PECT PECT Sensory and Motor Development in Special Education

Question 1

Which professional is primarily responsible for providing sensory integration therapy and fine motor skill support in a school setting?

Accepted Answer

The occupational therapist (OT)

Answer

Occupational therapists are trained to address sensory processing, fine motor skills, and daily living skills, making them the primary provider of sensory integration support in schools.

Question 2

A student frequently seeks heavy input by pushing against furniture, hanging on peers, and crashing into walls. This behavior is most likely related to:

Accepted Answer

Sensory processing differences, specifically seeking proprioceptive input

Answer

Seeking heavy work or deep pressure is characteristic of proprioceptive-seeking behavior, where a student craves input to the muscles and joints to regulate their sensory system.

Question 3

What is 'sensory defensiveness' in the context of sensory processing?

Accepted Answer

An over-responsive reaction to sensory input that most people do not find bothersome

Answer

Sensory defensiveness refers to an over-responsiveness to sensory stimuli — such as light touch, certain textures, or sounds — that causes a protective or avoidant reaction.

Question 4

A classroom teacher notices a student with a disability struggles with handwriting legibility. The FIRST step is to:

Accepted Answer

Refer the student to the occupational therapist for a fine motor assessment

Answer

Referring the student to an OT for a fine motor assessment is the appropriate first step to identify the underlying cause and determine appropriate interventions or accommodations.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a 'sensory diet' strategy for a child who is sensory-seeking?

Accepted Answer

Scheduling regular movement breaks and heavy work activities throughout the day

Answer

A sensory diet is a personalized activity plan that provides scheduled sensory input throughout the day to help sensory-seeking students stay regulated and ready to learn.

(PECT) Special Education PreK-8 Exam Practice Test

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PECT PECT Sensory and Motor Development in Special Education