Misc tx terms

Question 1

What is scaffolding?

Answer 1

The practitioner helps the ct by performing parts of the task if the task if too difficult

Question 2

What is fading?

Answer 2

Ot gradually withdrawals support & lets ct take over

Question 3

What is coaching?

Answer 3

OT provides verbal expectations & support to assist ct to reach goals

Question 4

What’s adjunctive activity?

Answer 4

AKA preparatory - therapeutic exercise, orthotics, sensory stimulation, PAMS

Question 5

What’s enabling activity?

Answer 5

Non-purposeful & don’t have inherent goal (e.g. inclined standing board, BTE [Baltimore Therapeutic Equipment] work simulator)

Question 6

What’s purposeful activity?

Answer 6

Purposeful & goal-oriented - e.g. cooking in clinic kitchen

Question 7

What’s occupation-based activity/intervention?

Answer 7

Purposeful, goal-oriented, natural enviro, ct-directed occupation that matches their goals - e.g. applying for job, walking dog, taking bus