Decision
Making in Pediatric Neurologic Physical Therapy: Module
2: Mental Retardation and Spina Bifida
BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.
2.
List the 8 steps of the Hypothesis-Orientated Algorithm
for Clinicians (HOAC) model
3.
List 6 goals for future-orientated approach planning
4.
Describe when it is appropriate to turn over treatment
tasks to the patient’s family
5.
Describe the American Association of Mental Retardation
(AAMR) process for diagnosing mental retardation
6.
Describe challenges in working with a mentally retarded
child
7.
Describe the use of the Hypothesis-Orientated Algorithm
for Clinicians (HOAC) model for treatment for a mentally
retarded child
8.
Describe the difference between a meningocele and a
myelomeningocele
9.
Describe motor deficits found in spina bifida children
with thoracic, high lumbar (L1-L3), low lumbar (L4-5)
and sacral level lesions
10.
Describe the contractures risks and prevention for spina
bifida children with thoracic, high lumbar (L1-L3), low
lumbar (L4-5) and sacral level lesions
11.
Describe bracing considerations for spina bifida
children with thoracic, high lumbar (L1-L3), low lumbar
(L4-5) and sacral level lesions
12.
Describe the areas of concern when spina bifida children
transition into adulthood
13. Describe
the use of the Hypothesis-Orientated Algorithm for
Clinicians (HOAC) model for treatment of a child with
spina bifida.
