Now that the data collection has been completed. the goals of the program can be determined. This will be a collaborative process with yourself. the occupational therapist. client and carer. What considerations should you and the occupational therapist be aware of when setting goals of care for a client}I List 4 considerations below

Is it within your scope of practice as an allied health assistant to design the client’s skill development within his program? Consider your job description at the beginning of the case study.

3.2 You are required to check therapy equipment for safety including the following: Equipment that is touched by clients are cleaned/sterilised before use Client’s Theraputty (Theraputty must be purchased by the client as it cannot be cleaned) . Equipment is free from damage . Any risks are identified Describe what checks you are required to […]

3.3 You are required to set up the seating for the session. During the session Jonathan will be seated at the table. The table has the capacity for two people on each side. Plan the seating arrangement for the session and explain how this will help to maximise the client’s interest and participation in the […]

 You are aware that Jonathan does not enjoy participation in fine motor activities as he finds these very difficult and can become easily frustrated. Describe below how you can use the pls answer 3.4 question 3.4 You are aware that Jonathan does not enjoy participation in fine motor activities as he finds these very difficult […]

Jonathan was resistant to participation in the Theraputty activity initially but became engaged when you allowed him to choose the buttons that were to be hidden in the putty. He took his time in choosing 8 different buttons and hid these as instructed. He was then able to locate and remove 4 buttons within the […]

Jonathan’s treatment plan states that Jonathan may self harm when frustrated. The Treatment Plan written by the Occupational Therapist has included the following pro-active strategies prevent the occurrence of these behaviours: " Verbally asking the client if he ‘needs a break whilst demonstrating the Australian Sign Language sign for ‘break’ * Providing appropriate prompting to […]

Therapeutic Interventions and Support Available for Individuals with Autism and Co-occurring Conditions:   Section 1 : The range of therapeutic interventions available to individuals with autism       Section 2 : The services available to individuals with autism and their families       Section 3 : Co-occurring conditions and their treatment

You have tried to calm Jonathan during the above activity but his frustration escalates and he throws a padlock across the room, narrowly missing hitting his carer. What strategies could be used in response to this situation to minimise the chance of harm to others or to Jonathan?

As a health science student, it is important to be aware of important issues in your field of interest. This Assessment will help make you more aware of the U.S. healthcare system and its role in these important issues. You will conduct online research and come up with a short presentation designed to show a […]