Frames of References

General

100

This is a "plausible or scientifically acceptable general principles of body principles offer to explain phenomena" (Websters, nd). 

What is theory?

200

This provides systematic approach to specific intervention activities/techniques to specific populations.

What is frame of reference?

300

FOR, critical reasoning, therapeutic use of self, activities, NH environment, teaching-learning process, sensory stimulation, & occupation are examples of this type of technique OTs are competent in. 

What is a legitimate tool?

400

This provides therapists with specific methods & guidelines for occupational therapy intervention. 

What is a model?

500

This involves one's ADLs, IADLs, sleep & rest, work, education, leisure, play, & social participation.

What is occupation?

Common PED FORs

100

This frame of reference describes the temporal sequence in which specific skills should be expected. Downside, this FOR does not consider external factors. 

What is developmental frame of reference?

200

This frame of reference emphasizes the use of functional tasks to guide children's behavior.  Successful performance is achieved when the person & environment interact. 

What is motor learning FOR? 

300

The goal of this FOR to improve functional movement, postural control through the use of therapeutic handling & analyzing atypical movement patterns.

What is neurodevelopmental FOR?

400

This is used to understand a child's movement, behavior, engagement in play, ADLs, social and educational activities. This focuses on behavioral responses to environmental demands.

What is sensory integration FOR?

500

This FOR focuses on the use of reinforcement to guide appropriate learning or behavioral response. 

What is behavioral FOR?

Frames of References

100

This involves a client's ability to interpret visual sensory information. 

What is visual perception?

200

This FOR has a parent centered approach to understanding the parent-child dynamic specific to sensory systems.

What is STAR?

300

This involves how a child's thoughts can influence their behaviors.

What is cognitive behavioral FOR?

400

This focuses on a child's progression to become an independent learner. The end goal is to be an autonomous learner.

What is 4 quadrant FOR? 

500

Considers the opportunity and ability to interact with peers as crucial to development.

What is social participation?

Dynamic Systems Theory

100

This frame of reference is where dynamic systems theory derived from.

What is motor learning FOR?

200

This FOR recently adapted from developmentally based approach to dynamic systems theory approach.

What is NDT 2.0?

300

Dynamic systems theory always considers this for potential reasons for delays.

What are external factors? 

400

Dynamic systems theory uses this approach.

What is top-down? 

500

Per the motor learning FOR, dynamic systems says movement emerges from this interaction.

What is person-task-environment?

Even more FOR!!! :)

100

The underlining skills needed for handwriting.

What is handwriting FOR?

200

This is a mental health FOR. Focused on a client's strengths rather than their deficits to support their autonomy. 

What is strength-based ASD FOR?

300

This FOR is kinesiology based addressing ROM, strength, & endurance.

What is biomechanical FOR?

400

This most important occupation to a child is this.

What is play?

500

This FOR for school-aged children assumes poor mental health can lead to dysfunction in meaningful daily occupations.

What is school-aged children with anxiety & depression?