Many of Darin’s ADL’s are impaired. These include activities such as eating, dressing, bathing, and walking. After his stroke, the weakness in the right side of his body influenced all of these activities. As a result, the activity of moving up and down the stairs in the two story household, or his functional mobility is also impaired. He will have difficulties walking in the fields with his grandchildren as well. His activities of mowing the lawn and doing chores outside will also be impaired. These activities are considered IDL’s because they are optional, but include the environment (O’Brien & Hussey, 2012). Unfortunately, Darin’s speech is also impaired due to his stoke, which causes the activity of telling stories to his grandchildren …show more content…
Darin’s client factors are specific to his performance. Some factors that may be interfering with his impaired activity level may be his strength and range of motion (O’Brien & Hussey, 2012). Also, because Darin is suffering from right sided weakness, he has trouble eating and dressing as a result of the loss of tactile functions. Additional client factors that interfere with his performance are body structure and body functions, as they are specific to Darin and they are jeopardized after his stroke. In order to create a client centered treatment plan, what other information would you like to obtain to get a better picture of Darin? In order to get a better picture of Darin, it is important to collaborate with him (O’Brien & Hussey, 2012). Taking a client-centered approach to his situation is important so that as an OT, they get Darin’s viewpoint, his narrative, and desires (O’Brien & Hussey, 2012). Darin will help the OT recognize what occupations he desires to improve and work on in order to help him re-engage in them (O’Brien & Hussey, 2012). It is important to take a client-centered approach in order to understand Darin’s viewpoint and the occupations of interest (O’Brien & Hussey, 2012). What occupations (remember what the 'OT ' definition of occupation is) do you think Darin would want to return
Dana Wong is a seventy-year old female who had an ischemic stroke, and is entering our care facility after a seven-day stay at Mercy North Medical Center. The stroke has left her in a wheel chair with decreased mobility on the left side, slurred speech, and relaxed features. The referral came from Dr. Parker on September 12, 2015, which was four days after her admission in the hospital, and request that Mrs. Wong undergo two months of physical, occupational, and speech therapy before she returns to her home at Green Meadows, an assisted care living facility. Dr. Parker noted that Mrs. Wong can benefit from our services, and believes that she can make an adequate recovery, because she is determined to maintain her independent lifestyle. Mrs. Wong has full coverage from Blue Cross Blue Shield, who has agreed to pay for her stay at the facility for a maximum of two months.
In the case of Lyons v Queensland [2016] HCA 38, Ms Lyons, who is profoundly deaf and requires assistance from Australian Language Interpreters (AUSLAN), was excluded from jury duty on the grounds of her impairment. Lyons held that her exclusion from serving on a jury was unlawful discrimination prohibited by the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD) (A.D.A). After being summoned for jury duty, she notified the deputy registrar that she would require the assistance of an AUSLAN.
According to the textbook on page 61, Disabled is defined as “a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of [the disabled person]. Major life activities include an area “of central importance to most people’s daily lives including walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, working, or caring for
Freda Mae is a 7-year old girl who suffers from Cerebral Palsy. She experiences fluctuating muscle tone throughout her body, which causes her to have difficulty with basic activities of daily living (ADL’s). Freda Mae is currently using a manual wheelchair for mobility and has difficulty accessing some areas of her home. Freda Mae enjoys using a computer; however, she has difficulty due to not having an accessible work station. She currently lives with her mother, father, and two sisters.
She is responsible for providing progress notes and case plans. D’Vonya has a desire to learn, open to feedback and is engaged in course discussions. She makes caring presentations and has a belief in empowerment to enhance her effectiveness as a supportive resource and advocate. D’Vonya openly discusses her challenges and explored her own bias assumptions and ethical issues that she experienced during field. She cares deeply about the success of her clients and has been able to be successful in placements because of her
Instrumental activity of daily living (IADLS) that affected are driving and community mobility, meal preparation and care of others may also be affected. Rest and sleep may also be affected if the client is in pain and their limited mobility keeps them from become comfortable enough for sleep. Education, work, play, leisure, as well as social participation will be affected by the prosthetic (AOTA,
Although Codina’s documentary talks about the many incapability Monica and David face, Monica and David are shockingly able as well. In the following scene where Monica and David are seen making the bed every morning and David is learning to take insulin shots on his own, describes that Monica and David are able and as Monica states “handicap is someone who can’t work and is in a wheelchair.” Here Codina is suggesting that Monica and David don’t believe they are handicap and instead believe they are able bodies. The documentary Monica and David discusses about how a handicap is not as defined as someone who thinks but instead it something we consider evolving and
I suffer from permanent nerve damage in my dominant hand due to a car accident caused by a distracted driver. This experience taught me the importance of support and patience in working with individuals who have disabilities. Additionally, my involvement in working at the Reading Clinic, with children who have dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and other learning disabilities, enhanced my aspirations to help those with impairments. My vision for my professional life is to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with speech and communication-related disorders. I want to help them overcome their challenges and reach their full potential.
Occupational Therapy is a health care profession in which we facilitate maximal independence and quality of life throughout the lifespan. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant Student, I want to be able to make the difference in the individual life to reach the patients goals and helping them back to be independent as possible. “The mission of the University of Charleston is to educate each and every student to their life of productive work, enlightened living and the community involvement.” (The University of Charleston, 2017). Liberal Learning Outcomes helps the student to be able to communicate effectively and engage in creativity in our professional and personal life (The University of Charleston, 2017).
Then, they develop a treatment plan which includes measurable goals and outcomes. Practitioners treat all aspects of the individual, including evaluating their home and other regular environments to determine where changes might benefit the client. The therapist provides skills, and teaches the patient implementation ideas and techniques.
Andre Dubus was once an active man who became crippled due to a car accident. He illustrates his experiences a, as well as other disabled individuals with whom he has crossed
People affected with this disability have many limitations, they usually need at least
Philosophy of Occupational Therapy & Occupational Adaptation Occupational Adaptation (OA) is a model that was originally developed in 1992 by Janette Schkade and Sally Schultz at Texas Women 's University. Schkade and Schultz (1992), defines OA as "state of competency in occupational functioning toward which human beings aspire" (p. 831). This theoretical model focuses on the holistic nature of the person and views competence in one 's occupational functioning. A person is the focus of this model, which gives that individual the power to make changes when faced with occupational challenges. The Philosophy of Occupational Therapy (OT) provides an essential overview of the Occupational Therapy practice framework.
Putting the client as the expert, understanding her story instead of attempting to judge it, in the therapist’s point of view. The therapist must in any point display with utmost care, interest, respectful curiosity, openness, empathy, and fascination. Once this collaborative relationship has been established, the counsellor and the client can move forward and work on how to improve the outcomes of the
While his children will be his caregivers, as adults they will need to work for most of the day, therefore it is important for Dan to be able to live independently while his children are not present. For this reason, I include Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin Inc. (CILWW) in the available services because the agency can help Dan maintain his independence. CILWW concerns with the wellbeing of all people with disabilities and work to maximize their involvement with the community. The program offers independent living trainings, disability support groups, transportation programs, and assistive technology for rent. It is open to all adults with disabilities, although there are only a few offices in some cities such as Eau Claire, Menomonie, and Rice Lake.