GI Symptoms
Dr. Adolf Meyer developed the "big 4" of OT around the idea of needing to balance play, rest, sleep, and this 4-letter word
work
Cross-Cultural Competence
the ability to think, feel, and act in ways that acknowledge, respect, and build upon ethnic, sociocultural, and linguistic diversity.
-occupations are embedded in family and community cultural practices
At what age can a child be tested for Autism Spectrum Disorder
18 months old
ADLs
self care
red flags for epilepsy
OTs are expert makers and utilizers of these rigid supports used to immobilize or brace a limb
splints
Hierarchical Development
prerequisite skills needed* - baby has to be able to sit up before can expect to have fine motor control
- Less emphasis on stages and more on person as whole and development in relation to environment, roles and occupations
Who diagnoses ASD?
Pediatric Neurologist
Developmental Pediatricians
Child Psychologists
Child Psychiatrists
moderate assist
partial physical prompt
percentage of clients with feeding concerns
70%
Mountain climbing once again thanks to OT, Aron Ralston had his survival story told in this 2010 James Franco Film
127 Hours
Bilateral coordination
The ability to use both sides of the body together in a smooth, simultaneous, and coordinated manner.
What is the prevalence of ASD in the United States?
1 in 44 as of 2021
maladaptive behavior
Behaviors targeted for reduction (BTR)
symptoms of ADHD
persistent pattern of inattention, difficulty remembering things, trouble with managing time, organizational tasks, hyperactivity and/or impulsivity that interferes with learn and daily life.
OTs help people with dressing, bathing, feeding, and other ADLS, short for "activities of" this
Activities of Daily Living
Dyspraxia
Deficient motor planning that is often related to a decrease in sensory processing
What are 3 diagnosic criteria for ASD?
adaptive response
behavior
symptoms of depression
loss of interest in once-favorite activities, a noticeable worsening in hygiene, chronic feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness and irritability. At its most serious, depression can include frequent thoughts about death and/or suicide.
Nearly 1/3 of OTs work with children, often on the kids/ cacography bad this skill
Handwriting
Visual Motor Integration
The ability to visually take in information, process it and be able to coordinate your physical movement in relation to what has been viewed. It involves the combination of visual perception and motor coordination. Difficulty with visual motor skills can result in inaccurate reaching, pointing and grasping of objects, as well as difficulty with copying, drawing, tracing and cutting.
what are the most common interventions/therapies for ASD?
Occupational Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy
Physical Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)
Special education models: TEACCH