Framework-Performance Skills/MOTOR SKILLS

Question 0

Motor skills

Answer 0

Occupational performance skills OBSERVED as the person interacts with and moves task objects and self around the task environment

• aligns
• stabilizes
• positions
• reaches
• bends
• grips
• manipulates
• coordinates
• moves
• lifts
• walks
• transports
• calibrates
• flows
• endures
• paces

Question 1

Performance skills

Answer 1

One of the 5 domains 
Goal directed actions observable as small units of engagement in daily life occupations 
Learned and developed over time 
The clients demonstrated abilities 
Closely linked and used in combination with one another 
Actions that have a purpose 
1) motor skills
2) process skills 
3) social interaction skills

Question 2

Aligns

Answer 2

Interacts with task objects without evidence of persistent propping or persistent leaning

Question 3

Stabilizes

Answer 3

Moves through task environment and interacts with task objects without momentary propping or loss of balance

Question 4

Positions

Answer 4

Positions self an effective distance from task objects and without evidence of awkward body positioning

• prone=lay on belly
• supine=on back
• sideline=side

Question 5

Reaches

Answer 5

Effectively extends the arm and, when appropriate, bends the trunk to effectively grasp or place task objects that are out of reach

Question 6

Bends

Answer 6

Flexes or rotates the trunk as appropriate to the task to grasp or place task objects out of reach or when sitting down

Question 7

Grips

Answer 7

Effectively pinches or grasps task objects such that the objects do not slip
(From the persons fingers)

Question 8

Manipulates

Answer 8

Uses dexterous finger movements, without evidence of fumbling, when manipulating task objects
(Manipulating buttons when buttoning)

Question 9

Coordinates

Answer 9

Uses two or more body parts together to manipulate, hold, and/or stabilize task objects without evidence of fumbling task objects or slipping from ones grasp

Question 10

Moves

Answer 10

Effectively pushes or pulls task objects along a supporting surface, pulls to open or pushes to close doors and drawers, or pushes on wheels to propel a wheelchair

Question 11

Lifts

Answer 11

Effectively raises or lifts task objects without evidence of increased effort

Question 12

Walks

Answer 12

During task performance, ambulates (walk) on level surfaces without shuffling the feet, becoming unstable, propping, or using assisistive devices

Question 13

Transports

Answer 13

Carries task objects from one place to another while walking or moving in a wheelchair

Question 14

Calibrates

Answer 14

Uses movements of appropriate force, speed, or extent when interacting with task objects (not crushing objects, pushing a door with enough force that it closes)

Question 15

Flows

Answer 15

Uses smooth and fluid arm and wrist movements when interacting with task objects
(Handwriting)

Question 16

Endures

Answer 16

Persists and completes the task without showing obvious evidence of physical fatigue, pausing to rest, or stopping to catch ones breath

Question 17

Paces

Answer 17

Maintains a consistent and effective rate or tempo of performance throughout the entire task