What is the first step in providing child- and family-centered care?
Evaluating the child’s physical performance needs
r Identifying concerns of the child and family
Determining the assessment to administer
Developing goals and objectives based on the doctor’s orders
In family-centered care, the family’s concerns are the priority and should form the basis for the
intervention goals.
In family-centered care, the family’s concerns are the priority and should form the basis for the
intervention goals.
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What is meant by a “top-down” approach to assessment?
r The evaluation process begins by assessing the child’s participation in daily occupations.
The evaluation begins by assessing performance such as the child’s range of motion and strength.
The evaluation must first include a standardized evaluation.
A targeted evaluation is used in which the therapist first determines what performance component
(e.g., balance) is interfering with function (e.g., gross motor skills).
Correct answer comments
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A top-down approach means that the evaluation process begins through assessment that enables the
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occupational therapist to understand the child’s level of participation in daily occupations including
play.
A top-down approach means that the evaluation process begins through assessment that enables the
occupational therapist to understand the child’s level of participation in daily occupations including
play.
Question 1 pts
Which of the following strategies exemplifies a family-centered approach?
Occupational therapy (OT) services are offered in the clinic on Monday and Wednesday morning.
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OT services are provided in the home, child care center, or clinic depending on the family’s preference.
OT services respect all Christian holidays because the therapists are Christian in their beliefs.
OTs request that the mother, only, be present during all visits with the child.
Correct answer comments
In a family-centered approach, OT services are provided in the child’s natural environment that is
selected by the family. Bringing services to the family honors their preferences and is likely to elicit
optimal participation by the family.
Wrong answer comments
In a family-centered approach, OT services are provided in the child’s natural environment that is
selected by the family. Bringing services to the family honors their preferences and is likely to elicit
optimal participation by the family.
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In inclusive occupational therapy services, the occupational therapist collaborates with the
teacher on how to meet children’s educational goals within the classroom. In this type of service
delivery, it is important that the occupational therapist