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One leadership principle the TRS should follow when working with autistic children is to:
Cleft palate refers to
malformation of the upper jaw
Alzheimer’s type dementia is caused by
biological changes in the brain.
The failure of the vertebral column to develop completely is called
Typical treatment for a decubitus ulcer includes
bed rest and antibiotics.
What are the 2 types of arthritis?
Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid
Fluid accumulation in the brain
Hydrocephalus
Order of the spinal column from top down:
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral
Genetic, produces gradually wasting muscle, with accompanying weakness:
Muscular Dystrophy
Guillain-Barre Syndrome results from
the demyelination process.
How is Myasthenia Gravis different from Muscular Dystrophy?
MG’s problems are caused by nerve connection issues and MD has problems with muscle cells.
A genetic disease that usually is passed from the mother to the male infant.
Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy
The primary role of therapeutic recreation specialist working with individuals who have autism is to
promote independent functioning to the greatest extent possible.
Effectively reduce range of motion and flexibility in disease affected joints.
Contractures
Common etiologies that may lead to scoliosis:
spina bifida, different leg lengths, and an imbalance of muscle strength on either side of the axial skeleton.
Amputations ________ to the joint are preferable.
Distal
Systematic and highly inflammatory, often involving more than one joint.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rhett’s disorder has been reported equally in both _____ and ______.
Males and Females
Children and adults with ADHD are at an increased risk for
mood disorders such as depression and anxiety.
Inability to recognize sensory stimuli. Unable to interpret sensations and recognize things.
Agnosia
Speech is vague, with excessive use of indefinite terms such as “thing” and “it”. Comprehension of spoken and written language also deteriorates.
Aphasia
Inability to carry out motor activities despite intact comprehension and motor function Individuals may be impaired in their use of objects (brushing one’s teeth) or to execute previously learned motor acts (writing one’s name).
Apraxia
*Short Answer*
List three diseases besides Alzheimer’s where dementia may occur?
Parkinson’s, Vascular dementia, Pick’s disease, Creutzfeld-Jacob disease, Huntington’s, HIV
*Short Answer*
What are two signs that a potential skin lesion may be forming on a client? What are two ways to avoid them?
Signs: redness, pain, inflammation
Ways to avoid: a brief cessation of activity or a simple change of posture may be all that is required to avoid development of troublesome and occasionally lethal ulcerations of the skin.
*Short Answer*
List two REC THERAPY programs that have been successful in working with children with ODD, CD, and ADHD.
Physically active games, arts and crafts, storytelling, and role-playing activities, outdoor/adventure activities