Orientation and Mobility Questions with
All Correct Answers
Orientation - (correct answer) -the process of using the sense to establish one's position and
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relationship to other significant objects in the environment
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Mobility - (correct answer) -the capacity or facility for safe, effective, and efficient movement
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through one's environment
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O&M Professional - (correct answer) --O&M instructor, O&M specialist, or COMS
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O&M Professional Studies - (correct answer) --grad school program
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-the eye
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-low vision
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-psych of vision loss
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COMS are certified by: - (correct answer) -Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and
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Education Professionals
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(ACVREP)
Who provides the credential? - (correct answer) -National Blindness Professional Certification Board
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-NOMC
COMS usually works: - (correct answer) -one on one with student following a customized plan of
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instruction, with independence and safety as goals
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Why is O&M important? - (correct answer) --basic independence involves self-determined human
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locomotion
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, -comfort and effectiveness of movement aids ADLs for individuals who are visually impaired and
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deaf-blind
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-restricted movement has negative physical and psychosocial impact
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When should O&M begin? - (correct answer) -AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
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-to effect long term outcomes
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-learning capacity is at its greatest at ages 0-6
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-research shows birth to age 3 intervention improves learning for ages 3-5
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T/F: Many young children continue to be denied O&M instruction despite educational regulations
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and laws. - (correct answer) -True
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Persons with blindness or visual impairments should be referred for O&M services when he/she: -
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(correct answer) --has experienced a significant change in vision
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-needs to beome familiar with a new environment or route
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-when vision loss infringes on movement typical for the consumer
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-when seeking evaluation to learn a special mobility device, such as a dog guide or GPS
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Conceptual prerequisites O&M foundations are built upon: - (correct answer) --spatial relationships:
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self and objects
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-having names for body parts
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-understanding and using left and right and cardinal (compass) directions ro ro ro ro ro ro ro ro ro
T/F: O&M is an interdisciplinary approach that has the potential to be over-emphasized. - (correct
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answer) -False
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T/F: Simply because a prerequisite skill or capacity is not yet present should not prevent O&M-
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related programming from taking place. - (correct answer) -True
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T/F: O&M cannot prepare customized lessons and tools that match a child's developmental
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readiness. - (correct answer) -False
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Understanding one's ability to manipulate the environment can be taught through: - (correct
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answer) --fun play activities that motivate young learners
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What is an O&M assessment? - (correct answer) --comprehensive
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-foundation for creating an appropriate and effective individualized curriculum for children, youth,
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and adults
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All Correct Answers
Orientation - (correct answer) -the process of using the sense to establish one's position and
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relationship to other significant objects in the environment
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Mobility - (correct answer) -the capacity or facility for safe, effective, and efficient movement
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through one's environment
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O&M Professional - (correct answer) --O&M instructor, O&M specialist, or COMS
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O&M Professional Studies - (correct answer) --grad school program
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-vision ro
-the eye
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-low vision
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-psych of vision loss
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-environmental access ro
-precane & cane methodologies ro ro ro
COMS are certified by: - (correct answer) -Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and
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Education Professionals
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(ACVREP)
Who provides the credential? - (correct answer) -National Blindness Professional Certification Board
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-NOMC
COMS usually works: - (correct answer) -one on one with student following a customized plan of
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instruction, with independence and safety as goals
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Why is O&M important? - (correct answer) --basic independence involves self-determined human
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locomotion
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, -comfort and effectiveness of movement aids ADLs for individuals who are visually impaired and
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deaf-blind
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-restricted movement has negative physical and psychosocial impact
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When should O&M begin? - (correct answer) -AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
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-to effect long term outcomes
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-learning capacity is at its greatest at ages 0-6
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-research shows birth to age 3 intervention improves learning for ages 3-5
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T/F: Many young children continue to be denied O&M instruction despite educational regulations
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and laws. - (correct answer) -True
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Persons with blindness or visual impairments should be referred for O&M services when he/she: -
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(correct answer) --has experienced a significant change in vision
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-needs to beome familiar with a new environment or route
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-when vision loss infringes on movement typical for the consumer
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-when seeking evaluation to learn a special mobility device, such as a dog guide or GPS
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Conceptual prerequisites O&M foundations are built upon: - (correct answer) --spatial relationships:
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self and objects
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-having names for body parts
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-understanding and using left and right and cardinal (compass) directions ro ro ro ro ro ro ro ro ro
T/F: O&M is an interdisciplinary approach that has the potential to be over-emphasized. - (correct
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answer) -False
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T/F: Simply because a prerequisite skill or capacity is not yet present should not prevent O&M-
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related programming from taking place. - (correct answer) -True
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T/F: O&M cannot prepare customized lessons and tools that match a child's developmental
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readiness. - (correct answer) -False
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Understanding one's ability to manipulate the environment can be taught through: - (correct
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answer) --fun play activities that motivate young learners
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What is an O&M assessment? - (correct answer) --comprehensive
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-foundation for creating an appropriate and effective individualized curriculum for children, youth,
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and adults
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