CTRI Exam 2 Questions Solved 100% Correct
ADHD characteristics - ANS 1. primarily inattentive type: diff maintaining focus, daydreaming,
miss directions or forget things
2. primarily hyperactive-impulsive type: constantly moving and make impulsive choices without
thinking of consequences, seem impatient, easily frustrated or interrupt others
3. mixed type: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity
other diagnoses that can display inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity - ANS sensory
processing disorder or autism spectrum disorder, learning/intellectual disabilities
cerebral palsy characteristics - ANS motor disability resulting from brain damage before, during
or shortly after birth
- results in atypical muscle tone
- hemiplegic CP = one side of body
- diplegic CP = involves legs more than arms
- quadriplegic CP = all four limbs
- truck is involved to some extent in all forms of CP
- some will exhibit involuntary movements (dyskinetic or athetoid CP) and muscle tone may
fluctuate from low to high
- CP itself results in motor needs only but many have additional needs in areas such as sensory
processing, vision, hearing, seizures, communication or cognitive functioning
- at risk for scoliosis and other atypical spinal curvatures
CP rider and horse considerations - ANS select horse whose movement does not worsen
spasticity
- narrow horse for riders with tight adductors (inner thigh muscles)
- increase mounted warm up time to allow muscles to stretch and relax for riders with spasticity
- allow rider time to plan, coordinate and execute motor movements
- best to provide rider opportunity to do things more independently
, - trotting may be contradicted is have decreased trunk control, decreased head control or if
trotting has a negative impact on the riders muscle tone or alignment
- monitor rider for fatigue
sensory processing disorder characteristics - ANS aka sensory integration dysfunction
- unexpected responses to touch, movement, textures, sounds or smells
- extreme response to having feet off the ground
- self stimulatory behavior
- decreased muscle tone
- hyperactivity or very low activity level
- motor incoordination or difficulties with motor planning
- difficulty managing emotions
aggression/abusive behavior - ANS - be proactive by setting ground rules and make sure
everyone knows consequences of inappropriate behavior
- follow thru with consequences without becoming emotional (be firm without being angry)
- end lesson if rider is intentionally abusive to horse
- teach empathy for the horse
emotional instability - ANS - anticipate mood changes and re-direct
- provide a quiet place for self calming
frustration or low self esteem - ANS - provide appropriate challenges
- create success
- listen carefully
- teach problem solving techniques
impulsivity - ANS - maintain close supervision at all times
ADHD characteristics - ANS 1. primarily inattentive type: diff maintaining focus, daydreaming,
miss directions or forget things
2. primarily hyperactive-impulsive type: constantly moving and make impulsive choices without
thinking of consequences, seem impatient, easily frustrated or interrupt others
3. mixed type: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity
other diagnoses that can display inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity - ANS sensory
processing disorder or autism spectrum disorder, learning/intellectual disabilities
cerebral palsy characteristics - ANS motor disability resulting from brain damage before, during
or shortly after birth
- results in atypical muscle tone
- hemiplegic CP = one side of body
- diplegic CP = involves legs more than arms
- quadriplegic CP = all four limbs
- truck is involved to some extent in all forms of CP
- some will exhibit involuntary movements (dyskinetic or athetoid CP) and muscle tone may
fluctuate from low to high
- CP itself results in motor needs only but many have additional needs in areas such as sensory
processing, vision, hearing, seizures, communication or cognitive functioning
- at risk for scoliosis and other atypical spinal curvatures
CP rider and horse considerations - ANS select horse whose movement does not worsen
spasticity
- narrow horse for riders with tight adductors (inner thigh muscles)
- increase mounted warm up time to allow muscles to stretch and relax for riders with spasticity
- allow rider time to plan, coordinate and execute motor movements
- best to provide rider opportunity to do things more independently
, - trotting may be contradicted is have decreased trunk control, decreased head control or if
trotting has a negative impact on the riders muscle tone or alignment
- monitor rider for fatigue
sensory processing disorder characteristics - ANS aka sensory integration dysfunction
- unexpected responses to touch, movement, textures, sounds or smells
- extreme response to having feet off the ground
- self stimulatory behavior
- decreased muscle tone
- hyperactivity or very low activity level
- motor incoordination or difficulties with motor planning
- difficulty managing emotions
aggression/abusive behavior - ANS - be proactive by setting ground rules and make sure
everyone knows consequences of inappropriate behavior
- follow thru with consequences without becoming emotional (be firm without being angry)
- end lesson if rider is intentionally abusive to horse
- teach empathy for the horse
emotional instability - ANS - anticipate mood changes and re-direct
- provide a quiet place for self calming
frustration or low self esteem - ANS - provide appropriate challenges
- create success
- listen carefully
- teach problem solving techniques
impulsivity - ANS - maintain close supervision at all times
