Senses
What are the 5 senses?
Sight, Smell, hearing, touch, Taste.
What are 2 activities to stimulate the touch sensory system?
Ex: Applying different textures to skin, weighted blankets, applying different temperatures to skin, sensory bins.
When do you use non-verbal communication?
With an individual who is non-verbal or has difficulty communicating.
What does OT stand for?
Occupational therapy
What are 2 additional senses?
Proprioception and vestibular
What are 2 activities that stimulate the visual system?
Ex: Lava lamp, fiber optic lights, water wall, puzzles, sight games, friend and family pictures, etc.
What are 3 strategies you can use to communicate with individuals who are non-verbal?
Ex: communication cards/pictures, simple sign language, visual schedule, eye contact, hand gestures (pointing, wave, thumbs up), yes/no questions.
What setting do OTs work in?
Everywhere!
What is proprioception?
Knowing where your body is in space and how we move through areas with either crowded or open spaces.
What are 3 activities to stimulate taste?
Ex: taste different citrus flavors, lick an envelope, sweet vs. salty, mix foods together.
What is yes and no in sign language?
Yes: fisted hand up and down
No: pointer and middle finger with thumb
Give a definition of OT.
the therapeutic use of everyday life occupations with persons, groups, or populations (clients) to support occupational performance and participation.
What is vestibular?
Relates directly to the movement of the head through repositioning or any directional movement.
What are 4 activities to stimulate smell?
Ex: Aromatherapy, smell flowers, candles of different scents, scented markers and playdoh, baking, cooking, mix spices into paint and paint with it.
What type of non-verbal communication is universal?
Facial expression. Ex: smiling
If I was bringing a patient to a sensory room, what area of practice would this be?
Sensory and emotional regulation.
If an individual is appearing lethargic and unenergized, which aromatherapy scent would be appropriate to use?
Citrus
what are 5 activities to stimulate vestibular and proprioceptive systems?
Ex: weighted blankets, dance, swing, spin, jumping on trampoline, deep pressure, bounce on ball, weight bearing activities, heavy work, balance beam.
How does culture impact non-verbal communication?
Not all non-verbal symbols are universal which leaves room for misinterpretation
What is the role of an OT in a day hab program?
Use their expertise to analyze activities and facilitate problem-solving. Additionally, can act as activity coordinators and consultants.