Quiz 3

Question 1

What problem areas do the sensorimotor approach address?

Answer 1

motor, sensorimotor, perception + cognition

Question 2

What does the sensorimotor approach focus on?

Answer 2

motor skills, sensory integration, + processing skills

Question 3

What clients benefit from the sensorimotor approach?

Answer 3

motor difficulties, mental disorders, all ages

Question 4

What does function look like in the sensorimotor FOR?

Answer 4

ability to learn + use all age-level skills

Question 5

What does dysfunction look like for a child using sensorimotor FOR?

Answer 5

decreased achievement in age-level milestones

Question 6

What does dysfunction look like for an adult using sensorimotor FOR?

Answer 6

neurological or physiological interference w/ daily life

Question 7

What is the sensorimotor treatment focus?

Answer 7

participation in movement + games to produce adaptive response in functional/meaningful activities

Question 8

How is change in neurological function brought about?

Answer 8

sensory stimulation, repetition, self-directed goals

Question 9

What changes occur with physical activity?

Answer 9

muscle tone, strength, ROM + chemical brain changes

Question 10

What is the role of the OT in the sensorimotor FOR?

Answer 10

leader - equipment + ideas ready, takes cues from clients, motivation, provides just right challenges, knowledgable in SI + neuro

Question 11

What are some possible sensorimotor goals?

Answer 11

sensory stimulation for adaptive response, improve or maintain, motivate, higher cognitive skills, feedback + problem-solving, sense of mastery + well-being

Question 12

What are some examples of sensorimotor activities?

Answer 12

parachute, exercise, music in movement

Question 13

What do new games provide?

Answer 13

ability to express aggressiveness w/o competition for all levels + ages

Question 14

What do parachute games provide?

Answer 14

reaching, neck extension, spine flexion, vestibular + proprioception

Question 15

What do bioenergetic provide?

Answer 15

ability to express feelings through movement (ex. breathing)

Question 16

What are exercise groups?

Answer 16

exercise to music, motivating/encouraging, education, reinforcement, progress checks, mutual support, feedback

Question 17

What are sensorimotor activity groups addressing anxiety, hostility and despair?

What are some examples?

What are some behaviors addressed?

Answer 17

alternative to seclusion + restraint but not a reward in school, mental health + correctional facilities

applying heat or cold, wrapping in blankets, bean bag chairs, swing, music, etc.

agitation, wandering, withdrawal, lethargy, stress

*survey should be completed prior detailing preferences, patterns + sensitivities

Question 18

What is the Ross 5 stage group?

What are some alerting examples?

What are some calming examples?

Answer 18

includes severely impaired + chronically ill clients participating in organized sequences that are either calming or alerting

ice, smells, vibration

massage, blanket

Question 19

What are movement groups?

What are some examples?

Answer 19

includes CP + motor delay clients -
encourages imitation, peer support + feedback - builds social skills, confidence + self-efficacy

gardening, fishing, animal walks, balloon games

Question 20

What are task-oriented groups for those with physical disabilities?

Answer 20

goals + tasks decided through client interviews

Question 21

What are music in movement groups?

Answer 21

can relax or invigorate

Question 22

What is the process of group leadership?

Answer 22

intro - cognitive level explanation w/
warm up

activity - 30 to 50 min, facilitate
adaptive response, several short
activities

sharing + processing - express
feelings about group work

generalizing - other ways clients can
get sensorimotor input

Question 23

What is the focus of the Allen cognitive disabilities group?

Answer 23

measure + monitor problem solving + safety

Question 24

What are the methods for providing assistance?

Answer 24

facilitate, probe, observe, rescue

Question 25

What is cognitive disability?

Answer 25

limitations in sensorimotor actions due to physical/chemical brain structures producing limits in routine task behavior

Question 26

What is task analysis?

Answer 26

determining complexity by breaking it into steps

Question 27

What is the Allen functional info processing system?

Answer 27

cues - environment + materials attention action/activity - combines cues + attention to elicit response

Question 28

What are the categories for considering cognitive impact on task performance?

Answer 28

attention, motor actions, cognitive awareness

Question 29

What are the 6 cognitive levels?

Answer 29

1 - automatic 2 - postural 3 - manual 4 - goal directed 5 - exploratory 6 - planned

Question 30

What are automatic actions?

Answer 30

client usually bed ridden, do not benefit from group, respond to internal cues OT should provide sensory stimulation for motor response

Question 31

What are postural actions?

Answer 31

imitate gross motor actions, respond to proprioceptive input, can assist care giver, 24 care needed, do not benefit from group

Question 32

What are manual actions?

Answer 32

perform manual actions in response to tactile cues, 30 sec attention span, basic independent grooming tasks, need supervision

Question 33

What are goal directed actions?

Answer 33

more purposeful activity, asks for assistance, basic living skills, responds to visual cues, need assistance with new + more advanced things

Question 34

What are exploratory actions?

Answer 34

trial + error, inductive learning, imitates new procedures, can be given choices, deficits in anticipation + planning, concrete thinking

Question 35

What are planned actions?

Answer 35

no disability, deductive reasoning, plans ahead, organized behavior, verbal + written directions, use of symbols

Question 36

What is function and dysfunction in the Allen FOR?

Answer 36

continuum - focused on learning optimal environment for safe + purposeful participation

Question 37

What does change and motivation look like according to the Allen FOR?

Answer 37

if change is irreversible -> manipulate environment strategies -> lighting, assistance, choices reinforcers -> success + positive social response

Question 38

What does cognitive disability group intervention look like?

Answer 38

homogeneous, level 3+, some client move up, others plateau

Question 39

What is the role of the leader in the Allen FOR?

Answer 39

directive - chooses task + limits choices; focus on task analysis, environment, instructing

Question 40

What is the structure and goal for a level 2/3 group?

Answer 40

movement activities

Question 41

What is the structure and goal for a level 3 group?

Answer 41

manipulation + repetition, 30 min

Question 42

What is the structure and goal for a level 4 group?

Answer 42

goal directed, limited attention, <1 hr, have finished sample, helpful demonstration, probing questions, remove distraction, clearly mark supplies

Question 43

What is the structure and goal for a level 5 group?

Answer 43

focus on safety, impulsive w/ lack of planning, more complex directions

Question 44

What is the process of an Allen group?

Answer 44

intro - explain purpose activity - leader + client interaction, doing, clean up sharing - informal w/ recognition processing - express feelings at end generalizing - only at level 5 application - to everyday life