Which Statement Reflects the Role of Typically Developing Siblings in Occupational

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement reflects the role of typically developing siblings in occupational therapy intervention?

• A) Occupational therapy intervention targets the child with a disability, and time should not be taken away from the one-on-one intervention.
• B) Siblings will only distract the practitioner and result in a less effective intervention.
• C) Siblings involved in occupational therapy sessions often elicit maximal effort from their brother or sister.
• D) Siblings should be taught home programs to help their brother or sister reach his or her goals.

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Definitions:

Blindsight

A condition in which a person can respond to visual stimuli without consciously perceiving them, typically due to damage to the primary visual cortex.

Striate Cortex

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in visual processing, characterized by its striped appearance; also known as the primary visual cortex.

Implicit Memory

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Neural Correlates

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