Theory Flashcards
most theories and frames of reference comes from
piaget
piaget emphasized
that development occurs through the interaction between the environment and the child’s innate abilities.
piaget identified four levels of cognitive function
sensorimotor, pre-operational, concrete operational, formal operational
what are some limitations on piaget
lacked appreciation for the influence of culture, society and technology on development
Why is it essential for OT’s to be aware of cognitive development
what is the overview of the development of occupations
how does the whole picture of
Motor and Praxis
Sensory-Perceptual
Emotion Regulation
Cognitive
Communication
Social Skills
What is the ICF
international classification of functioning, disability and health
Classification system for health and health-related domains
Depicts the dynamic interaction between a person and his or her environment at all levels of function
Extension of the ICF, the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Children and Youth
ICF is used a lot for
motor interventions
ICF asks you to choose a
top down approach or bottom up approach.
top down is a ________ lens
broader
bottom up approach is more a __________ lens
macro
top down approach
Therapist considers multiple aspects of child’s performance
-Environment plays important role
-Look at routines, activity patterns, contextual supports and opportunities for participation.
bottom up approach
Focus is on underlying performance or performance impairments
-Intervention focuses
(increasing strength, reducing anxiety etc)
-By gaining new skills, child’s performance may generalize to a range of activities
which approach deals with environmental factors and personal factors firsts
top down.
which approach deals with physical body structures first
bottom up