Introduction To Peds Flashcards
Gentile’s taxonomy of tasks
Stability->mobility
- Body stability- with or without object manipulation-with or without changes in inertia (variable or constant speed/direction)
- Body transport- with or without object manipulation-with or without changes in inertia (variable or constant speed/direction)
Dynamic Systems Theory
Considers the interaction of neurologic and psychologic systems and the social environment for development of motor function
Developmental Systems Theory
Interactions between factors such as genetics, biology, the physical and social environments and culture.
Ecocultural Theory
Children develop a sense of well-being when engages with engagement in ongoing routines and activities with family and caregivers within those “cultures.”
Transactional Theory
Development is a function of interaction among the child, family and environment with all three elements.
What are the levels of Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory?
Microsystem: Individual
*mesosystem: Immediate family, childcare center or school, neighborhood play area
Exosystem: extended family, friends and neighbors, workplace, community health services
Macro system: Values, laws, customs
Dynamic stress
Short term and reparable
Toxic stress
Ex) extreme poverty, maternal depression, violence
Where do PTs work in a hospital setting?
- Acute (Often crutch training, WC training, working with a child with disabilities while he/she is receiving medical care, post-operative care)
- NICU (High risk infant)
- Clinics
Where can a PT work with kids?
Hospitals Short term rehab Long term care facility Outpatient Home based
What are the different types of school settings?
Segregated - strictly offer education and related therapy support to kids with special needs
Integrated- incorporate special needs students with peers
- can be whole school or specific class
- can be for cognitive or physical disability
Mainstream- all together in class Cognitively intact, physical needs students only Barrier free/ handicap accessible
What does Part A of the IDEA involve?
General provisions
Special services provided to aid student’s education
What is a least restrictive environment?
That environment where the child functions at his/her maximum potential with least amount of restrictions
What is included under IDEA part B?
- All children have right to free and public education
- least restrictive environment
- transition planning
- assistive tech
- early intervention
- supply aids and services
What is included under PL-94-142?
The education for all handicapped children act
- free education
- ages 6-21
- IEP
- families can advocate (due process)
- non discriminatory/ culturally sensitive
- parent participation
- related services
What are some different types of school based intervention (class room vs out of class room)?
Push in PT
- functional environment
- distracting to others
Pull out PT (1:1)
- separate area
- challenge to still make it functional
Small group (2-3 kids)
PT in classroom but not in context of class
-distracting for everyone and you have to compete with teacher
Group activity (within class)
Individual context of class
Consultation model (consultation for classroom staff)
Who prescribes PT?
Psychologist
Teacher
Parent
Pediatrician
What does IDEA part C do?
Sets up IEP
Early Intervention
Those services that are provided between the ages of birth to 3 years old
Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
document that provides developmental levels, family needs, measureable outcomes, natural environments for services, duration of services, ISC, OSC, and transition plan while child is receiving EI services
Committee on Preschool Special Education(CPSE)
The committee that develops and monitors special education and related services for children ages 3-5 years old (before kindergarten begins).
Committee on Special Education (CSE)
The committee that develops and monitors SpEd and RS for school age children up to 21 years old.
Individualized Educational Program (IEP)
document that provides developmental levels, types of services, measureable outcomes, location of services, duration of services, ratio while child is receiving CPSE or CSE services.
