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Developmental Considerations Flashcards

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  1. Massage for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) should prioritize:

    Answer: Predictable routines, clear communication, and respect for sensory preferences

    Children with ASD often have sensory processing differences; predictability, clear communication, and following sensory preferences are essential for a successful session.

  2. When working with a child who has cerebral palsy (CP), the therapist should expect and accommodate:

    Answer: Spasticity, involuntary movements, and varied muscle tone

    CP commonly presents with spasticity, involuntary movements, and abnormal muscle tone, all of which influence massage technique selection and positioning.

  3. For a premature infant who is medically stable but still in the NICU, the recommended starting technique is:

    Answer: Containment holding (kangaroo care positioning)

    Containment holding, which involves cradling or kangaroo-care positioning, is the first-line touch intervention for stable premature infants before stroking is introduced.

  4. Which developmental stage theory is most commonly referenced in pediatric massage education to understand a child's psychosocial needs during sessions?

    Answer: Erikson's psychosocial development theory

    Erikson's psychosocial theory is widely used in pediatric massage education to understand age-appropriate emotional needs such as trust, autonomy, and industry.

  5. A therapist working with a child with sensory processing disorder (SPD) who is tactile-defensive should begin with:

    Answer: Deep pressure techniques, which are often better tolerated than light touch

    Children with tactile defensiveness often tolerate deep pressure better than light touch because it activates proprioceptive receptors rather than light-touch nociceptors.

  6. In Vimala McClure's IAIM (International Association of Infant Massage) model, parent-infant massage is taught primarily to:

    Answer: Strengthen the parent-infant bond and communication

    The IAIM model teaches parents to massage their own infants primarily to enhance bonding, communication, and the overall parent-infant relationship.