Final Exam Flashcards
What are the core values of Occupational therapy?
altruism dignity equality freedom justice prudence truth
What is ASD?
characterized by impairments in social interaction/communication with presence of repetitve or restrictive behaviors
What are some co-occuring conditions with ASD?
fine and gross motor impairment
food selectivity
sensory processing disorder
sleep disturbance
What is intellectual disability?
characterized by limitations in executive function and adaptive behavior
diagnosis before 18
What is intellectual functioning?
general mental capability of ind
IQ
more than 2 SD from the mean
What is adaptive behavior?
collection of skills learned to function in everyday lives
conceptual, social, practical
more than 2 SD from the mean
What are the levels of intellectual disability?
mild
moderate
severe
profound
Deficits in mild intellectual disability
conceptual and social skills
deficits in moderate intellectual disability
all areas
can learn basic skills but takes time
need some level of physical support
deficits in profound intellectual disability
a lot of physical support
little learning
What are the two most common causes of intellectual disability
Down Syndrome and Fragile X
deficits in severe intellectual disabilty
major delays in all skills
can’t live ind
communication deficits
What are some env factors of intellectual disability
prenatal (exposure to teratogens)
perinatal (mechanical injuries or hypoxia)
postnatal (trauma/infection)
What is the reality comprehension clock test?
intended for Dementia
baseline for cog functioning
show clock and have them recreate it with first and last name and date
can tell you about number and spatial awareness
Is there a biological basis for sensory processing disorder?
yes
difference in brain structure
What are some possible causes of sensory processing disorder?
hereditary env factors prenatal perinatal low birthweight prematurity
What effect does sensory processing disorder have on children?
reduces ability to engage in daily activities
What is sensory processing?
detection,modulation, integration, interpretation, and organization of sensory sensations
What is sensory processing disorder often interpreted as?
symptoms of another disorder
not diagnosed as own disorder
Jean Ayers
helped advance field of sensory integration
What are the categories in Dunn’s model of sensory processing?
low registration
sensory seeking
sensory sensitivity
sensory avoiding
Low registration
passive responding
high threshold
Sensory seeking
active responding high threshold high pain tolerance too rough figidity thrill seeker
Sensory sensitivity
passive responding
low threshold
Sensory avoiding
active responding
low threshold
don’t like touch
fearful of falling
Can you get rid of sensory processing disorder?
no it is lifelong
can learn to manage it with strategies for sensory regulation
what is a sensory profile?
assessment
various ones for different ages
can have multiple people take it
rate and get a score
What are symptoms of anxiety and what are they related to?
Abornomal HR
Dyspnea with no clear trigger
Dread
Apprehension
Restlessnes
Tension
response to unknown or vague threat
Panic disorder
short sudden attacks of fear, fear of losing control, or terror
includes recurring and unexpected panic attacks
Panic attack
intense fear and discomfort with four plus symptoms
Phobia
irrational fear that leads to avoidance of trigger
What are the 5 types of phobias
Situational Natural environment Other types Animals Blood-injection injury
what is social anxiety
social phobia
fear of being in situation where others could scrutinize
Generalized anxiety disorder
excessive worry or anxiety for 6+ months with 3 or more of 6 symptoms (being on edge, fatigued easily, mind going blank, irritability, tension, difficulty with sleep)
Tx for panic disorder
relaxation training
progressive mm relaxation
visualization
autogenic training
Tx for phobias
therapist directed exposure
tx for social anxiety disorder
exposure therapy cognitive restructuring expsosure and cognitive rest social skills training relaxation
tx for generalized anxiety disorder
education and lifestyle alterations addressing diet and med use need for regular exercise replacing negative self-statements time management activities
Somatic symptoms disorder
physical symptoms cannot be explained by meds, mental disorder, or general medical disorder
chronic pain without known cause
Somatic symptoms disorder signs/symptoms
excessive fixation or concern may present with: mm/jt pain low back pain tension headaches chronic fatigue non-cardiac related chest pain palpitations nonulcer dyspepsia IBS dizziness insomnia
Illness anxiety disorder
preoccupation with fear of having serious disease based on misinterpretations of bodily symptoms
Conversion disorder
symptoms related to motor or sensory impairment when tests are normal
symptoms reported are inconsistent