Anatomy
anatomical term for shoulder blade
scapula
what is the first prewriting stroke
vertical line
What is Adjusted Age and how do you get it?
premature baby's chronological age minus the number of weeks or months they were born early, used to accurately assess their development
what is a rooting reflex
When a infant is touched on the corner of the mouth and he turns his head & opens his mouth
What is Abduction
the motion of a limb or appendage away from the midline of the body
what letters should be taught first
straight line letters: EFHILT
what assessment addresses: seeking, avoiding, sensitivity, and registration
The Sensory Profile
When a child falls forward & reaches out to catch herself with her hands, this is called?
Protective extension
what is neuroplasticity
the ability of the brain to form and reorganize synaptic connections, especially in response to learning or experience or following injury.
intervention strategies for grasp:
short writing utensil
large circumference
vertical or slant surface
grips
hand strengthening activities
pincer grasp activities
multisensory activities
A 5 year old child is brought to your outpatient clinic with parent concerns of difficulty holding their crayon or pencil in school and has difficulty throwing objects. Which standardized assessment is best to use with this child?
PDMS
Also known at the "startle reflex"
Moro reflex
what part of the brain is responsible for receptive language
Wernicke's area
A 4 year old client can demonstrate a vertical line, a horizontal line, a circle, a +, and a square. What prewriting stroke should you target next?
a parent is concerned about ADLs and IADLs, what assessment would you provide
What is the stimulus for the stepping reflex?
Holding feet against the surface, tilting the baby
what nerve innervates the palm, thumb, first, second, and half of the third finger
the median nerve
at what age should a child have a developed a tripod grasp
4-6 years old
what is the age range for the BEERY VMI
2-99
how do you test for a spinal galant reflex
run your finger down one side of the spine, watch for trunk flexion on the side of the stimulus