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 facilitated by the occupational therapist or educator and may involve training peers to interact with those who have ASD to improve their social skills. Furthermore, social skills training may be … Read more
Introduction One common sequela of stroke is difficulty performing movements due to spasticity or increased muscle tone. More severe cases of spasticity may result in limited functional independence of daily activities such as ADLs of eating, bathing, toileting, dressing, bathing, and grooming (ADLs). Spasticity has been defined differently, but one common definition is marked by … Read more
Commonly used occupational therapy interventions for burns include: Physical activity and conditioning Pain management Scar management Orthoses and Splints Participation in Occupations Physical Activity and Conditioning Occupational therapists can promote therapeutic activities and exercise to help correct impairments and improve musculoskeletal function. Specific bottom-up strategies include addressing strength, flexibility (ROM), endurance, stability, and balance to … Read more
Four categories of interventions are discussed for clients with dementia at home with support by caregivers. Introduction While the specific needs of the client should be addressed, there should be considerations for the caregiver(s) who have taken on the primary role of caregiving for clients at home with dementia. Studies have shown that caregivers are … Read more
Introduction An important intervention for patients with dementia and their family is education about fall risks and prevention strategies. Falls are a complex and multifactorial issue that can result in patient injury and morbidity, especially in older adults. People with dementia are 5 times more likely to be institutionalized than people with dementia who do … Read more
Memory books (not to be confused with Life Storybooks) can be useful tools to help patients with memory difficulties function in their environment. SLP often introduces memory books to patients when they can benefit from them. Memory books are often more successful when the interdisciplinary team is aware of its existence, purpose, location, and priorities … Read more
Introduction In my mental health rotation at an outpatient behavioral health setting, one of the previous students created a nostalgia book for one of the social and leisure groups. It was a very creative book that contained photographs and pictures of pop culture, media, products, and historical events aimed for older adults. Although this nostalgia … Read more
A list of models and occupational therapy interventions for ADHD based on research for children, adolescents, and adults. Interventions address ADHD symptoms, social skills, motor skills, play, cognition, and more. Children Models Cognitive Rehabilitation (Toglia) Behavioral Play-based Sensory Interventions Dyadic Parent-child Teacher-child Occupational therapist-child Executive Function Cognitive-Functional (Cog-Fun) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — hyperactivity Play-Based … Read more
Introduction What does occupational therapy do for stroke patients? On the surface, it may not look like a lot. The therapist is helping the client walk, take a shower, or put on clothes. But there is way more that goes on “under the hood” as it appears. Occupational therapists assess for, consider, and provide rehabilitation … Read more
As an Amazon Affiliate, I may earn a commission on the purchases made through the links in this post. Introduction When occupational therapists work with their clients, they may be working with them at their lowest times. Many clients may be in the earlier phase of their rehab and have a hard time with adjustment … Read more