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OT Interventions For Higher Ed Neurodivergent Students

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1.  Which of the following is an example of neurodiversity-affirming language used to reframe the observation "Struggles to make eye-contact/fidgets"?
  1. Difficulty with non-verbal cues
  2. Deeply focused/actively listening
  3. Passionate/prefer in-depth conversations
  4. Engaged in deep thinking/thoughtful & reflective
2.  According to the historical timeline of the neurodiversity movement, who coined the terms "neurodivergent" and "neurodivergence"?
  1. Harvey Blume
  2. Judy Singer
  3. Kassiane Asasumasu
  4. Nick Walker
3.  The presentation outlines several systemic and personal challenges facing the growing number of neurodivergent college students. Which of the following is explicitly listed as one of these barriers?
  1. Sensory overstimulation
  2. Over-reliance on family support
  3. Excessively structured daily schedules
  4. Decreased academic expectations
4.  When developing pre-college transition planning interventions, occupational therapy practitioners are encouraged to align their practice with which of the following frameworks?
  1. The Medical Model of Disability
  2. The Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance Model
  3. The Biomechanical Frame of Reference
  4. The Cognitive-Behavioral Model
5.  Why is developing self-advocacy skills considered critical for neurodivergent students entering postsecondary education (PSE)?
  1. To eliminate the need for institutional disability resources
  2. To replace the necessity for understanding disability law
  3. To avoid having to work with peer mentors
  4. To communicate needs and access accommodations