What Is Meant by a "Top-Down" Approach to Assessment

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is meant by a "top-down" approach to assessment?

• A) Therapist acquires a sense of the child's participation in daily occupations.
• B) Therapist acquires a sense of the child's range of motion and strength.
• C) Therapist conducts a standardized evaluation first.
• D) Therapist determines if balance is interfering with gross motor skill.

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Definitions:

Long Periods

Duration of time that is considered to be significantly longer than average or expected, often used in the context of planning, investment, or observation.

Production Process

The method or sequence of operations involved in the manufacture or assembly of an item or service.

Analytic System

A structured method for analyzing data or solving problems, typically involving mathematical or statistical techniques to interpret complex datasets.

Reducing Inputs

The strategy of minimizing the resources required for production or operation in order to increase efficiency or profitability.