Question

A COTA is providing recommendations to the caregiver for a 3-year-old child who has autism spectrum disorder. The child frequently has a temper tantrum while teeth are being brushed and refuses to participate in the activity. Which techniques are beneficial for the COTA to include in the recommendations to the caregiver to improve the child's engagement in teeth brushing?

A. Experiment with various types of toothpaste.

B. Encourage the child to try an electric toothbrush.

C. Use a visual schedule of the self-care task.

D. Schedule teeth brushing at a different time each day.

E. Offer flavored oral rinse as positive reinforcement.

F. Decorate the bathroom so that it is appealing to children.

Answer 1

To improve the engagement of a 3-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder in teeth brushing, a COTA can use a visual schedule, offer flavored oral rinse, and experiment with various types of toothpaste.

Step-by-step explanation:

When providing recommendations to the caregiver for improving the engagement of a 3-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder in teeth brushing, a COTA can include the following techniques:

1. Use a visual schedule of the self-care task to help the child understand the sequence of steps involved.
2. Offer flavored oral rinse as positive reinforcement to make the activity more appealing.
3. Experiment with various types of toothpaste to find one that the child finds more enjoyable.