Exam Preview for 6965: Early Detection Of Cerebral Palsy: Best Prac

Early Detection Of Cerebral Palsy: Best Practices And The Role Of Therapy Providers

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1. Which of the following is an early clinical sign of cerebral palsy? Early handedness Stiffness or tightness in the legs between 6 months and 12 months Persistent fisting of hands>4 months All of the above
2. Which standardized assessments or clinical tools used before 5 months’ corrected age are most predictive of cerebral palsy? MRI HINE GMA All of the above
3. Which standardized assessments or clinical tools used after 5 months’ corrected age are most predictive of cerebral palsy? GMA & HINE MRI & HINE GMA & MRI PDMS-3 & MRI
4. What are the two best-practice principles for OTPs and PTs supporting families during the early detection and diagnosis process? Building parents capacity for attachment & supporting parental goal setting when beginning intervention Building parents capacity for attachment & providing education on passive range of motion stretches Supporting parental goal setting when beginning intervention & providing generic developmental information Providing education on passive range of motion stretches & providing generic developmental information
5. Which of the following has strong evidence to support motor skill acquisition in children diagnosed with cerebral palsy or identified as having a chance of being diagnosed with cerebral palsy? CIMT Task-specific motor training Therapist controlled handling techniques A&B