Question 1

According to Ayers, dyspraxia is primarily a problem of motor execution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Match the brain structure to the function.
-Structure-Lateral premotor cortex (lPMC)

Accepted Answer

A) Function-Plays major role in planning and execution of coordinated movement; regulates timing and force of movements 
B) Function-Plays major role in setting goals; active when we perform 
C) Function-Active when movement occurs in response to external events 
D) Function-Initiates complex movement; active during completion of movement 
E) Function-Major site of convergence of bilateral somatosensory inputs from the body with input from other sensory systems
F)Function-Depends primarily on proprioceptive inputs and is active when action is self-initiated 
A) Function-Plays major role in planning and execution of coordinated movement; regulates timing and force of movements 
B) Function-Plays major role in setting goals; active when we perform 
C) Function-Active when movement occurs in response to external events 
D) Function-Initiates complex movement; active during completion of movement 
E) Function-Major site of convergence of bilateral somatosensory inputs from the body with input from other sensory systems
F)Function-Depends primarily on proprioceptive inputs and is active when action is self-initiated C

Question 3

The visual system has strong neuroanatomical and functional connections to the vestibular system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The gold standard for assessing praxis is ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) Test of ideational praxis 
B) See if the individual can follow motor demonstrations 
C) Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2) 
D) Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT) 
A) Test of ideational praxis 
B) See if the individual can follow motor demonstrations 
C) Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2) 
D) Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT)

Question 5

Apraxia is used to describe motor planning deficits that are developmental in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Somatodyspraxia does not need to be accompanied by evidence of poor somatosensory processing to have a sensory integrative (SI) basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Standardized assessments are the only method for assessing praxis in children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the sensory integration (SI) approach, passive movement is preferred over active movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match the brain structure to the function.
-Structure-Cerebellum

Accepted Answer

A) Function-Plays major role in planning and execution of coordinated movement; regulates timing and force of movements 
B) Function-Plays major role in setting goals; active when we perform 
C) Function-Active when movement occurs in response to external events 
D) Function-Initiates complex movement; active during completion of movement 
E) Function-Major site of convergence of bilateral somatosensory inputs from the body with input from other sensory systems
F)Function-Depends primarily on proprioceptive inputs and is active when action is self-initiated 
A) Function-Plays major role in planning and execution of coordinated movement; regulates timing and force of movements 
B) Function-Plays major role in setting goals; active when we perform 
C) Function-Active when movement occurs in response to external events 
D) Function-Initiates complex movement; active during completion of movement 
E) Function-Major site of convergence of bilateral somatosensory inputs from the body with input from other sensory systems
F)Function-Depends primarily on proprioceptive inputs and is active when action is self-initiated

Question 10

Which of these does the vestibular system NOT contribute to?

Accepted Answer

A) Detection of location and qualities of external stimuli applied to the skin 
B) Maintenance of a stable visual field 
C) Development of balance, postural control, and integration of postural reflexes 
D) Development of neuronal models of how it feels to perform a given movement 
A) Detection of location and qualities of external stimuli applied to the skin 
B) Maintenance of a stable visual field 
C) Development of balance, postural control, and integration of postural reflexes 
D) Development of neuronal models of how it feels to perform a given movement

Question 11

Match the brain structure to the function.
-Structure- Prefrontal cortex

Accepted Answer

A) Function-Plays major role in planning and execution of coordinated movement; regulates timing and force of movements 
B) Function-Plays major role in setting goals; active when we perform 
C) Function-Active when movement occurs in response to external events 
D) Function-Initiates complex movement; active during completion of movement 
E) Function-Major site of convergence of bilateral somatosensory inputs from the body with input from other sensory systems
F)Function-Depends primarily on proprioceptive inputs and is active when action is self-initiated 
A) Function-Plays major role in planning and execution of coordinated movement; regulates timing and force of movements 
B) Function-Plays major role in setting goals; active when we perform 
C) Function-Active when movement occurs in response to external events 
D) Function-Initiates complex movement; active during completion of movement 
E) Function-Major site of convergence of bilateral somatosensory inputs from the body with input from other sensory systems
F)Function-Depends primarily on proprioceptive inputs and is active when action is self-initiated

