CAS Sensory Processing & Integration Competency Flashcards
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The vestibular system is primarily responsible for processing:
Answer: Movement, balance, and spatial orientation
The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, detects head movement, gravity, and spatial orientation, playing a key role in balance and motor coordination.
Which of the following is an example of interoceptive awareness difficulty in an individual with ASD?
Answer: Difficulty identifying internal body signals such as hunger, thirst, or pain
Interoception refers to the sense of the body's internal states; difficulties here mean the individual may not reliably detect signals like hunger, pain, or the need to use the restroom.
When designing a sensory-supportive classroom for students with ASD, which practice best supports diverse sensory needs?
Answer: Creating designated quiet zones and active sensory spaces within the classroom
Providing both quiet low-stimulation areas and active sensory zones allows students to self-regulate according to their individual sensory processing needs.
Research suggests that sensory processing difficulties in ASD are linked to differences in:
Answer: Neurological processing in the brain and nervous system
Sensory processing differences in ASD are associated with atypical neural processing of sensory information at the level of the brain and peripheral nervous system.
Which professional most commonly leads sensory integration assessment and intervention for individuals with ASD?
Answer: Occupational therapist
Occupational therapists are specially trained in sensory integration theory and practice and are the primary professionals who assess and address sensory processing differences.
A CAS specialist observing a nonverbal student with ASD who repeatedly bites their hand should first consider:
Answer: Assessing whether the behavior may serve a sensory or communicative function
Self-injurious behaviors like hand-biting may serve a sensory function (e.g., proprioceptive input) or communicate unmet needs, requiring a functional assessment before intervention.