Sensory-Based Strategies Are Not the Same as Ayres Sensory Integration
Incorrect Use?
Sensory strategies are often incorrectly used with sensory integration interventions. One way to distinguish sensory integration methods involve active client participation, whereas sensory...
Overview of Social Skills Interventions for Autism in Occupational Therapy
Introduction
Social skills interventions are designed to address barriers in social skills for clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These social skills interventions can be...
Visual Activities for Sensory Modulation Regulation Relaxation and Stress Management in Occupational Therapy
The visual system significantly contributes to the ability for occupational therapy clients to see and has a powerful influence on other sensory systems and...
Sensory Room vs Seclusion Rooms for Occupational Therapy
A sensory room is a specially designed space that is used to provide a variety of sensory experiences to individuals who may benefit from...
Sensory Calming vs Alerting Modulation Techniques in Occupational Therapy
Introduction
Sensory calming refers to strategies or techniques that are used in occupational therapy to reduce feelings of stress, anxiety or agitation with clients. These...
Occupational Therapy Treatment for High Acuity Agitated Psychosocial Patients
Keep Things Simple
Breaking tasks down into smaller, manageable parts. This can make the task less overwhelming and increase the client's sense of accomplishment.
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Quick Tips: De-escalation of Situations for Occupational Therapy Mental Health Psychosocial
Remain calm and speak in a calm and soothing tone.
Establish verbal contact.
Listen actively and acknowledge the person's feelings and concerns.
Use...
BARS: Easy Tool to Assess for Agitation in Patients for Occupational Therapy
Introduction
One way to communicate to other staff a patient's level of agitation for occupational therapy such as in psychiatric settings like locked units is...
Example of Rules and Tips for Patients of Occupational Therapy Psychiatric Locked Unit
Introduction
Sometimes it helps to understand the rules and tips that are given to patients in psychiatric locked units as an occupational therapy practitioner working...
Impact of Mass Shootings on Occupations of Survivors
The impact of a mass shooting on mental health can be significant and long-lasting for survivors. Survivors of mass shootings may experience a range...
