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The COTA has the child with cerebral palsy put on his shoes and socks whilst on the floor, in a chair, and sitting on the sofa.  What frame of reference is he using

A teen with this diagnosis is most likely to need referral to a CDRS (certified driving rehabilitation specialist) to improve community mobility and transition to the role of an independent adult.

A child has spastic cerebral palsy with the hands in flexion synergy pattern.  This causes limited fine motor coordination in the dominant hand.  He is able to make gross movements with the hand. Which piece of A-tech is most appropriate?    

Which of the following can stress a baby in the NICU

The COTA is working with a 7 year old child who has high functioning autism using the CO-OP frame of reference.  Which assessment would be a good fit 

The COTA is working with a child who has ASD on social behaviors whilst shopping. He is very rigid and prefers to have highly consistent routines. After successfully training him to go shopping for groceries at the local S-Mart with his mother, what should the COTA do next?

The COTA notices a child is gagging, vomiting, and has a wet, raspy voice during mealtimes at school.  The child is not on the COTAs caseload.  What is the correct action?

A teen girl has cystic fibrosis a recessive inherited disease most commonly found in people of Northern European descent.  The condition causes the mucus build up in the lungs.  Although the current life expectancy is 37 years old, she is in declining health and is on hospice and expected to succumb within 1-2months. She complains of difficulty grasping fork/spoon, brushing her hair, and walking to the lavatory.  She is sad and depressed about missing her friends and the upcoming prom. The MD has referred her for OT, PT, SLP, and a psychologist.  Which of the following is the best intervention idea?

A child with cerebral palsy has dysarthria (difficulty producing speech/sounds).  She also has extremely limited use of her hands for gross and fine movement.  What is the most appropriate A-tech device? She has very mild cognitive delay.

The IDEA requires that the need for A-tech be considered