Multiple choice questions 4 through 6 are based on this case study.Stewart is a 9-year-old boy who is having difficulty in school.Stewart shows an aversion to being touched and is uncomfortable with movement.He has poor penmanship, is unable to keep up with his friends on the playground, and shows poor self-esteem.Stewart has low muscle tone, a positive asymmetric tonic neck reflex in standing positions, difficulty tracking objects, and associative reactions.He has poor shoulder co-contraction and endurance.He wants to play soccer at recess with the other kids. The occupational therapy (OT) practitioner who is treating Stewart begins the session by playing swinging games in the net and inner tube swings.Together, they design an obstacle course, and Stewart hits balls with his head and runs around the course.Stewart jumps on a miniature trampoline and tries to make baskets.Stewart ends the session by participating in a finger-painting activity.What type of treatment approach does this describe?

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The treatment approach described in the case study is sensory integration, which involves using sensory experiences to promote the development of more adaptive responses to sensory input.

Answer: C
 Sensory integration is a form of occupational therapy that is focused on helping individuals develop more effective sensory processing and integration skills.

Answer: A and B
 Motor control and sensory diet are both related to occupational therapy, but they are not the main approaches described in the case study. Motor control refers to the ability to coordinate movements and perform functional tasks, while a sensory diet involves providing specific sensory experiences to help regulate behavior and emotions.

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