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WorksheetsOT in Schools Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
What is a common goal for occupational therapy when working with children who have developmental delays?
Stop Sensory Seeking Behaviours
Improving Speech Abilities
Increasing independence in daily activities
All of the above
Which of the following activities can help promote gross motor coordination in children:
Finger painting
Climbing on play equipment
Playing with Lego
Tracing shapes with a pencil
What is NOT a common experience of a child with ASD (Autism) ?
Differences in social communication and social interaction
Interests, routines and sensory processing differences
Different learning profiles/preferences
Motor Coordination Skills
TRUE OR FALSE: Neurodiversity is a neurological disorder characterised by repetitive behaviours and difficulties with social communication and interaction
TRUE
FALSE
What is a way educators can support neurodiversity in the classroom?
Writing clear expectations and routines
Offering sensory accommodations such as fidget toys, quiet spaces
Allowing extra time for assignments and assessments
All of the above
