OT in Schools Quiz

What is an 'occupation' in occupational therapy?

• A position of employment

• Activities of daily living

• The things that people need and want to do

• Self-care tasks

Which of the following is NOT an OT role?

• Hand therapy

• Mental health counselling

• Home modification

• Movement and Exercise Plans

What ages can a paediatric OT work with?

• Birth-18

• 4-18

• 4-16

• 4-10

What is NOT one of the three main roles of a child that a paediatric OT focuses on?

• Self-maintainer

• Student

• Player

• Friend

What are some signs that a child may benefit from OT support in the classroom?

• Difficulty sitting still or paying attention

• Trouble holding a pencil or using scissors

• Sensitivity to sensory stimuli e.g. lights, sounds

• All of the above

Which term refers to the ability to plan, organise, and execute tasks successfully, often addressed by occupational therapists?

• Emotional intelligence

• Executive functioning

• Sensory integration

• Motor coordination

MULTIPLE ANSWERS: Joint compression activities such as gentle squeezes can provide WHAT input and promote a sense of grounding?

• Proprioceptive

• Sensory

• Tactile

• Gross motor

TRUE OR FALSE: Proprioceptive input is received through movement in the joints and muscles?

• TRUE

• FALSE

When assessing a student's handwriting skills, occupational therapists typically evaluate:

• Speed and legibility

• Spelling accuracy

• Content of the writing

• Typing ability

Which sensory system is primarily involved in helping individuals determine the position and movement of their body in space?

• Auditory system

• Visual system

• Vestibular system

• Gustatory system