PT for the Pre-School and School Aged Child Flashcards

1
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Pre-Schooler age

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3 -5 y/o

center based

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2
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school age

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5 - 18/21 y/o

home or school

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3
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true or false, in the 1930’s, teachers used to provide physical therapy

A

true

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4
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Most recent update to laws regulating school PT was in

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2004

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5
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act date

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1991

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6
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act – 1991, Part A states that

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(General Provisions): All Children with disabilities have available to them a free and
appropriate public education that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment and independent living.

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7
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act – 1991: Part B

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  • (Pre-School and School Aged)
  • Provides for services from 3 – 21
  • 3-5 is a grey area: Some states keep IFSP, others (such as NY State) transition to IEP (individualized education plan)
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8
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Under IDEA (1991), ages 3-5 is a gray area. The options are:

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  • Some states keep IFSP,
  • others (such as NY State) transition to IEP (individualized education plan)
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9
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IDEA part C

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Early Intervention

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10
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IDEA applicable laws

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  • Evaluation completed within 60 days of referral
  • Goals must be SMART
  • Evidence based (peer reviewed) practice
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11
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Education of All Handicapped Children Act - 1974 stated that

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▪ Institution of the IEP (individualized Education Plan)
▪ Free and appropriate public education including related services for ages 5-21
▪ Zero reject
▪ Least restrictive environment
▪ Parent participation
▪ Non-discriminatory evaluation

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12
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Not all children who need Physical Therapy qualify for school-based services under IDEA

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: Broader definition of “qualified handicapped person”

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13
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QUALIFYING FOR SCHOOL PHYSICAL THERAPY Testing assessment tools:

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  1. Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, 2nd Edition (PDMS-2) – covered last time
  2. Bruninks Oswestery Test of Motor Performance, 2nd Edition (BOT-2)
  3. School Function Assessment (SFA)
  4. Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) (to be covered in the Cerebral Palsy lecture)
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14
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Quilifying for school PT, delay is based on age specific norms

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  • >33% in any one area
  • >25% in 2 or more areas
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15
Q

how long are the school physical therapy programs?

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10 mo or 12 mo (depending on the child)

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16
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This tests assesses children age 4 – 21 with motor problems not related to an “obvious neurological disorder” (such as CP)

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Bruninks Oswestery Test of Motor Performance, 2nd Edition (BOT-2)

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17
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This test is best used for children between 4-21 with:

▪ Developmental Coordination Disorder
▪ High-Functioning Autistic Spectrum Disorders/Asperger’s
▪ Moderate Mental Retardation

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Bruninks Oswestery Test of Motor Performance, 2nd Edition (BOT-2)

18
Q

what sub-test of the BOT-2 allows for observation of gait

A

RUNNING SPEED AND AGILITY

19
Q

which standarized, norm-referenced test used included an administration easel?

A

BOT-2

Examiner side of easel:
▪ Number of trials
▪ Equipment needed
▪ Procedure
▪ Scoring
▪ Scripted administration

Examinee side of easel:
▪ Large, clear pictures of required task

20
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ADVANTAGES OF BOT-2:

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  • Graded Scoring: Most examinees will achieve some level of success on every task
  • Sex Specific Norms: Accounts for differences between boys and girls
  • Engaging, game-like activities
  • Variety of methods for administration
  • Large age range, one of very few assessment tools covering school-aged children
21
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DISADVANTAGES OF THE BOT-2

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  • May not accurately identify gross motor vs. fine motor skills – best for “general motor proficiency”
  • 50 feet required for running tasks
22
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Which test for qualyfing for school PT (norm-referenced) is basically a questionare that compares children to theirs peers?

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SCHOOL FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT (SFA)

23
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METHODS OF GATHERING SCHOOL FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT (SFA) INFORMATION

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  • Coordination method
    • Coordinator circulates SFA
    • Coordinator oversees or performs scoring and interpretation
  • Collaborative method
    • Team meets and discusses
    • Completes together
    • May be helpful when there are differences of opinion about a student
  • Single Respondent
24
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in school physical therapy documentation must be written in _____

A

parent-friendly language

25
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in school physical therapy, Goals are focused on

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access to educational curriculum and independence in school

26
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school setting goals lenght

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Annual (school year) and short-term (quarterly) goals

27
Q

in school based PT, following evaluation, who decides need for, frequency and duration of services.

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the IEP team (not MD) decides

28
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in scholl PT setting, where does therapy take place?

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Therapy takes place in the natural environment (classroom, playground, hallways, cafeteria, bussing) through “push in” sessions

29
Q

The student will be able to transfer to and participate in circle time independently for 30 minutes for five consecutive days as reported by the classroom teacher.

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school setting LTG

30
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IN ONE YEAR, JASON WILL MOVE FROM HIS HOMEROOM TO SCIENCE CLASS USING HIS POWER WHEELCHAIR WITHIN THE ALLOTTED 3 MINUTES BEFORE THE BELL RINGS AT LEAST 3 DAYS EACH WEEK.

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school setting LTG

Responsible parties: homeroom teacher, science teacher, and PT

31
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at what age running mechanics are refined

A

5 y/o

32
Q

at what age true run full flight phase emerges in running

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3 yr

33
Q

at what age can a child mount and dismount a tricycle?

A

3 yr

34
Q

at what age the child can kicks a ball with aim

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3 yr

35
Q

Catches a ball with hands only

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5 yr

36
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Roller skates and rides bike

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5 yr

37
Q

gallops

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4 yr

38
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skips

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5 yr

39
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Stands on tiptoes

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4 yr

40
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Planning the transtion out of school based PT must begin at

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16 years

Representative from transitional service providers at IEP meeting

41
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access the educational environment considerations

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  • Bussing
  • Stairs
  • Time between classe
  • Carrying books
  • Getting in and out of desks
  • PE participation
42
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This is the only one that tests school age children

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BOT-2