Definitions
This concept challenges the RT to enhance the skills and the societal images of their clients.
Normalization
This intervention involves exercise and enhancing motor skills and coordination
Physical Activity
A person on the spectrum can experience sensory overload in which sensory modality?
Any or all
What is a developmental disability?
A disability that occurs during the developmental period and impacts brain development
This intervention has been found to foster language development, behavioral, and social skills
Pet Therapy
This doctrine states “services be provided in the _____________ that allows for growth and maximization of developmental potential.”
Least Restrictive Environment
This intervention helps participants to learn social cues and how to develop friendships
Social Skills
Identify an age related problem common to Down Syndrome. What is more likely to be diagnosed as they get older?
Higher rates of Alzheimer Disease
Development of functional skills to increase independence and leisure skill development
Purpose of RT for ASD
This intervention assists in decreasing sensitivities and increases awareness of the environment
Sensory Stimulation
This is a complex neurobiological condition affecting the ways an individual processes and responds to information and sensory stimuli
Autism Spectrum Disorder
One purpose of community integration
This intervention helps participants apply socialization, decision making, and leisure awareness skills in real world environments
Identify at least 2 safety precautions you need to take when working with someone with ASD
No awareness of danger or pain
May wander
May need behavior plan to decrease hurting self
Why is repetition and patience necessary when teaching new skills to clients with ID?
It takes them longer to learn
The purpose of expressive arts
This intervention assists participants in finding ways to express themselves
This is a disability characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior
Intellectual Disability
This intervention works to increase leisure awareness, leisure skills, decision making skills, and increases independence
Leisure Education
Statistics indicate more than 60% of people with ID will experience this at some point in their lives.
Sexual Abuse
Identify 3 settings where an RT might work with someone with either ID or ASD
Judged by host
One purpose of Physical Activity for individuals on the spectrum
This intervention helps to develop coordination and is found to help reduce agitation and self-stimulating behavior