sensory integration

Question 1

bilateral motor coordination

Answer 1

jumping jacks, coordinates upper and lower extremities at same time`

Question 2

Over/under responsiveness to sensations

Answer 2

tactile play

Question 3

Free play

Answer 3

observe ability to choose, social aspects, child’s playfulness

Question 4

Projected action sequences

Answer 4

swing while throwing to target. sequencing and timing, vestibular proprioception

Question 5

Gravitational security

Answer 5

tolerates passive backwards head movements without anxiety or need to hold on. Enjoys speed and height

Question 6

Proximal joint stability

Answer 6

wheelbarrow walking, sustained weightbearing while adjusting hands, does not have any scapular winging or locked elbows

Question 7

Protective extension test

Answer 7

quickly move child to floor to gage response

Question 8

Anticipatory postural control

Answer 8

prepping to make movement, catching ball

Question 9

Reactive postural control

Answer 9

administered on ball, response to external force to prevent falling

Question 10

Prone extension

Answer 10

thighs and upper torso off ground, Age 4 = 18 sec, Age 6 = 29 sec
Age 8 = 30 sec

Question 11

Supine flexion

Answer 11

upper and lower body flexion occurs at same time. Uses stabilization and movement strategies to maintain position Age 4 = 10 sec, Age 5 = 21 sec, Age 6 = 37 sec, Age 7 = 57 sec, Age 8 = 104 sec

Question 12

Shidler’s arm extension test

Answer 12

head is passively moved while arms are extended. Balance w eyes closed, arms stay extended, head can be moved easily, tremors in hands

Question 13

Ocular stability during head movement

Answer 13

move head from side to side and up and down while looking at pen. Can move head and eyes independently. Postural stability and vestibular proprioceptive

Question 14

case study

Answer 14

chiara has over responsiveness to sensations. gravitational insecurity, dyspraxia?, shielders arm extension test, reactive postural control, bilateral motor coordination

Question 15

visual pursuits

Answer 15

slow, smooth movements, typically used as the gaze follows a moving object.

Question 16

finger to nose test

Answer 16

Ask the person to close their eyes and to stretch out the arms.
Then ask person to touch the tip of their nose with each index finger, alternating hands and increasing speed.

Question 17

Forearm Alternating Movements (Diadochokinesis)

Answer 17

Supination/pronation of forearm
Looking for: Fluidity, unilateral and bilateral rotations.
Measured on ages 5+
5 & 6 years may do about 2-4 movements per second
7 & 8 years + should have mature response