Pediatric setting teams and Individual Educational Planning Worksheet

Question 1

What is the definition of the Transdisciplinary collaboration model?

Answer 1

Team members work together to identify needs, complete evaluations, develop goals, and implement interventions, sharing responsibility for child/family outcomes.

Question 2

Provide an example of the Transdisciplinary collaboration model in practice.

Answer 2

In an inpatient rehabilitation setting, a social worker may provide therapy services while reporting progress to other team members.

Question 3

What characterizes the Multidisciplinary collaboration model?

Answer 3

Team member roles are clearly defined, professionals work independently, and communication is less frequent.

Question 4

Give an example of the Multidisciplinary collaboration model.

Answer 4

In an outpatient clinic, each discipline conducts separate assessments and develops individual goals, with communication via medical records.

Question 5

What is the Interdisciplinary collaboration model?

Answer 5

Professional team members interact to assess the child, develop goals collaboratively, and provide services during individual sessions.

Question 6

Provide an example of the Interdisciplinary collaboration model.

Answer 6

In a daycare setting, professionals collaborate to evaluate children and develop shared goals, conducting joint therapy sessions when applicable.

Question 7

List seven team members in an outpatient/medical clinic.

Answer 7

• Parents
• Occupational Therapy
• Doctor/Psychologist
• Physical Therapist
• Nurse
• Social Worker
• Speech

Question 8

Potential members involved in early intervention services and services in school.

Answer 8

• Parents
• Occupational Therapy
• Nurse
• Social Work
• Speech
• Physical Therapist
• Psychologist

Question 9

What is the OTA’s role in IEP planning?

Answer 9

The OTA reports findings and recommendations to enhance the child’s occupational performance under the direction of the occupational therapist.

Question 10

What does IDEA do in terms of special education services?

Answer 10

IDEA designates the Individual Education Program (IEP) as a guide for services.

Question 11

What is essential for creating effective strategies for sensory processing needs?

Answer 11

Collaborating with key stakeholders

This teamwork allows for customizing routines, tasks, or surroundings.

Question 12

What is the importance of balancing structure and autonomy in intervention activities?

Answer 12

Enhances neural organization and adaptive responses.

Question 13

Define modulation in sensory processing.

Answer 13

Associated Responsiveness.

Question 14

What are the behavioral responses to sensory input?

Answer 14

• Passive
• Active

Question 15

What characterizes low neurological threshold in passive?

Answer 15

Sensory sensitivity.

Question 16

What characterizes high neurological threshold in passive?

Answer 16

Poor registration.

Question 17

What is Sensory Modulation Disorder?

Answer 17

Related to difficulties with sensory modulation.

Question 18

List types of sensory processing dysfunctions.

Answer 18

• Sensory Modulation Disorder
• Sensory-Based Motor Disorder
• Sensory Discrimination Disorder

Question 19

What is Dyspraxia related to?

Answer 19

Sensory-Based Motor Disorder.

Question 20

What are the types of sensory discrimination difficulties?

Answer 20

• Visual
• Auditory
• Tactile
• Vestibular
• Proprioceptive
• Taste/Smell

Question 21

What is the Ayres Sensory Integration Approach?

Answer 21

Considers the neural organization of sensory information for an adaptive response.

Question 22

What does ‘just-right challenge’ mean in Ayres SI?

Answer 22

OT practitioner adjusts activity demands slightly beyond child’s current level.

Question 23

What is the context of play in sensory integration intervention?

Answer 23

Intervention should feel more like play than work.

Question 24

What are sympathetic nervous system responses indicating an aversive response?

Answer 24

• Sweating
• Heavy breathing/panting
• Elevated heart rate

Question 25

Fill in the blank: A child may have difficulty differentiating the taste between mashed apple and mashed banana indicates _______.

Answer 25

Tactile Processing Dysfunction

Question 26

What can be used to help a child with sensory sensitivity to vision?

Answer 26

Encourage the use of sunglasses when in brighter areas.

Question 27

What equipment can assist auditory sensory seeking?

Answer 27

Hearing aids or bright, blinking lights.

Question 28

What strategy can support tactile sensory avoiding?

Answer 28

Create a sensory board with various textures.

Question 29

What activity can help a child with proprioceptive sensory seeking? ## Footnote the sense of body awareness that allows you to know where your body is in space and how your limbs are moving. It's an automatic process that helps you maintain balance and control your posture.

Answer 29

Participate in obstacle courses. ## Footnote an example....pushing or pulling

Question 30

List transition tools/strategies to support sensory activity organization.

Answer 30

* Provide a stopwatch * Breathing routine * Verbal commands ## Footnote These are examples. more option may include visual schedules, fidget toys, weighted blankets, tactile prompts, auditory signals, calming spaces, consistent routines, and breaking down activities into smaller steps,

Question 31

What is the primary goal of pediatric occupational therapy?

Answer 31

To help children develop the skills needed for everyday activities (e.g., self-care, schoolwork, play) and improve their ability to function in their environment.

Question 32

Name two common diagnoses that pediatric occupational therapists work with

Answer 32

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Question 33

What is sensory processing disorder?

Answer 33

A condition where the brain has difficulty receiving and responding to sensory information, affecting daily functioning.

Question 34

What role does play have?

Answer 34

Play is a therapeutic tool used to engage children in learning and developing motor, cognitive, social, and emotional skills.

Question 35

What is the importance of self-regulation?

Answer 35

Self-regulation refers to a child's ability to manage their emotions and behavior, which is essential for social interaction, school performance, and safety

Question 36

How does an occupational therapist assess a child’s needs?

Answer 36

Conducting observations, standardized assessments, and gathering input from parents, teachers, and other professionals to understand the child's strengths and challenges.

Question 37

How can occupational therapy help children with handwriting difficulties?

Answer 37

improve posture, grip, and motor planning to support children in writing tasks and legible handwriting.

Question 38

What is the parents involvement in therapy?

Answer 38

Parents are essential in supporting therapy goals at home, reinforcing skills, and creating an environment that promotes progress in everyday activities.