Intervention Strategies Flashcards
Infants with HYPERtonicity have possible problem/s with jaw control. What could this/these be?
jaw thrust and jaw retraction
Infants with HYPOtonicity have possible problem/s with jaw control. What could this/these be?
jaw clenching and instability
Upon referral of a NICU patient, you found out that the infant exhibits jaw thrust. What are possible oral sensorimotor intervention strategies?
mouth play
sustained jaw closure
Upon referral of a NICU patient, you found out that the infant exhibits jaw retraction. What are possible oral sensorimotor intervention strategies?
prone positioning
hand placed under jaw with slight forward pull
Upon referral of a NICU patient, you found out that the infant exhibits jaw clenching and teeth grinding. What are possible oral sensorimotor intervention strategies?
mouth play using fingers, toys, toothbrush, and feeding utensils
Upon referral of a NICU patient, you found out that the infant exhibits jaw instability. What are possible oral sensorimotor intervention strategies?
2 or 3-point jaw assist with gentle firm pressure
hold cloth or small soft toy in the mouth
Upon referral of a NICU patient, you found out that the infant exhibits tonic bite reflex. What are possible oral sensorimotor intervention strategies?
hold spoon in place until child releases bite spontaneously
pressure with fingers on the both TMJ
reduced sensory environment
well-graded oral tactile stimulation
After assessing the tonicity of an infant’s OPM, hypertonicity was observed in the lips. What difficulties can be expected?
lip retraction
exaggerated lip pursing
Upon referral of a NICU patient, you found out that the infant exhibits lip retraction. What are possible oral sensorimotor intervention strategies?
finger tapping/vibration to cheeks
2 or 3-point jaw assist with gentle firm pressure
rhythmic stroking/tapping
facial molding
taste and temperature stimulation
Upon referral of a NICU patient, you found out that the infant exhibits limited upper lip movement. What are possible oral sensorimotor intervention strategies?
tactile and temperature stimulation
tapping and stroking
straw drinking
After checking the vital signs of the NICU patient, you assessed that the infant has reduced tone in the cheeks. What problems should we anticipate?
reduced movement of lips
open mouth posture
excessive drooling
difficulty in bolus formation
What are possible oral sensorimotor strategies to address the reduced tone in cheeks?
stroking and tapping the cheeks
functional activity (e.g., sucking on nipple, cup-drinking, spoon feeding)
Upon referral of a NICU patient, you found out that the infant exhibits tongue thrust. What are possible oral sensorimotor intervention strategies?
postural modifications
2- or 3-point jaw assist
changes in food texture
placement of food on midsection of tongue
cup-drinking with thickened liquid
brushing of teeth
Upon referral of a NICU patient, you found out that the infant exhibits tongue retraction. What are possible oral sensorimotor intervention strategies?
prone positioning with shoulder girdle and head elevated in the midline
stroking of tongue from back to front
rhythmic stroking of tongue (mid to front)
angled bottle in a semiprone position
chin tuck (older children)
tapping near base of tongue
Upon referral of a NICU patient, you found out that the infant exhibits tongue hypotonia. What are possible oral sensorimotor intervention strategies?
vibration to tongue
oral sensory stimulation using variety of textures and temperatures
Upon referral of a NICU patient, you found out that the infant exhibits tongue deviation. What are possible oral sensorimotor intervention strategies?
changing physical environment
stimulation of less active side
Upon referral of a NICU patient, you found out that the infant has limited movement in the tongue. What are possible oral sensorimotor intervention strategies?
changing physical environment
stimulation using variety of textures, temperatures, and taste
vibration to tongue
Upon referral of a NICU patient, you found out that the infant exhibits pharyngonasal backflow. What are possible oral sensorimotor intervention strategies?
upright position
angled bottle with semiprone position
thickened liquids (if applicable)
focus on organization and timing of swallowing
