Performance Skills Flashcards

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Performance skills - definition

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  • Observable elements of action that have an implicit functional purpose; they underlie the ability to participate in desired occupations and activities
  • Divided into motor skills, process skills, and social interaction skills
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Motor skills - definition

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Occupational performance skills observed as the person interacts with and moves task objects and self around the task environment (eg, ADL motor skills, school motor skills, etc.)

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Motor skills - list (not all inclusive)

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  1. Aligns
  2. Bends
  3. Calibrates
  4. Coordinates
  5. Endures
  6. Flows
  7. Grips
  8. Lifts
  9. Manipulates
  10. Moves
  11. Paces
  12. Positions
  13. Reaches
  14. Stabilizes
  15. Transports
  16. Walks
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Aligns (motor skill)

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Interacts with task objects without persistent propping or leaning

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Bends (motor skill)

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Flexes/rotates trunk as appropriate to the task to grasp/place task objects out of reach or when sitting down

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Calibrates (motor skill)

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Using appropriate force, speed, or extent when interacting with task objects (ie, not crushing objects, pushing a door with enough force so it closes)

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Coordinates (motor skill)

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Using two or more body parts together to manipulate, hold, and/or stabilize task objects w/o fumbling or slipping

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Endures (motor skill)

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Persists & completes task w/o physical fatigue, pausing to rest, or stopping to catch breath

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Flows (motor skill)

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Using smooth and fluid arm/wrist movements when interacting with task objects

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Grips (motor skill)

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Effectively pinches/grasps objects such that they don’t slip (eg, from fingers, between teeth)

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Lifts (motor skill)

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Raising or lifting objects w/o evidence of increased effort

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Manipulates (motor skill)

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Using dexterous finger movements w/o fumbling (eg, manipulating buttons while buttoning shirt)

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Moves (motor skill)

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Pushing/pulling objects along supporting surface, pull to open or push to close doors and drawers, pushes wheels to propel wheelchair

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Paces (motor skill)

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Maintain consistent and effective rate of performance throughout entire task

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Positions (motor skill)

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Positions self an effective distance from objects w/o awkward body positioning

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Reaches (motor skill)

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Effectively extend arm and/or bend trunk to grasp or place objects that are out of reach

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Stabilizes (motor skill)

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

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Transports (motor skill)

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Carries objects from one place to another while walking or using wheelchair

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Walks (motor skill)

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Ambulates on level surfaces w/o shuffling feet, becoming unstable, propping, or using assistive devices

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Process skills - definition

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Occupational performance skills observed as a person:

1) selects, interacts with, and uses task tools/materials
2) carries out individual actions and steps
3) modifies performance when encountering problems

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Process skills - list (not all inclusive)

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  1. Accommodates
  2. Adjusts
  3. Attends
  4. Benefits
  5. Chooses
  6. Continues
  7. Gathers
  8. Handles
  9. Heeds
  10. Initiates
  11. Inquires
  12. Navigates
  13. Notices/responds
  14. Organizes
  15. Paces
  16. Restores
  17. Searches/locates
  18. Sequences
  19. Terminates
  20. Uses
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Accommodates (process skill)

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Prevents ineffective performance

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Adjusts (process skill)

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Effectively:

1) goes to new work spaces
2) moves tools/materials out of current work space
3) adjusts knobs, dials, or water taps to overcome problems w/ongoing task performance

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Attends (process skill)

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Doesn’t look away from what she’s doing, interrupting task progression

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Benefits (process skill)

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Prevents problems w/performance from recurring/persisting

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Chooses (process skill)

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Selects necessary/appropriate type & number of tools or materials for task, including tools/materials person was directed to use or specified she would use

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Continues (process skill)

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Performs single actions/steps w/o interruptions such that once task is initiated, the person continues w/o delays until action is completed