PECT Sensory and Motor Development in Special Education Flashcards

A student with hearing loss benefits most from which classroom accommodation related to auditory access?

Answer: Using an FM system or sound-field system to amplify the teacher's voice

An FM system transmits the teacher's voice directly to the student's hearing aids or cochlear implant processor, significantly improving signal-to-noise ratio and speech clarity.

Which term describes the integration of information from two or more sensory systems to produce a coordinated motor response?

Answer: Sensory-motor integration

Sensory-motor integration is the neurological process of combining sensory input from multiple systems to plan and execute coordinated movement.

A student frequently loses balance, has difficulty with activities on unstable surfaces, and avoids playground equipment. This pattern most likely indicates difficulties with:

Answer: Vestibular processing

The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, processes movement and balance; difficulties with vestibular processing can result in poor balance, gravitational insecurity, and avoidance of movement activities.

What is 'bilateral coordination' and why is it important for PreK-8 students with disabilities?

Answer: The ability to use both hands together in a coordinated way, important for tasks like cutting, writing, and catching balls

Bilateral coordination is the ability to use both sides of the body in a coordinated manner, which is foundational for many academic and daily living tasks such as cutting with scissors, tying shoes, and writing.

A physical therapist (PT) on an IEP team is most likely to address which area of student functioning?

Answer: Gross motor skills, mobility, and physical access to the school environment

Physical therapists in school settings focus on gross motor skills, mobility, posture, and ensuring students can physically access and navigate the school environment.

Which intervention is most effective for a student with low muscle tone who has difficulty maintaining an upright seated posture for classroom activities?

Answer: Providing a slant board, adaptive seating, or scheduled postural breaks

Adaptive seating supports, slant boards, and scheduled postural breaks can improve trunk stability and endurance for students with low muscle tone, enabling better engagement in classroom tasks.