SI Intervention Flashcards
T/F: Feedback is reactive (e.g., on ball and have to respond to movement of ball) while forward is anticipatory (e.g., leaning back to pick something up)
True Feedback is reactive. Feedforward is anticipatory–need to co-contract muscles so don’t fall over
T/F: A weighted blanket on someone who is laying down is an example of prop
False. Deep pressure. If someone was working to get out from under the blanket, this would be prop
When you are standing up with your eyes open and have one foot up, what systems are you using? With eyes closed?
Eyes open: Vestibular, prop, visual
Eyes closed, Vestibular, prop
T/F: If a child is trying to stand with one foot up with eyes closed and has a lot of trouble and needs to put his foot down, he is probably underresponsive to vestib. and prop
True
T/F: If a child has a very difficult time balancing on one foot with his eyes open, he is probably underresponsive to vestib and prop
False. Using prop and vestib, but visual field is dominant. Probably postural motor problem
The highest level of adaptive response depends on…?
The highest level of adaptive response depends on the challenge presented to the child
What is the difference between sensory strategies and individualized SI tx?
- Sensory strategies can be used in a variety of environments. They are not necessarily an SI intervention. Sometimes, though, they are included to assist in SI intervention
- Ayres SI: specialized environment to deliver 1:1 intervention in a clinical environment. Must be trained in SI
T/F: Sensory strategies, individualized SI tx, consultations, and group interventions are all possible examples of SI intervention approaches
True. Consultations may occur with parents and schools and may include the use of SI theory. Group interventions with the use of enriched environments may implement SI theory
What does research say about sensory strategies e.g., massages and weighted vests?
- Results of studies using adaptive strategies are mixed, but as research on strategies accumulates, effectiveness is clarified.
- Effects of massages don’t last very long
- Weighted vest don’t seem to have much effect (perhaps because using with some kids who don’t need it)
T/F: Weighted vests should be used with children who appear underresponsive and/or have less strength
False. If use on a child with low tone/low strength, will cause structural damange (kid will sink not in a straight way).
-Use on kids who are hyper aroused to calm them (Gives prop)
What kind of sensory input do weighted vests provide?
-Proprioceptive to help calm a hyper aroused child
Who should you provide a ball to sit on to?
- Child seeking prop or needs vestibular
- Under responsive child to increase level of arousal so he can attend more
- If low postural control, to challenge–imposed, not self-initiated
Who can you provide a slanted rubber seat to?
A child with low postural control–forces them to sit up straight. Not as supported in research than peanut ball or a ball.
Which of the following is not an example of a sensory strategy?
A. Massage
B. Weighted vests
C. Adaptive seating
E. Providing a sensory experience to receive adaptive response
F. Sensory breaks in an enriched environment e.g., recess
G. Snoezelen equipment
H. Other sensory diets
E. This is part of an individualized (Ayres) SI intervention
A sensory strategy in which a variety of sensory strategies are used?
A. Massage
B. Adaptive Seating
C. Snoezelen equipment
D. Sensory Diet
D. Sensory diet
What kind of sensory input do stretchy resistance bands provide?
Prop
What would sunglasses as a sensory strategy be used for ?
To decrease visual input–if sensitive to light
What kind of input would a weighted snake provide on a child who is sitting down?
Prop. Not deep pressure because child must activate the trunk.
T/F: Providing prop input to a child with low tone can help to increase trunk activation
False. Don’t do this! With low tone, the trunk won’t activate, so don’t put anything weighted on. Risk structural damage.
What kind of input will a stretchy vest provide?
Deep pressure (tactile)
What kind of sensory input do chewy tubes provide?
Prop
How may children who are underresponsive to tactile input appear?
- Like having a glove on all the time
- If not able to feel things correctly, takes a lot more effort to achieve tasks
- Decreases ability to pay attention–requires more cortex
Individualized SI Intervention = ___________ + __________
SI Intervention = Sensory experience + Highest level of Adaptive Responsive
In individualized SI intervention, you use sensory experience to produce an adaptive response. What elements allow you do do this?
- Context of play–intrinsically motivated, fun, active
- Therapeutic relationship: how you interact with child
- A specialized environment with enriched sensory experiences, physical environment opportunities
T/F: Sensory strategies are generalizable across multipole contexts, while direct interventions are specific to a particular context
False. Direction interventions are generalizable across multiple contexts so the child to apply what he is doing in session outside. Sensory strategies are specific to a particular context
Where do direct SI interventions take place? Sensory strategies?
- SI interventions: in specialize adaptive settings like a clinic. Environment should be constantly changing to ready child for various outside situations
- Sensory strategies: Anywhere; homes, schools, clinics
What is the time frame for outcomes of direct SI interventions vs. Sensory strategies?
With SI intervention, want long term change so they are able to function without you. With sensory strategies, short term or immediate changes.
Who provides tx for SI direct intervention vs. sensory strategies?
-OT or other trained professional (speech, PT) provides direct intervention. Parents, teachers provide sensory strategies.
T/F: SI interventions require individualization for the child while sensory strategies do not.
False. Sensory strategies should be somewhat individualized e.g., don’t use weighted vest on all kids. Need to be with consult with follow ups
If using SI as a frame of reference, you need to know about what is happening at each of which three systems?
Need to know what’s happening to vestibular, prop, and tactile. Need to know if each system is hyper (over), hypo (under), or a discrimination problem. Don’t need to know exactly about responses to each, but need to be able to say you measured each to see how it is responding. (Tactile discrimination is especially hard to assess)
Which of the following is not important to ensure fidelity of SI interventions?
A. Professional qualifications and expertise
B. Appropriate Evaluation
C. Communication with family and other related professionals
D. Environmental affordances
E. Home assessment
F. Scaffolding by the therapist or adapting the activity to meet the goals
E. Home assessment
What sensory input is the most difficult to provide a child during an SI intervention in school?
- Vestibular input
- Must be creative in school setting
- Need suspended equipment, at least in 1:1 intervention (may not use with every kid)
What population of children did Ayres first studies of SI interventions look at? Which children were shown to be better candidates for the interventions?
- First studies with Ayres taught children with LD with increase and under postrotary nystagmus. Those with under postrotary were better candidates.
- Also looked at children with ASD
How do art and science combine to form Ayres SI tx?
Art: Therapeutic use of self, therapist’s style of interaction, therapist’s background
Science: Descriptive studies and factor analysis, effectiveness studies
What are the three main ways in which information is gathered during the evaluation process of SI intervention?
- Parent questionnaires
- Skilled observations (Informal and clinical)
- Standardized assessments
Which of the following would you NOT use to gain information from parents on their children’s sensory processing?
A. Sensory Profile
B. SIPT
C. Sensory Processing Measure
D. Touch Inventory for Elementary School-Aged Children
E. Touch Inventory for Preschoolers
B. SIPT. This is a comprehensive standardized assessment.