental health interventions for anxiety disorders
hand therapy for nerve hypersensitivity
Visual skills training
Interventions for impairment of the peripheral or central visual field (e.g., visual strategies and visual scanning training) and for central visual field defects (e.g., eccentric viewing training)
Magnification
The process of enlarging an object’s appearance using an optical device or lens, commonly used in low vision therapy to enhance vision Categories include: low power (e.g., hand-held magnifier, reading glasses) high power (e.g., closed-circuit television)
Anchoring technique
Strategy used in visual scanning training where a visual cue (e.g., a solid line or a bright colored, thin strip) is placed in the impaired field of view and the client is encouraged to scan to the visual cue
Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
Evidenced-based intervention approach in stroke rehabilitation where the unaffected limb is restrained to facilitate functional use of affected limb
Mental practice / motor imagery
Intervention approach used in rehabilitation where the client creates a mental image of a desired movement and imagines performing the motion without actually moving the body part
Activity pacing
Energy conservation technique that includes:
integrating regular rest breaks into daily activities
establishing daily habits and routines
maintaining adequate sleep hygiene