FOR Pediatric Theory - Answers -set of facts, concepts and assumptions that are used to
describe, explain or predict phenomena
-underlying assumptiosn
FOR Pediatric - Answers influences the decision about which goals to address, which
assessment tools to use and which intervention strategies to use
frequently used FOR
biomechanical - Answers -rehabilitative...ROM, strength, positioning, adaptive equipment
frequently used FOR
NDT - Answers motor learning
frequently used FOR
Sensory integration - Answers SI
frequently used FOR
psychodynamic - Answers emotions, behavior, id, ego, superego
frequently used FOR
PEO - Answers ecological
frequently used FOR
Cognitive behavioral approach - Answers social learning
application of FOR - Answers -single FOR
-mulitple FOR
-FOR in sequence
-FOR in parallel
single use FOR - Answers only using one FOR
multiple FOR - Answers using many at the same time
FOR in sequence - Answers "in prep"
intentionally choosing one FOR then choosing another
,FOR in parallel - Answers using simultaneously...1 during one session then a different one next
session
things to consider when choosing a FOR...be aware of... - Answers -diagnosis
-background/culture
-home/social environment
-context for intervention
-clinician level of experience
tools used in all FOR - Answers -critical reasoning
-conscious use of self
(tool) critical reasoning - Answers -ability to understand and incorporate multiple concepts as
well as views of culture, society, evniornemtna nd the individual for effective problem solving
-ability to prioritize...based on priorities of therapist/client ...this can change
(tool) conscious use of self "therapeutic use of self" - Answers -entering the child's word and
relating to the child at their level
-building rapport
issues: negative attitudes, resistance to establishing rapport, communication difficulties,
cultural/temperament mismatch
(tool) purposeful activities - Answers -selecting most appropriate activity...goal
directed=purposeful
-participating=means to end
1)play
2) self-care
3) learning activities
, (tool) group - Answers 1)therapeutic
2)activity
(tool) activity analysis/synthesis - Answers -analyze parts that make up an activity
-need to be able to adapt/grade
(tool) nonhuman environment - Answers 1)toys...(all frames)
2) pets
-cognitive behavioral=positive reinforcemetn
-occupation based=having dog can provide incentive
-psychodynamic=learning how to read body language via non-verbal cues
3) technology
-speech
-mobility system
-electronic aids to daily living
CP definition - Answers -static, non progressive lesion/disorder of the brain
-impaired voluntary movement
-poor postural control
-affects sensorimotor function of posture, postural control and movement
primary impairments of CP - Answers -CNS damage of direct lesion
-initial brain injury is non-progressive unchanging
secondary impairments of CP - Answers -change over time and become more debilitating
-joint contractors due to growth, posture, lack of ROM
selective vulnerability of CP - Answers suspect ability of specific brain regions to injury