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From Meltdowns To An Occupation-Centered Approach For Self-Regulation And Management

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1.  Which of the following statements is TRUE? Sensory integration approaches involve neurological interventions. Lower thresholds (related to sensory processing style) vulnerable to meltdowns. Modulation, discrimination, and sensory-based diagnostic categories of sensory processing disorder vulnerable to meltdowns. All of the above

2.  According to the polyvagal theory, where does a child feel safe and "in the present?" Sympathetic state (flight or flight) Ventral vagal state Dorsal vagal state (freeze) None of the above

3.  According to polyvagal therapy, when a child is having a meltdown, you should start with what strategy first? The most recentlydeveloped strategy The most primitive strategy A new, novel task An advanced task

4.  What is a sign of sympathetic activation? Red ears Facial color change Breathing changes All of the above

5.  Which of the following is NOT a calming technique for a child's system? Input is predictable. Input is unpredictable. Input is familiar and expected. Input will be sustained.