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)

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The special education teacher

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The speech-language pathologist

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The school psychologist

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

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Attention-seeking behavior requiring a behavior intervention plan

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Vision impairment causing spatial disorientation

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An auditory processing disorder

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

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A student's refusal to complete sensory-based classroom activities

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A deliberate avoidance of social interaction

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A medical condition diagnosed by a neurologist

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

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Excuse the student from all written work immediately

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Provide a keyboard for all writing tasks without further evaluation

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Assume the difficulty is due to lack of effort

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

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Eliminating all sensory stimuli from the classroom

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Requiring the child to sit still for extended periods to build tolerance

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Providing only auditory input and removing visual materials

Question 6

A student with visual impairment requires instruction in 'orientation and mobility (O&M).' What does this service teach?

Accepted Answer

How to move safely and independently through physical environments

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How to use Braille for reading and writing

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How to communicate using sign language

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How to use low-vision optical aids