In General...
Sensory Systems
Motor and process skills
Guess the age
Fine Motor Skill
Routines
100
The main reason that kids should master ADL's...and it is not about "Shame and doubt"
What is autonomy...self-efficacy...self-determination?
100
I may have cognitive skills to sequence and and motor skills to carry out ADL, but if I cry during dressing and refuse to get dressed, please consider this type of sensory sensitivity.
What is Tactile sensitivity?
100
Choosing appropriate clothing, organizing, and remembering the steps of the task affect my success with dressing!
What are process skills?
100
Hi mommy! Yup, I just pulled my socks and head band off because I have great grasp patterns and balance in sitting!
What is a one year old?
100
I use this in-hand manipulation skill when pushing my button through the hole.
What is shift?
100
Interest in the bathroom or toileting process, curiosity about how the toilet flushes, playing pretend toileting, and reporting to a caregiver when they have gone to the bathroom are all indications of?
What is toileting readiness?
200
These observable, regular, and repetitive patterns of behavior help to meet role expectations at home, school, community, and work environments, leading to healthy "habits" for the future
What are routines?
200
This cognitive skill is essential in planning, organizing and sequencing the steps to dressing...Novel, don't you think?
What is Praxis or motor planning?
200
Coordinating, manipulating, gripping and using two hands together relate to this, as noted in the OTPF
What are motor skills?
200
I learned how to button large buttons already, but now I can zip, as long as someone starts it for me- I am not quite independent yet, but I am getting there!
What is a 3 year old?
200
I use this fine motor skill when stabilizing the zipper with one hand and engaging zipper with my other hand.
What is bimanual skill? What is differentiated bimanual skills?
200
This component of clothing can support independence in toileting because it can make clothing easier to remove.
What are elastic waistbands?
300
I really need this in order to WANT to complete basic ADL's independently! Another word for this is ambition!
What is motivation?
300
If I cannot see what I am doing, I may rely heavily on this system when brushing my hair. All bumps brushed out!
What is tactile system?
300
This pinch is necessary when zipping up my jacket...I also use it when turning a key in a lock to open a door.
What is a lateral pinch?
300
I can pull down my pants and find arm holes in my shirt. Mommy is proud of me!
What is a 2 year old?
300
I use this grasp when pushing my shoe lace through the hole of my sneaker.
What is pincer grasp?
300
The morning routine can include many different activities. Consider incorporating this to stay on task?
What is a visual schedule?
400
This strategy, not to be confused with a broken record, helps kids with memory, attention span, or coordination difficulties, learn to complete ADL tasks competently.
What is repetition, practice, or rehearsal?
400
If I can just touch to find the tag, I will know front versus back when donning my shirt compensating for which sensory system?
Visual System
400
Being able to button or zip my coat without looking requires me to use this function.
What is somatosensory function or haptic perception?
400
I can use the bathroom all by myself (the entire sequence); I can also buckle, zip (on/off track), snap, but I cannot yet tie shoes!
What is 4 years old?
400
I use this skill when holding M&M's in my palm while bringing them one at a time to my mouth (without dropping any).
What is palm to finger translation with stabilization?
400
Cleaning up toys to limit distractions, dimming the lights, turning off the TV, and playing soothing music are all strategies to support this routine.
What is the bedtime routine?
500
Includes family beliefs, values, and attitudes about child-rearing, autonomy, and self-reliance.
What are cultural expectations?
500
I need this system to help me when putting pants on in standing. I can really sense my ankle position when standing on one leg!
What is the proprioceptive system?
500
Braiding my own hair requires that I hold pieces in my 4th and fifth digits while connecting pieces with my first two fingers and thumb. -Important in achieving this fine motor skill needed for stabilization.
What is separation of the hand?
500
I need at least 8 hours of sleep but most often get less than that. It really affects my mood!
What is adolescence or 12-18 years of age?
500
This strategy helps me to get organized and keep on time during morning routines.
What is plan ahead... choose clothes the night before...make a visual…or pack backpack the night before?
500
Including these during bath time can help make bath time fun, reduce fears around bath time, and provide a sense of autonomy when given a choice.
What are toys?