When Prescribing Frequency of Physical Therapy Intervention, Which of the Following

question 23

Multiple Choice

When prescribing frequency of physical therapy intervention, which of the following children would be most appropriate for intensively scheduled physical therapy intervention (i.e., greater than 1 time per week) ?

• A) A 6-year-old child who was just released from ICU/acute care following a bout of bacterial meningitis who was typically developing premorbidly but now requires maximum assist for ADLs and mobility.
• B) A fifth-grade child with mild hemiparetic spastic cerebral palsy who can ambulate independently and participate in recreational sporting activities with peers but demonstrates asymmetry when sitting at his desk at school.
• C) A 3-month-old baby with a history of pregnancy complications, who was born at 34 weeks gestation with mild respiratory difficulties (now resolved) and who is currently demonstrating age-appropriate motor skills despite noticeable low tone/generalized weakness.
• D) A 6-month-old baby with generalized weakness/low tone and an AIMS score in the fifth percentile who has supportive/attentive parents and who is not receiving any other services.

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