NICU
What are some 2 activities an OT might perform in the NICU setting?
* feeding
* promoting self regulation
* promoting tolerance of handling
* positioning
* splinting
* family education and advocacy
* OT advocacy across disciplines
What is the name of the free program that a child under the age of 3 can receive early intervention services through in our state?
Tennessee Early Intervention Services
All pediatric OT services provided should be ______ centered
client
At what age is a fetus considered viable?
Typically defined as 23-24 weeks gestation
Does obtaining early intervention services require a referral from a medical professional?
No
What should OTs use to guide decision making?
theory!
How many levels of NICUs are there?
4
what plays a critical role in determining success in early intervention?
family participation/ buy in to the therapeutic process
What act speaks specifically about the right to free public education for children with disabilities?
IDEA
How many levels of alertness does an infant cycle through?
6
Name 2 pediatric OT assessments that are commonly used in early intervention services?
Peabody
Sensory Profile (preschool form ages 2-5), infant version
Developmental Assessment of Young Children (DAYC-2)
Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP)
The Developmental Profile
Name the steps in the OT process?
Referral, Evaluation, Intervention
Name 3 steps in becoming certified by the Neonatal Therapy Certification Board?
* Practice for 3 years
* Complete at least 3500 hours of practice in the NICU
* 40 hours of education about NICU specific content
* 40 hours of mentored experience
* passing score on exam
Name 2 certifications that may be helpful for an occupational therapist to have in the early intervention setting?
SOS feeding approach
DIR floor time
NDT
Seating and Mobility
Name 3 things that parents want when working with an occupational therapist?
* a true partnership
* effectiveness
* a dependable resource for objective, specific information
* sensitivity and responsiveness to their concerns
* positive, optimistic attitudes
* flexibility in service delivery and in communication style