An OTA Is Working with a Client Diagnosed with Intellectual

question 10

Multiple Choice

An OTA is working with a client diagnosed with intellectual disability. The client has been reported to have a high sensory threshold and is constantly touching items on the table and around the clinic. The OTA needs to give the client redirection to remain seated. What sensory-processing characteristic is this client most likely exhibiting?

• A) Avoiding/avoiders
• B) Registration/bystander
• C) Sensitivity/sensor
• D) Seeking/seeker

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