OT Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Question 1

Which sensory integration concept describes a child's tendency to seek out intense sensory experiences?

Accepted Answer

Sensory seeking

Answer

Sensory modulation disorder

Answer

Tactile defensiveness

Answer

Gravitational insecurity

Question 2

A 5-year-old cannot yet copy a cross (+). According to developmental norms, this indicates:

Accepted Answer

A delay, as cross-copying is expected by age 4

Answer

Normal development for age 5

Answer

A sign of visual agnosia

Answer

Only a fine motor concern, not a perceptual one

Question 3

Which assessment is standardized and used to evaluate sensory processing in school-age children?

Accepted Answer

Sensory Profile 2 (SP2)

Answer

Peabody Developmental Motor Scales

Answer

Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales

Answer

Beery VMI

Question 4

A child with autism spectrum disorder is unable to tolerate toothbrushing due to oral sensitivity. The FIRST OT intervention should be:

Accepted Answer

Desensitization using a vibrating toothbrush starting at cheeks, then gums

Answer

Forcing brushing to habituate the child

Answer

Recommending dental sedation for all cleanings

Answer

Eliminating toothbrushing and substituting mouthwash

Question 5

In handwriting intervention, the PRINT Tool is used to assess:

Accepted Answer

Print legibility components including letter formation, size, spacing, and alignment

Answer

Pencil grip strength

Answer

Visual acuity for near tasks

Answer

Keyboarding skills as an alternative

Question 6

A child with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) MOST benefits from which OT approach?

Accepted Answer

Task-oriented approach (CO-OP) focusing on strategy use

Answer

Sensory integration therapy exclusively

Answer

Stretching and passive range of motion

Answer

Behavioral reward charts without motor practice