Exam 2: Foundations for Occupational Therapy Practice With Children

Which theorist studied how the child's social and cultural environments influenced development and believed that different levels of social support surround the child?

Examining how an infant's hand manipulation skills change over time is an example of what concept?

Which concept is not part of the definition of family-centered care?

A child playing in the sandbox pretends the sticks are little people walking through a town. Which theorist examined this type of development?

The practitioner rolled the large ball toward the 2-year-old boy so he would use both hands to push it back. In this case, what is the ball considered?

Which statement is not true concerning play and children with physical disabilities?

Marvin is a 2-year-old boy with physical limitations. He lives in the city far from a playground, in a third-floor apartment. His parent has limited income and is currently at risk for losing her job. To what does this scenario refer?

What does the current evidence on resilience show as predictive of a child's outcomes?

The occupational therapy practitioner provides 4-year-old Alec with a lightweight bat and a tee stand so he can play more easily with his friends. What concept most closely describes this example?

Which approach focuses on manually guiding and handling a child while the child performs an activity?

What is the relationship between parents and professionals according to family-centered care?

Which sequence describes the sequence of cognitive strategy CO-OP, which is used in occupational therapy practice?

River (the occupational therapist) helps 8-year-old Tanya, who has a developmental coordination disorder, decide what would help her do better in school. Together they outline steps that she can take to meet her goals and develop strategies. After Tanya has spent a few weeks trying out the steps, River asks her how the strategies worked and what might help her in the future. What type of approach does this most closely represent?

The occupational therapy practitioner plays a game of catch to encourage 5-year-old Dante to bring both arms to midline. What concept most closely describes this example?

Which statement most closely describes the practice of sensory integration intervention?