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Motor Interventions in Early Intervention: Part 2

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1.  What one of these is NOT part of the Pediatric Intervention Framework? Purpose Positioning Practice Personality

2.  Primitive reflexes are located in which part of the brain? Cerebellum Cerebral Cortex Brain Stem Occipital Lobe

3.  Which one of these statements is NOT TRUE? Increased cortical control results in the inhibition of primitive reflexes. Most primitive reflex patterns should persist throughout typical childhood development. Some reflexes may disappear or reappear at certain stages of the infant’s development. Primitive reflexes may be reawakened as a result of injury to the brain.

4.  Which of the following is NOT a sign of a retained Moro reflex? Fails to detect sudden sensory input or stimuli Hyper-sensitivity or over-reactivity to sudden stimuli Poor balance and coordination Motion sickness

5.  Which of the statements about the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) is NOT TRUE? The TLR is triggered with changes in head position forward or backwards. The TLR has little to no impact on sitting balance and postural stability. When the head is flexed above the level of the spine, the body moves into flexion. The TLR movement pattern occurs within the coronal plane.

6.  Which of the statements about the Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) is not true? The STNR movement patterns occur within the transverse plane, dividing upper and lower halves of the body. In STNR flexion, when the baby’s head is flexed, their arms flex and legs extend. In STNR extension, when the baby's head is extended, their arms extend and legs flex. Retention of the STNR does not impact the development of crawling.

7.  Which of the following is a sign of a retained Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex? Lack of midline crossing Poor lateralization of both sides of the body Poor handwriting All of the above

8.  The balance mechanism is reliant upon all of the following vestibular reflexes EXCEPT: Moro Palmar STNR ATNR

9.  Which one of these activities is NOT appropriate for a toddler balance activity? Balance beam skills Single leg stance activities (kicking a ball, on/off ride on toy) Skipping with alternating arm and leg movements Navigating uneven surfaces (grass, gravel)

10.  Which factors can you include when tracking goal progress for gross motor skills? Time and number of repetitions Generalization to home and community Level of support or assistance All of the above