Question 1

Which practice model/framework is not used to make decisions about assistive technology? A) Student Environment Task and Tool (SETT) B) Human Activity Assistive Technology and Context (HAAT) C) Neurodevelopmental Theoretical (NDT)approach D) Matching Person and Technology (MPT) assessment process

Accepted Answer

The Neurodevelopmental Theoretical approach is not used to make decisions about assistive technology. It is a therapeutic approach used by occupational therapists to improve motor skills and sensory integration in individuals with disabilities. The other three options (SETT, HAAT, and MPT) are all models/frameworks used specifically for making decisions about which assistive technology is most appropriate for a given individual.

Question 2

What is the term used to describe a team comprised of parents and professionals with each individual responsible for his or her own area of expertise?&#10;A) A multidisciplinary team&#10;B) A transdisciplinary team&#10;C) An interdisciplinary team&#10;D) An IEP team

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Which of the following is not used to support writing skills? A) Word prediction software B) Screen readers C) Talking calculators D) Pencil grips

Accepted Answer

Talking calculators are not used to support writing skills as they are a tool for mathematics and calculations, not writing. Word prediction software helps with spelling and grammar, screen readers help with reading and editing text, and pencil grips aid in handwriting skills.

Question 4

What does the International Classification of Function, Disability, and Health (ICF) categorize economic, legal, and political components as?&#10;A) Necessary for the service provision of assistive technology&#10;B) Services, systems, and policies&#10;C) Practice settings&#10;D) Reasons for assistive technology abandonment

Accepted Answer

The International Classification of Function, Disability, and Health categorizes economic, legal, and political components as services, systems, and policies.

Question 5

Legal mandates pertaining to assistive technology include all but which of the following?&#10;A) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990&#10;B) Aid to Families with Dependent Children&#10;C) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act&#10;D) Medicaid

Accepted Answer

The Aid to Families with Dependent Children program does not pertain to assistive technology. The other choices all have legal mandates related to assistive technology. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires that individuals with disabilities have equal access to programs and services provided by public entities, including assistive technology devices and services. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires that schools provide assistive technology devices and services to students with disabilities as part of their free appropriate public education. Medicaid covers assistive technology devices and services as medically necessary for eligible individuals.

Question 6

The occupational therapist is working with John (above example) on making eye contact and using his communication device to interact with his peers. The therapist has organized a weekly session with three boys who love baseball. John and his friends talk about baseball or other topics of interest. To what type of communication competence is the therapist working?

A) Linguistic competence
B) Operational competence
C) Social competence
D) Strategic competence

Accepted Answer

The therapist is working on social competence by facilitating communication and interaction with peers in a group setting. This includes skills such as taking turns, initiating and maintaining conversations, and understanding the social rules and expectations of a given situation.

Question 7

What does IDEA require of assistive technology?&#10;A) Assistive technology be provided to all children with an IEP&#10;B) The need for assistive technology be considered at each IEP&#10;C) Assistive technology is provided on a sliding fee scale&#10;D) Assistive technology assessments take place annually

Accepted Answer

IDEA requires that the individualized education program (IEP) team consider the need for assistive technology at each IEP meeting. While assistive technology may be provided to children with IEPs, it is not required for every child. Additionally, IDEA does not specify a sliding fee scale or annual assessments for assistive technology.

Question 8

Which factor does not contribute to abandonment of assistive technology devices? A) Motivation to understand and interact with the environment B) Failure to consider the user's needs and desires C) When a device fails to live up to its potential D) The device is no longer needed

Accepted Answer

Motivation to understand and interact with the environment is typically a reason for adopting assistive technology, not abandoning it. The other options (B, C, D) are common reasons for abandonment, such as when the technology does not meet the user's expectations or needs, or is no longer required.

Question 9

What is the term for &#34;making products, communications, and the built environment more usable by as many people as possible at little or no extra cost&#34;?&#10;A) Assistive technology&#10;B) Occupation-based therapy&#10;C) Universal design&#10;D) Ergonomics

Accepted Answer

Universal design is the term for making products, communications, and the built environment more usable by as many people as possible at little or no extra cost. Assistive technology refers to devices or technologies specifically created to assist individuals with disabilities, while occupation-based therapy is a type of therapy focusing on helping individuals perform meaningful daily activities. Ergonomics is the study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body and its movements.

Question 10

Which context of AT use can be considered the most influential and important?&#10;A) Educational&#10;B) Recreational&#10;C) Vocational&#10;D) Social

Accepted Answer

Social context is considered the most influential and important context of AT use because it allows individuals to connect with others, build relationships, and participate in social activities.

Question 11

What is/are included as an output system?&#10;A) Mouse emulators&#10;B) Braille&#10;C) Touch Windows&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is/are included as an output system?&#10;A)...

Question 12

What is not included in an assistive technology implementation plan? A) Person(s) responsible for set up B) Billing and payment information C) Conditions of use D) Frequency and duration of use

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is not included in an assistive...

Question 13

What is included as assistive technology?&#10;A) A picture schedule&#10;B) A pencil grip&#10;C) An electronic aid to daily living (EADL)&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is included as assistive technology?&#10;A) A...

Question 14

What is/are the purpose(s) of assistive technology?&#10;A) To provide tools that improve function and allow for greater participation in activities that are meaningful and life-sustaining&#10;B) Primarily to compensate, as opposed to remediate&#10;C) Defined by legislation&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is/are the purpose(s) of assistive technology?&#10;A)...

Question 15

John is a 10-year-old boy with cerebral palsy who uses a visual scanning device to communicate with others. He is able to work the system independently but the team notes that this process is somewhat slow. To what type of communication competence does this example refer?

A) Linguistic competence
B) Operational competence
C) Social competence
D) Strategic competence

Accepted Answer

The answer of John is a 10-year-old boy with cerebral...

Deck 20: Influencing Participation Through Assistive Technology