Influence of Historical and Legislative Factors on Occupational Therapy

What does a historical overview of US and/or world events, socio-political climate, and significant pieces of legislation typically influence over time?

• The beliefs, values, and theories about health/wellness and healthcare

• The development of technology in unrelated fields

• The trends in popular culture and entertainment

• The design and architecture of public buildings

How have historical and legislative factors influenced occupational therapy?

• They have not had any significant influence on occupational therapy

• They have influenced occupational therapy theories and practice, including services, reimbursement, employment, practice settings, and new opportunities

• They have only influenced the reimbursement aspect of occupational therapy

• They have led to a decline in the need for occupational therapy services

Who were the founders of The School for the Deaf established in 1812?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet & Laurent Clerc

• Alice Cogswell & Alexander Graham Bell

• Alice Cogswell & Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet

During the 1860s, what educational shift occurred regarding the teaching of deaf individuals?

• From oralism to manualism

• From manualism to oralism

• From sign language to lip reading

• From English to sign language

What was Alexander Graham Bell's stance on deaf education?

• He supported the use of sign language.

• He supported the use of oralism and lip reading.

• He argued for a complete ban on oralism.

• He was indifferent to the methods used.

What was the outcome of the Second International Congress regarding deaf education?

• Sign language was promoted as the primary method of education.

• Oral method was preferred and a complete ban on sign language was argued.

• Manualism was reintroduced as the main educational method.

• Lip reading was banned in favor of sign language.

What were the consequences for students who did not succeed with oralism in the early 20th century?

• They were given additional support in sign language.

• They were considered societal failures.

• They were encouraged to develop their own methods of communication.

• They were praised for their efforts regardless of success.

What was the "Total Communication" approach introduced by Roy Holcomb in the late 20th century?

• A) A protest movement for deaf rights

• B) A technology for assisting deaf individuals

• C) A method of teaching that includes sign language

• D) A curriculum designed for hearing students

What was the outcome of the Deaf President Now protest in 1988 at Gallaudet University?

• A) The university closed down

• B) The first Deaf President was elected

• C) Total Communication was implemented

• D) Assistive technologies were developed

As of 2019, how many schools had implemented the ASL/English bilingual curriculum?

• A) No schools had implemented it

• B) One school had implemented it

• C) All deaf schools had implemented it

• D) Most deaf schools had implemented it