Carolyn is a 5-year-old with a cardiac disorder.She has trouble playing with her peers at day care.Which client factors (associated with cardiac disorders) may be interfering with her play?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Children with congenital heart defects allocate more energy for basic physiologic function leaving less energy available for developmental tasks.A referral of children with cardiac disorders to the pediatric occupational therapy (OT) practitioner is typically based on secondary deficits associated with the child's primary diagnosis.Oral-motor and feeding issues or sensory processing problems may necessitate a referral to a pediatric occupational therapist.

Carolyn Is a 5-Year-Old with a Cardiac Disorder