Deck 17: Using Sensory Integration Theory in Coaching

Question 1

Teaching parents how to implement a Wilbarger protocol at home and monitoring their use of this technique is a good example of coaching.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Children without disabilities may benefit when the coaching model is used in schools.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Coaching should be used when possible as a substitute for direct intervention.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Coaching may require as much time as direct intervention.

Question 5

There is strong evidence for the use of passive sensory-based interventions (SBIs) for children with sensory integration (SI) and processing disorders.

Question 6

Coaching should promote empowerment and independence of the coaching partner.

Question 7

Coaching can be used as a primary type of service delivery for children with sensory integrative (SI) dysfunction.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT included as a part of the coaching process?

A)Observation
B)Directing
C)Reflection
D)Reframing

Question 9

Enabling teachers to understand a child's outbursts as a feature of his or her sensory over-responsivity as opposed to a behavioral or personality flaw is an example of which coaching strategy?

A)Action
B)Observation
C)Reflection
D)Reframing

Question 10

Which of the following statements is NOT accurate about coaching?

A)A major goal of coaching is to enhance the coaching partner's capacity for solving everyday problems.
B)The quality of the partnership between coach and coaching partner is key to the success of the program.
C)Coaches need to be experts in their field before using the coaching model.
D)Coaches must be willing to respect the constraints under which the partner works.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT considered a prescriptive sensory-based intervention (SBI)?

A)Wilbarger protocol
B)Weighted vests
C)Ayres Sensory Integration intervention
D)Alternative seating

Question 12

In which of the following examples would use of a sensory diet be congruent with the coaching model?

A)Therapist works with child's teacher to develop suitable options for movement breaks within the classroom.
B)Therapist provides sit-disc cushion for child to sit on in class and a schedule for when to use it throughout the day.
C)Therapist trains the teacher in how to implement a multisensory handwriting program in the class.
D)Therapist pulls the child out of the classroom for a half hour each day to provide opportunities for tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive input.