Deck 13: The Science of Intervention: Creating Direct Intervention From Theory

Question 1

The science of occupational therapy intervention using Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) involves the implementation of therapeutic activities and providing opportunities that ______________.

A)Are enjoyable for the child and explore possible leisure interests
B)Support self-regulation and sensory awareness, and that challenge underlying sensory processing abilities aimed at ameliorating specific aspects of sensory integrative (SI)dysfunction.
C)Include an evidence-based, predetermined sensory diet
D)Are aimed at establishing a therapeutic relationship, emphasizing creativity in the modification of activities to fit the child's interests, and focusing on building trust with the child

Answer 1

Support self-regulation and sensory awareness, and that challenge underlying sensory processing abilities aimed at ameliorating specific aspects of sensory integrative (SI)dysfunction.

Question 2

Identify the primary sensory system that is being targeted by applying deep pressure touch during movement, and by jumping and bouncing activities.

A)Tactile
B)Vestibular
C)Visual
D)Proprioception

Answer 2

Proprioception

Question 3

Identify the primary sensory integration (SI) problem(s) being addressed by an activity that asks the child to locate specific shapes hidden in a sand box.

A)Tactile modulation and discrimination problems
B)Vestibular and balance problems
C)Atypical tactile seeking behavior
D)Poor body awareness and proprioception

Answer 3

Tactile modulation and discrimination problems

Question 4

Identify the primary sensory integration (SI) problem(s) being addressed by an activity that asks the child to go through an obstacle course of five steps, and then go through it again in a new way.

A)Tactile modulation and discrimination problems, and poor body awareness
B)Vestibular processing and balance problems
C)Motor planning problems, poor motor sequencing, and decreased ideational praxis
D)Visual spatial and form perception problems

Question 5

A therapist controls the intensity of the sensations or input that is provided during intervention by changing qualities such as ____________.

A)Amount of force, rhythmicity, duration, and speed
B)The sensory system required to process the sensations
C)Size, shape, and color
D)The child's level of attention, arousal, and motivation

Question 6

Sensations that tend to be calming, reduce arousal level, and are often perceived as less intense tend to be provided ______________.

A)Intermittently, or randomly
B)Quickly and with great force to ensure that the input is registered
C)Slowly, rhythmically, and gently
D)By swinging and spinning

Question 7

Which of the following is TRUE regarding children who are sensory seeking?

A)Most also have poor sensory discrimination and seek input excessively to help them process the input more accurately.
B)Most are also under-responsive, which is why they need or want to seek sensory input excessively.
C)Many children who crave sensation do not have poor sensory processing, or other kinds of sensory processing deficits.
D)Sensory seeking excessively tends to be organizing and calming for most children, and especially for children who tend to be over-reactive to sensory stimuli.

Question 8

What intervention approaches are often effective in normalizing or regulating sensory modulation in children who have been identified with significant over-responsivity or hypersensitivity?

A)Applying deep pressure touch during movement, and increasing the proprioceptive input during activity
B)Applying light touch physical cues with fast but linear vestibular input during activity
C)Passively applying deep pressure touch such as having the child lie quietly under a heavy mat
D)Gradually exposing them to high, intense doses of the kinds of sensory stimuli that they are most highly sensitive to in an unpredictable fashion