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frequency
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the number of occurrences of a periodic or recurrent process in a unit of time |
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fluctuating muscle tone
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(athetosis) occurs when muscle tone switches rapidly from high to low leading to jerky, uncontrolled movements
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forward chaining
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the patient performs the first step independently, and the therapist helps the patient perform the rest of the steps. It is repeated with the patient performing the first two steps independently, then the third, etc.
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gait |
the manner or style of walking; observing the individual walking naturally in a straight line.
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generalization |
inductive reasoning; application of previously learned concepts and behaviors to similar situations
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grasp reflex
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flexion or clenching of the fingers or toes on stimulation of the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot
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high-preference inventory
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I was not able to find this definition, would you please explain it to me
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high- preference items
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I was not able to find this definition, would you please explain it to me
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head banging
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a form of physical exertion observed during some temper tantrums; occurs near the peak of excitement and may be associated with other physical or muscular movements |
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head lag
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the backward flopping of the head that occurs when an infant is placed in a sitting position, it is obvious in a newborn because the neck muscles are weak |
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hypotonic cerebral palsy
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is diminished muscle tone (appears floppy); inability of the infant to gain any head control when pulled by the arms to a sitting position, sometimes referred to as head lag
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