A 10 year old child with limited cognition has learned to handwrite, manage his clothing, access the playground equipment, and self-regulate his arousal state and emotions. The parent is upset that he continues to score below average on the Beery VMI and BOT-II.  He wants the OT to write goals to test higher on the assessments and he wants the OT to help him with spelling and reading. What is the correct response (Choose 3)

During this type of learning the performer’s focus is on attainment of the goal as in the initial stage of learning; the learner is conscious of rules and is trying to follow them. 

The child is fearful of walking on uneven surfaces such as grass or sand. He does not like climbing up to the slide.  When he sits in a chair he will cry if his feet are not touching the floor. He likely has

A COTA is working in a pediatric clinic specializing in sensory processing approaches. She wants the child to habituate to green fruit/vegetables.  Which of the following is an appropriate sensory based intervention (choose 3)

A child has anxiety and autism spectrum disorder. He frequently worries when he does not know what to expect.  He worries about how to act or what to do in unfamiliar scenarios. When the anxiety builds he starts to flap his hands and bang his head against the floor.  What would be the best intervention?

The COTA wants the child to come sit down.  She is not certain that he will comply.  What should she do?

What natural disaster does Nicholas foresee through his astrology?

Another theme in “The Miller’s Tale” is foolishness. Which character appears the most foolish, and why?

31-year-old female, small frameHt: 5’2″ Wt: 126#Amputations: right and left leg (entire leg and foot), confined to wheelchairCalculate her AIBW for amputations.•Entire leg (and foot)   16 %•Above the knee (AKA)      11 %•Below the knee (BKA)      5.9 %•Foot                    1.5 %•Entire arm (and hand)     5%•Upper arm     2.7%•Forearm (without hand)  1.6%•Forearm (and hand)     2.3 %•Hand                    0.7% Trunk (without limbs)      50%

One of the themes of “The Miller’s Tale” is deception. Who do you think is the most deceptive character in “The Miller’s Tale,” and why?