Question 12

Children with somatodyspraxia are likely to have difficulties with all of the following EXCEPT ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) Sequential finger touching 
B) Supine flexion 
C) Rapid alternating forearm movements 
D) Visual tracking 
A) Sequential finger touching 
B) Supine flexion 
C) Rapid alternating forearm movements 
D) Visual tracking

Question 13

The Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT) is primarily used to assess ideational praxis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The vestibular system provides a sensory foundation for the development of _________.

Accepted Answer

A) Proper force and timing needed to act on objects 
B) Refined manual dexterity and manipulation 
C) Bilateral coordination and planning of anticipatory movements 
D) Postural flexion through activation of tonic labyrinthine response 
A) Proper force and timing needed to act on objects 
B) Refined manual dexterity and manipulation 
C) Bilateral coordination and planning of anticipatory movements 
D) Postural flexion through activation of tonic labyrinthine response

Question 15

The neurological structure responsible for developmental dyspraxia is located in the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for producing a goal-directed sequence of movements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The left dorsal premotor cortex (lPMC) plays a critical role in motor learning, whereas the lateral premotor cortex and medial sensory motor area (SMA) play an important role in motor planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The auditory and vestibular systems are functionally and neuroanatomically interrelated as they both respond to vibration, are housed in the same bony structure, and fibers carrying auditory and vestibular inputs form cranial nerve VIII (CNVIII).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Your client has difficulty doing jumping jacks and skipping in physical education. In the classroom, the client avoids stabilizing his or her paper when writing. Your client most likely ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) Has visuodyspraxia 
B) Is careless and rushes through activities 
C) Has bilateral integration and sensory (BIS)deficits 
D) Has poor tactile discrimination 
A) Has visuodyspraxia 
B) Is careless and rushes through activities 
C) Has bilateral integration and sensory (BIS)deficits 
D) Has poor tactile discrimination

Question 19

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) shares characteristics common to the concept of dyspraxia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Motor learning is best facilitated in blocked practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Praxis and Dyspraxia

According to Ayers, dyspraxia is primarily a problem of motor execution.

Match the brain structure to the function. -Structure-Lateral premotor cortex (lPMC)

The visual system has strong neuroanatomical and functional connections to the vestibular system.

The gold standard for assessing praxis is ___________.

Apraxia is used to describe motor planning deficits that are developmental in nature.

Somatodyspraxia does not need to be accompanied by evidence of poor somatosensory processing to have a sensory integrative (SI) basis.

Standardized assessments are the only method for assessing praxis in children.

In the sensory integration (SI) approach, passive movement is preferred over active movement.

Match the brain structure to the function. -Structure-Cerebellum

Which of these does the vestibular system NOT contribute to?

Match the brain structure to the function. -Structure- Prefrontal cortex

Children with somatodyspraxia are likely to have difficulties with all of the following EXCEPT ____________.

The Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT) is primarily used to assess ideational praxis.

The vestibular system provides a sensory foundation for the development of _________.

The neurological structure responsible for developmental dyspraxia is located in the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for producing a goal-directed sequence of movements.

The left dorsal premotor cortex (lPMC) plays a critical role in motor learning, whereas the lateral premotor cortex and medial sensory motor area (SMA) play an important role in motor planning.

The auditory and vestibular systems are functionally and neuroanatomically interrelated as they both respond to vibration, are housed in the same bony structure, and fibers carrying auditory and vestibular inputs form cranial nerve VIII (CNVIII).

Your client has difficulty doing jumping jacks and skipping in physical education. In the classroom, the client avoids stabilizing his or her paper when writing. Your client most likely ____________.

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) shares characteristics common to the concept of dyspraxia.

Motor learning is best facilitated in blocked practice.

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Using Clinical Observations Within the Evaluation Process

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