OTPF 4 Part 2: PS Motor Skills

Question 1

are the group of performance skills that represent small, observable actions related to moving oneself or moving and interacting with tangible task objects in the context of performing a personally and ecologically relevant daily life task

Answer 1

Motor Skills

Question 2

Moves through task environment and interacts with task objects without momentary propping or loss of balance

Answer 2

Stabilizes

Question 3

Interacts with task objects without evidence of persistent propping or leaning

Answer 3

Aligns

Question 4

Positions self an effective distance from task objects and without evidence of awkward arm or body positions

Answer 4

Positions

Question 4

Flexes or rotates trunk as appropriate when sitting down or when bending to grasp or place task objects that are out of reach

Answer 4

Bends

Question 5

Effectively extends arm and, when appropriate, bends trunk to effectively grasp or place task objects that are are out of reach

Answer 5

Reaches

Question 6

Effectively pinches or grasps task objects such that the objects do not slip (e.g., from between fingers, from between teeth, from between hand and supporting surface)

Answer 6

Grips

Question 7

Uses dexterous finger movements, without evidence of fumbling, when manipulating task object

Answer 7

Manipulates

Question 8

Uses two or more body parts together to manipulate and hold task objects without evidence of fumbling or task objects slipping from the grasp

Answer 8

Coordinates

Question 9

Effectively pushes or pulls task objects along a supporting surface, pulls to open or pushes to close doors and drawers, or pushes on wheels to propel a wheelchair

Answer 9

Moves

Question 9

During task performance, ambulates on level surfaces without shuffling feet, becoming unstable, propping, or using assistive devices

Answer 9

Walks

Question 10

Effectively raises or lifts task objects without evidence of excessive physical effort

Answer 10

Lifts

Question 11

Carries task objects from one place to another while walking or moving in a wheelchair

Answer 11

Transports

Question 12

Uses smooth and fluid arm and wrist movements when interacting with task objects

Answer 12

Flows

Question 13

Uses movements of appropriate force, speed, or extent when interacting with task objects (e.g., does not crush task objects, pushes a door with enough force to close it without a bang)

Answer 13

Calibrates

Question 14

Persists and completes the task without demonstrating physical fatigue, pausing to rest, or stopping to catch breath

Answer 14

Endures

Question 15

Maintains a consistent and effective rate or tempo of performance throughout the entire task performance

Answer 15

Paces