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usahs, dpt, Pediatric Assistive Technology in Transition to Adulthood
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child comes into PT eval and continuously slides forward in chair, what should we assess with the wc?
too short of back support
armrests too long
seat depth
elevated leg rests
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positioning the child upright will assist with
lung expansion
addressing hip and knee contractures
feet touching floor
spasticity with change in seat angle
3
what is a common tendency for children when sitting in a wc?
c-type posture
hip contractures
anterior pelvic tilt
posterior pelvic tilt
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assistive technology should
improve chest support
help child with standing
help with coughing
facilitate head control
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when ordering a new mobility or augmentative system, it should be...
brand spanking new
compatibile with existing device
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pediatric assistive technology should be...
cost effective
individual
sensible
likable
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benefits of a neutral aligned pelvis
we want posterior pelvic tilt
proper weightbearing through legs
provide naturla spinal curves
creates stretch in hamstrings
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if foot plate positioning is too low what can be seen?
increase pressure under thigh
tight hamstrings
WB on ischial tuberosities
sliding forward
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examples if switch access for wc?
joy stick
head control
tongue control
hand control
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it is important to assess what/if child already has AT during eval.
True
False
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a childs sitting position would affect which ICF domain?
body structure and function
activity
history
participation
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examples of high tech AT?
power wc
chair inserts
picture boards
ipad
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who is within the core AT team?
OT
rehab engineer and rehab tech supplier
SLP
PT
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how should PTs examine children for transition planning?
log child interests
use OMs to describe and quantify
send to life coach
observe task analysis
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what are some physical conditions seen when child is a posterior pelvic tilt sitting in a wc?
tight hamstrings
hyperextension of lumbar spine
sliding too forward
cannot maintain 90* of hip flex
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what is the PTs role when finding AT for a child with dissability?
fit for one AT that will be usefulf or only the next few years
let dr take care of AT
preparing child and parents for the next stage
maintain level of independence
