Ava is a 3‑year‑old with oral‑motor discoordination and redu…
Ava is a 3‑year‑old with oral‑motor discoordination and reduced tongue lateralization. Her chewing performance varies significantly depending on food texture, seating position, fatigue, and environmental distractions. She demonstrates more efficient chewing when given opportunities to explore foods with different sensory properties and when allowed to self‑pace. Write one SMART goal for Ava that reflects a Dynamic Systems Theory (DST) approach to improving chewing.
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Part 2: Imagine that Herb came to see you for help in dealing with his challenges. First, what diagnosis would you give him? Second, based on this diagnosis, describe each dimension of the integrative/interactive model, and how each dimension would understand/explain the cause(s) of Herb’s presenting problems/symptoms.
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