SPED 341 exam 1 terms

sidelyer

a device designed to position individuals on their side for comfort, medical needs, and therapeutic benefits, such as preventing pressure sores and improving circulation.

prone stander

a supportive device that helps individuals with disabilities maintain a forward-leaning, upright, or near-upright standing position.

supine stander

an adaptive device that supports individuals from behind, allowing them to gradually transition from a lying down position(supine) to a standing one.

Ankle-Foot orthosis(AFO)

allows and individual to bear weight on their foot and walk with stability 

Seatbelt

keeps one in a seat or wheelchair safely without falling over or off of the equipment

Rifton chair

adaptive chair that provides postural support, encourages active sitting, and promotes development for activities such as learning, feeding, and speech therapy.

Includes:

-footboard

-arm supports

-seatbelt

Corner seat/ring sitter

Adaptive floor-based seating that provides back and trunk support to maintain an upright posture 

Acute vs chronic 

Acute: 

severe and sudden 

Chronic: 

long-developing syndrome 

Integrated related services

support services provided to a student with a disability which are delivered within the regular ed classroom or school environment

Hypertonia

increased muscle tone or stiffness

Hypotonia 

low muscle tone 

Flexion

bending of an arm or leg

role release

a professional share specific tasks, skills, or interventions with another person such as a parent, gen ed teacher, or a support staff to do do the intervention with the student with the disability.

supine 

lying flat on your back  

supine stander: in a reclined position on their back, ideal for those with minimal trunk and head control

prone

lying downward

prone stander: positioned face-down, used to strengthen neck and upper body control 

orthotics

students with too low or too high muscle tone require outside stabilization of the ankles and feet. This can be achieved by use of orthoses or braces

prosthetics

an artificial device that replaces a mission or nonfunctional body part enabling students to participate in school activities and daily life