Jacob Week 1

Play-Based Interventions

100

True or False: Play can be used as part of a sensory-based intervention program

True

200

What are the 3 main ways an OT uses play as an intervention?

As a reward for other therapy, as a tool to develop skills, as a way to improve play as an occupation

300

Playing with a pegboard is an example of using play to work on what skill?

Fine motor skills

400

Name at least one symptom of Jacobs that could be worked on through play and how

Sensory processing, socialization skills, motor skills, communication skills and more

500

Name and describe at least one theory that explains why children play

Any of the following:

• Surplus Energy theory: Children need to play to release excess energy that is built up after long periods of sitting
• Recreational of relaxation theory: Play replenishes energy and is used to relax and restore the energy used up in work
• Practice or pre exercise theory: Play allows children to practice skills they need for later survival or practice roles needed for adulthood
• Recapitulation theory: Play development recreated the development of the species
• Psychoanalytic theory: Play helps children cope with/manage emotions, and develop situations to developmental tasks
• Arousal modulation theory: A child plays because their nervous system has too much or needs more stimulation
• Metacommunicative theory: Children learn to perform on two levels at once - reality and make believe
• Cognitive theory: Play fosters cognitive development and abstract thinking. Play is a method of problem solving, reducing risks and consequences, and increasing flexibility

Sensory Processing Disorders

100

Sensory and tactile defensiveness is a result of being _____reactive to stimuli?

Over

200

A child that displays excessive fear of everyday movements that may challenge balance likely has what sensory processing disorder?

Gravitational Insecurity

300

This type of sensory modulation disorder can be very dangerous because a child may not recognize when he/she is in pain or injured

Sensory under-responsive

400

Dyspraxia falls under what category of sensory disorders?

Sensory based motor disorders

500

Name at least one symptom Jacob shows that indicates he experiences sensory defensiveness

Jacob has very specific and limited preferences for food, clothing, and play activities. He avoids a number of activities due to the unpleasant sensory aspects of the activity which thereby impede his socialization and play skill development.

Role of OT

100

True or False: Social stories can be used to help a child with autism react to changing environments?

True

200

Name one difference between OT services in early intervention and OT services in the preschool setting 

EI: emphasis on play based PreK: emphasis on success in learning environment 

EI: Direct role of caregiver PreK: indirect role of caregiver 

300

Identify 1 way occupational therapists can address wandering/bolting in children with ASD.

Visual cues, education in-service events for other adults, Big red safety tool kit

400

What is the purpose of developing a sensory diet and how can this be used to help children with ASD? 

Provides the child with a sensory routine to help with performance. For example, after a child sits for an interval of time they may then get up and walk or do chair push ups etc. to reset sensory needs.  

500

Name 3 ways school content can be modified to meet the needs of children with ASD.

1. Chunk information 

2. Use of simple phrases ("do next" and "all done") ("first, then"

3. Change content delivery (visual vs. auditory)

Assessment & Early Signs of Autism

100

True or false: One early sign of autism is if the infant does not respond when his/her name is called? 

True 

200

Early signs of autism appear before what age? 

2 

300

Name 1 assessment tool that can be used to screen for ASD

Autism Behavior Checklist, Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised, Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children, Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers etc. 

400

Which assessment tool would help with intervention planning, research, and/or screening?

1. Mullen Scales of Early Learning  

2. Sensory Processing Measure 

3. Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised 

3. Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised 

500

Name 1 assessment tool you would use with Jacob and tell us why you chose this tool

Many options!