Don't Diss the "Dys"
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Daily Doing
100
This “dys” refers to difficulty with writing, often due to motor coordination or visual-spatial issues.
What is dysgraphia?
100
This adaptive tool helps with safety during liquid swallow.
What is a nose cup?
100
This muscle flexes your elbow so you can raise a cold drink to your mouth.
What is the biceps brachii?
100
This term is used to describe tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, dressing, and toileting.
What is ADL (activities of daily living)?
200
This "dys" describes difficulty swallowing, which may affect safety during eating and drinking
What is dysphagia? (don't confuse this with dysphasia)
200
This adaptive tool supports dressing skills.
What is a dressing stick.
200
This shoulder muscle stabilizes your arm as you toast your friends.
What is the deltoid?
200
This term is used to describe tasks such as managing finances, cooking meals, and using transportation.
What are IDLs (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living)?
300
This “dys” involves trouble with reading, decoding, or fluency — often linked to language processing.
What is dyslexia?
300
This adaptive device supports handwriting skills.
What is the writing claw?
300
This core muscle keeps you upright while sitting on a stool.
What is the rectus abdominas?
300
This occupation supports development, social skills, and motor planning — and it’s not just for fun.
What is play (or leisure)?
400
This "dys" refers to impaired motor planning, making it hard to carry out purposeful movements.
What is dyspraxia?
400
This adaptive device supports completion of tasks.
What is a visual task schedule?
400
This postural control skill helps you maintain balance while putting on pants or taking a shower.
What is single-leg stance or dynamic balance?
400
This occupation includes not just paid employment, but also retirement planning, job seeking, and volunteer roles with productivity goals.
What is work?
500
This “dys” affects the ability to produce or understand spoken language, often due to brain injury or stroke.
What is dysphasia (or aphasia)? (don't confuse this with dysphagia)
500
This equipment is used to support oral sensory seeking.
What is chewelry?
500
This precise grip pattern, involving thumb pad to lateral side of the index finger, is essential for popping the cap off your favorite beverage.
What is lateral pinch?
500
This occupation includes managing medications, attending medical appointments, and making lifestyle choices that support physical and emotional well-being.
What is health management?