Scope of practice/Evaluation
Theories
Educational Practice setting
Sensory Processing
Random
100

This level describes a practitioner who is new to practice or a population and requires supervision as they develop clinical reasoning and skills.

What is Entry-level

100

This theory follows the normal developmental sequence as a guide to address the client's current functional level and facilitate engagement in age-appropriate tasks.

What is developmental 

100

This principle of IDEA states that every student is entitled to an education at no cost to the family.

What is FAPE (Free Appropriate public Education)

100

These principles include providing just-right challenges, using play as the medium, and fostering adaptive responses.

Guiding principles of Sensory integration theory

100

Activities such as pushing, pulling, carrying heavy items, or jumping provide input for this sensory system.

What are proprioceptive strategies

200

This type of supervision requires the supervisor to be physically present and immediately available.

(Made for entry-level practitioners)

Direct/continuous supervision

200

This theory uses interventions designed to improve strength, ROM and endurance.

What is Biomechanical

200

This principle of IDEA ensures that students are educated alongside peers without disabilities to the maximum extent possible.

What is Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

200

Dysfunction in this system may lead to poor balance, gravitational insecurity, or difficulty with bilateral coordination.

What is vestibular system

200

The expected outcomes of this intervention include improved self-regulation, attention, coordination, and participation in daily life.

What is the expected outcome with sensory integration interventions.

300

This type of supervision involves daily, direct contact with the OT at the work site.

Close supervision
300

This theory focuses on compensatory strategies and adaptive techniques are used to increase independence. 

What is Rehabilitative

300

This federal legislation focuses on results of education, prevents problems through early intervention, and improves children's academic achievement and functional outcomes.

What is Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA)

300

Impairment in this sense may result in poor body awareness, clumsiness, or difficulty grading force during movement.

What is proprioceptive

300

This plan is created for infants and toddlers under Part C and includes family goals and services. 

What is an Individualized family service plan (IFSP)

400

This professional has the role of initiating the screening process and evaluation.

Who is the OTR

400

Interventions of this theory involve handling techniques. Which are used to inhibit abnormal patterns and facilitate desired movements.

What is Neurodevelopmental 

400

This section of IDEA provides for early intervention services for infants and toddlers, ages birth to 3. 

What is Part C

400

Dysfunction in this sense may cause difficulty with reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, or depth perception.

What is the visual system
400

This outlines measurable annual goals, services, and supports designed to meet the unique needs of a student.

What is an individualized education plan

500

In our framework, this phrase refers to utilizing occupations as interventions when working with the pediatric population.

"Occupations as a mean"

500

This theory suggests sensory processing issues create difficulty in interpreting environmental stimuli. Interventions are designed to produce adaptive responses that lead to improved engagement. 

What is Sensory Integration

500

These tips include listening actively, respecting family priorities, and maintaining open communication.

What is tips when working with parents

500

This strategy for modulation involves using calming or alerting sensory input to regulate arousal levels.

What is Sensory modulation

500

This term describes a severe, chronic disability that manifests before age 22 and results in substantial functional limitations.

Developmental disability

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