Intro to PAD Flashcards
What is the focus of Adapted Physical Education (APE)?
Individualized program involving physical & motor fitness, fundamental motor skills & patterns
APE emphasizes students with disabilities and is generally school-based.
What does Physical Therapy (PT) aim to achieve?
Restore function, improve mobility, prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities
PT services are essential for individuals recovering from injuries or managing disabilities.
What is the primary objective of Occupational Therapy (OT)?
Support health & support engagement in life
OT assists individuals to engage in everyday activities or occupations.
List the Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s).
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Eating
- Education / Work
- Moving
- Play / Leisure
- Social participation
- Sleep and rest
ADLs are essential for daily functioning and independence.
Define disability.
Physical, cognitive, intellectual, mental, sensory, developmental impairment that restricts ability to participate in activities of daily living
Disabilities can vary widely in type and severity.
What is the difference between a disease and a disorder?
Disease is an abnormal condition or disorder of structure/function; disorder is a disruption of normal physical or mental functions
Examples include Parkinson’s Disease (disease) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (disorder).
What are Developmental Disabilities?
Life-long disabilities attributable to intellectual &/or physical impairments, manifested prior to age 18
These disabilities can affect various aspects of life.
What are the three criteria for diagnosing Intellectual Disability?
- Significant limitations in intellectual functioning
- Significant deficits in adaptive behavior
- Manifested during developmental period
These criteria help in identifying the support needed for individuals.
What does the term ‘incidence’ refer to?
New cases appearing in a unit of time
Incidence provides insight into the rate of new occurrences of a condition.
Define prevalence.
Number of people in a population at any one time
Prevalence helps understand the overall impact of a condition on a population.
What is impairment?
Loss/abnormality of a body structure or of a physiological/psychological function
Impairments can affect physical capabilities and mental health.
True or False: Activity refers to the execution of a task or action.
True
Activity is a fundamental concept in understanding participation and engagement.
What is meant by participation in the context of disability?
Involvement in situations
Participation is crucial for assessing how individuals interact with their environment.
What are environmental factors in the context of disability?
Physical or social factors that influence an individual’s ability to participate
These factors can facilitate or hinder participation.
What does ‘person-first terminology’ emphasize?
See the person, not the disability
This approach recognizes that disability is only part of the person, not their totality.
Fill in the blank: ‘Let those with disability tell you what they can ____.’
[do]
Encouraging self-advocacy is important for empowerment.
What is a foundational issue regarding attitudes towards disability?
Get comfortable with disability
Understanding and acceptance can lead to better support and integration.
