An occupational therapist (OT) is working with a 9-year-old…

An occupational therapist (OT) is working with a 9-year-old child diagnosed with Williams Syndrome who has difficulty with self-care tasks, particularly with dressing. The child has challenges with motor planning, sequencing, and fine motor skills, which impact their ability to dress independently. The OT is developing a goal to improve the child’s independence in dressing. Which goal is MOST appropriate for the OT to include in the treatment plan?

An OT consults with the parents of a child with anxiety diso…

An OT consults with the parents of a child with anxiety disorder and challenging behavior that interferes with homework completion. They consider modifications to the child’s bedroom and homework routine. What recommendation would BEST help the child with self-organization skills?

An OT is exploring assistive technology options to help a st…

An OT is exploring assistive technology options to help a student with autism produce written assignments in the classroom. The team is concerned that because of the student’s rigid and perseverative behavior, additional computer use in the classroom will intensify maladaptive behavior and promote their isolation from peers. What is the BEST option for the OT to recommend?

An 8-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is b…

An 8-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is being evaluated by an occupational therapist due to difficulties with motor planning and coordination during daily tasks. The child struggles to sequence actions during dressing and has trouble executing coordinated movements, even when they understand the task. Based on neurological principles related to praxis, which brain area is MOST likely associated with the child’s motor planning difficulties?