Question 1

The science of occupational therapy intervention using Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) involves the implementation of therapeutic activities and providing opportunities that ______________.

Accepted Answer

Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) focuses on supporting self-regulation and sensory awareness, and challenges underlying sensory processing abilities to address specific sensory integrative dysfunctions.

Question 2

Identify the primary sensory system that is being targeted by applying deep pressure touch during movement, and by jumping and bouncing activities.

Accepted Answer

Deep pressure touch and activities like jumping and bouncing primarily target the proprioceptive system, which is responsible for sensing body position and movement.

Question 3

Identify the primary sensory integration (SI) problem(s) being addressed by an activity that asks the child to locate specific shapes hidden in a sand box.

Accepted Answer

Tactile modulation and discrimination problems are addressed in this activity because it requires the child to use their sense of touch to identify and differentiate between various shapes hidden in the sand, thereby improving their ability to process and respond to tactile stimuli.

Question 4

Identify the primary sensory integration (SI) problem(s) being addressed by an activity that asks the child to go through an obstacle course of five steps, and then go through it again in a new way.

Accepted Answer

The activity involves navigating an obstacle course, which requires the child to plan movements, sequence them effectively, and adapt to new instructions, addressing motor planning, sequencing, and ideational praxis issues.

Question 5

A therapist controls the intensity of the sensations or input that is provided during intervention by changing qualities such as ____________.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A) Amount of force, rhythmicity, duration, and speed because these qualities directly affect the intensity of sensory input during therapeutic interventions, allowing the therapist to control how strong or mild the sensory experience is for the individual.

Question 6

Sensations that tend to be calming, reduce arousal level, and are often perceived as less intense tend to be provided ______________.

Accepted Answer

Sensations that are calming and reduce arousal levels are typically provided slowly, rhythmically, and gently. This approach helps in soothing and calming the individual, as opposed to quick, forceful, or unpredictable inputs which can increase arousal and intensity of sensation.

Question 7

Which of the following is TRUE regarding children who are sensory seeking?

Accepted Answer

Most sensory-seeking children have challenges with sensory discrimination, leading them to seek excessive sensory input as a way to better process and understand their environment.

Question 8

What intervention approaches are often effective in normalizing or regulating sensory modulation in children who have been identified with significant over-responsivity or hypersensitivity?

Accepted Answer

Applying deep pressure touch during movement, and increasing the proprioceptive input during activity helps to normalize or regulate sensory modulation in children who have been identified with significant over-responsivity or hypersensitivity.

Quiz 13: The Science of Intervention: Creating Direct Intervention From Theory