Perceptual Functions and Communication in Occupational Therapy

Flashcards focused on key vocabulary terms and concepts related to perceptual functions and communication in occupational therapy.

Proprioception

The ability to sense body position and movement without visual input.

Kinesthesia

Awareness of limb movement without vision.

Body Image

One’s perception and awareness of their own body’s shape, size, and function.

Body Scheme

Internal awareness of body parts and their relationships.

Right/Left Discrimination

Ability to distinguish between left and right.

Unilateral Neglect

Inattention to one side of the body or space, often after a stroke.

Topographical Disorientation

Difficulty navigating familiar or new environments.

Figure-Ground Discrimination

Ability to distinguish objects from their background.

Homonymous Hemianopsia

Loss of vision on the same side of both eyes due to brain injury.

Form Perception

Ability to recognize shapes and objects by their form.

Depth Perception

Ability to judge distance and spatial relationships.

Spatial Relations

Understanding how objects are positioned in space.

Position in Space

Awareness of object orientation in space.

Agnosia

Inability to recognize objects despite intact sensory function.

Apraxia

Inability to perform purposeful movements despite normal muscle function.

Visual Perception

Understanding and interpreting what we see.

Spatial Awareness

Knowing the position of our body in space.

Body Schema Perception

Awareness of body parts and movement.

Motor Perception

Planning and coordinating purposeful movement.

Tactile Perception

Identifying textures, temperatures, and object properties through touch.

Dysarthria

Motor speech disorder due to weakness, paralysis, or poor coordination of speech muscles.

Aphasia

A language disorder resulting from damage to language centers in the brain.

Apraxia of Speech

A motor planning disorder affecting speech production.

Cognitive-Communication Deficits

Challenges with attention, memory, reasoning, organizing thoughts, or social behavior.

Environmental Modifications

Changes made to the environment to support communication and cognitive functions.

Compensatory Strategies

Techniques used to aid communication when full recovery is not possible.

Restorative Strategies

Interventions aimed at restoring lost language skills.

Assessment Tools

Instruments used for evaluating perceptual or communication deficits.

Clinical Implications

Consequences or effects of perceptual or communication issues on daily functioning.

Functional Assessments

Observations of performance in real-world contexts to evaluate abilities.

Intervention Strategies

Methods employed to improve perceptual and communication functions.

Neuroplasticity

The brain's ability to reorganize and form new connections through experience and repetition.

Mirror Therapy

A therapeutic technique that uses visual feedback to improve perception and function.

Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy

A technique that restricts the use of the unaffected limb to encourage use of the affected limb.

Visual Scanning Training

A therapeutic approach to help clients utilize their visual field better.

Multisensory Stimulation

Engaging multiple senses to enhance recognition and learning.