Sensory & Regulation
This type of sensory input includes joint compression and heavy work.
What is proprioceptive input?
This core strengthening exercise mimics animal movement on all fours.
What is bear walk?
This device helps non-speaking children express wants and needs.
What is an AAC device?
This type of feeding is led by the child and based on responsiveness.
What is responsive feeding?
Why did the OT bring a ladder to the clinic?
Because the goals were set too high!
Name one strategy to help a child who covers their ears during transitions.
What are noise-canceling headphones?
A child with poor balance might benefit from walking on this.
What is a balance beam?
A child who only repeats long scripts may be in which stage of language development?
What is gestalt language processing?
Refusing wet foods but accepting crunchy textures may indicate sensitivity in which area?
What is oral tactile defensiveness?
Why did the PT cross the road?
To work on dynamic balance on uneven surfaces!
This term describes difficulty interpreting and responding to sensory information appropriately.
What is sensory modulation disorder?
Toe-walking without neurological or orthopedic cause may relate to what sensory behavior?
What is sensory seeking?
Around what age do most children typically begin combining two words to form simple phrases?
What is 18–24 months?
This oral motor skill involves side-to-side tongue movement.
What is lingual lateralization?
What did Captain Jack Sparrow say when he met the SLP?
Finally a wench who can help me fix me Arrrrrrrrrrrs
This tool is often used to increase seated attention for children who are under-responsive.
What is a wiggle cushion or therapy ball?
This activity targets crossing midline and bilateral coordination.
What is figure 8 tracing or ball pass across body?
What is the first goal when introducing core vocabulary with AAC?
What is modeling during daily routines?
A foundational step before introducing new foods in therapy.
What is building trust through non-food exploration?
Why shouldn't you give a balloon to Elsa?
She'll just let it go...
A child who avoids messy play and hates brushing teeth may be showing signs of what?
What is tactile defensiveness?
A preschooler avoids stairs and jumping; what gross motor skill is most likely delayed?
What is postural control or bilateral coordination?
A child who rarely initiates speech but shows understanding may benefit from which approach?
What is aided language stimulation or naturalistic play-based therapy?
A feeding plan should always include input from which two therapy disciplines?
What are OT and ST?
How do you know when your clock is still hungry?
It goes back four seconds.