Introduction To Peds

Question 1

Gentile’s taxonomy of tasks

Answer 1

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)

Question 2

Dynamic Systems Theory

Answer 2

Considers the interaction of neurologic and psychologic systems and the social environment for development of motor function

Question 3

Developmental Systems Theory

Answer 3

Interactions between factors such as genetics, biology, the physical and social environments and culture.

Question 4

Ecocultural Theory

Answer 4

Children develop a sense of well-being when engages with engagement in ongoing routines and activities with family and caregivers within those “cultures.”

Question 5

Transactional Theory

Answer 5

Development is a function of interaction among the child, family and environment with all three elements.

Question 6

What are the levels of Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Dynamic stress

Answer 7

Short term and reparable

Question 8

Toxic stress

Answer 8

Ex) extreme poverty, maternal depression, violence

Question 9

Where do PTs work in a hospital setting?

Answer 9

• 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

Question 10

Where can a PT work with kids?

Answer 10

Hospitals
Short term rehab
Long term care facility
Outpatient
Home based

Question 11

What are the different types of school settings?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

What does Part A of the IDEA involve?

Answer 12

General provisions

Special services provided to aid student’s education

Question 13

What is a least restrictive environment?

Answer 13

That environment where the child functions at his/her maximum potential with least amount of restrictions

Question 14

What is included under IDEA part B?

Answer 14

• All children have right to free and public education
• least restrictive environment
• transition planning
• assistive tech
• early intervention
• supply aids and services

Question 15

What is included under PL-94-142?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

What are some different types of school based intervention (class room vs out of class room)?

Answer 16

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)

Question 17

Who prescribes PT?

Answer 17

Psychologist
Teacher
Parent
Pediatrician

Question 18

What does IDEA part C do?

Answer 18

Sets up IEP

Question 19

Early Intervention

Answer 19

Those services that are provided between the ages of birth to 3 years old

Question 20

Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Committee on Preschool Special Education(CPSE)

Answer 21

The committee that develops and monitors special education and related services for children ages 3-5 years old (before kindergarten begins).

Question 22

Committee on Special Education (CSE)

Answer 22

The committee that develops and monitors SpEd and RS for school age children up to 21 years old.

Question 23

Individualized Educational Program (IEP)

Answer 23

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.