The occupational therapist notices that a 14-month-old is no…

The occupational therapist notices that a 14-month-old is not able to creep (crawling on hands and knees with tummy off floor for) more than 2 feet. When the child looks up, both hips and knees flex. The child plops into a “W” sit with both arms extended and propped forward. The occupational therapist documents that the child is demonstrating what retained reflex?

Self-Reflection: What have you enjoyed (learning) most about…

Self-Reflection: What have you enjoyed (learning) most about (in) Peds 1 thus far? What is something you want clarification on learning or hope to learn in the remainder of the semester?(Consider this question to reflect on where you are at, what you feel you need, and offer insight on how I can support you better for the remainder of the semester. I appreciate your feedback.)

The pediatrician refers a four-year-old child to occupationa…

The pediatrician refers a four-year-old child to occupational therapy for poor coordination, poor balance, motion sickness, distractibility, over-sensitivity, and over-reactiveness to sensory stimuli within the environment.  Prior to conducting a formal standardized occupational therapy assessment, the occupational therapist decides to screen for what retained primitive reflex?

Damien is a 7-month-old baby diagnosed with developmental de…

Damien is a 7-month-old baby diagnosed with developmental delay. Damien is receiving occupational therapy in Early Intervention due to concerns related to posture and motor development. What is a “typical” motor skill would you expect a 7-month old baby to have mastered already?

Gross motor skills for balancing on one foot for 4 seconds,…

Gross motor skills for balancing on one foot for 4 seconds, catching a ball from 5′, bouncing/dribbling ball with one hand for 1-2x, or jumping down from a step (12″ high) with feet together are skills expected of a child playing at what age?  (Hint: Think of BOT starting age and skills tested).

Mercedes Case Study: Mercedes’ parents stress concerns that…

Mercedes Case Study: Mercedes’ parents stress concerns that she is not participating in music and games like pointing to body parts to the song “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” like her twin sister. She often sits and appears engrossed in her own activities such as shaking her rattle in supine, or tapping her Vtech musical switch, while seated in her supportive high chair, rather than acknowledging her sister. Mercedes is demonstrating what type of play?