RESNA ATP Prep- Assistive Technology Terms Questions & Answers(Graded A)

DYSARTHRIA - ANSWER-This term is given to describe a disorder of motor speech control that results from central or peripheral nervous system damage characterized by weakness, slowness, and uncoordinated muscles that are necessary for speech to occur. APRAXIA - ANSWER-This term is given to describe the loss of the ability to carry out familiar movements or to make a focused and purposeful use of an object. APHASIA - ANSWER-This term is given to describe a language disorder affecting both expression and reception of spoken and written language used in communications. (stroke, TBI, CVA) MS - ANSWER-MUSCULAR SLEROSIS DISORDER OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. ( GETS WORSE IN WARM WEATHER) TROUBLE IN VISION, WALKING, STIFF AND TIGHT MUSCLES. REHABILITATION ACT 1973 - ANSWER-FEDERAL FUNDED ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS. TO APPLY REASONABLE ACCOMODATION IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIROMENT. AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT - "ADA" - ANSWER-PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT. REQUIRES PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS. APPLIES TO BUSINESSES WITH 15 OR MORE EMPLOYEES. IMPAIRMENT - ANSWER-Any loss or abnormality of psychological, physical or anatomical structure or function. DISABILITY - ANSWER-An inability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being (difficulties in communication, moving about, manipulating objects). HANDICAP - ANSWER-The result when an individual is unable to fulfill his or her normal role. It is not a characteristic of a person; it is a description of the relationship between the person and the environment.