Occupational Therapy Practice Framework

Hence, greater variation of inputs should enhance the chances of a breakthrough idea (Harvey, 2014). Creativity is treated as a process with inputs and outputs, an arrangement which is amenable to the traditional, linear I-P-O model of team

There seems to be no doubt that creative arts therapy can be effective for the mass population. Yet, a question popped into my head when I was reviewing the relevant literature - is creative arts suitable for people who may not function “normally”, for instance, those with Down Syndrome? This paper, which the major characteristics of down syndrome patient are integratively analyzed with various theories and art modalities, will satisfy my own inquiry. Hong Kong education context will be applied, in particular, as I aspire to be a special education teacher in the future. Is Creative Arts Therapy Suitable for People with Down Syndrome?

Consulting from a scientific-practitioner perspective is the gathering of information and identifying evidence-based methods of learning in which can further establish singular commonalities which promotes learning from one another. This concept of inclusive education can assist practitioner in identifying which methods are successful and/or failing. These scientific-practitioner models can result in clinical training which focuses on a multitude of perspective which incorporates both scientific and knowledge bases which ensure the best practices have been implemented and evaluated between peers and other members of the professional cohort. Lowman (2012) affirmed that research identifies the phenomenon is more likely to provide knowledge’s

WHAT? WHEN? and WHY, a form of seeking insight, is emphasized less than action Client Goals Help patients resolve old pain and improve emotional states Helps clients learn new skills and tools to build a more satisfying successful future; focuses on goals Accountability for Goals The goals of therapy are for the person to be accountable for their feelings and emotions and change can be identified internally but not usually measurable unless using a CBT. Coaching goals, like business goals, usually have to do with one’s external world and behaviour and is measurable.

Alternate assessment strategies in teaching are important in 33 order to potentially increase the evidence base for best practices as discussed by Chickering and Gamson (1987). Best teaching practices will contribute to the scholarship of teaching and ultimately the quality of education for nurses in the future. The future of nursing should integrate a variety of learning activities designed to achieve specific learning outcomes while taking into account the level of the student, essential competencies, the complexity of the desired learning, and the skill of faculty (Tanner, 2010).

2. Literature Review 4283 The literature review undertaken for this research provides an analysis of research evidence relating to executive coaching by giving an introduction to coaching with a particular emphasis on executive coaching. It will explore the existing literature on this subject to identify what has been researched to date and where current research is lacking in order to ascertain what questions remain unanswered. This will ensure that this study will build on previous research and add to the knowledge.

This indicates that when a field is categorized as a professional practice, it is embodied and controlled by ethical standards to ensure that these professional practices reach a high level of quality (Corey, Corey, & Callanan, 2003). For advance countries such as the United States and United Kingdom who have long been practicing counselling, the code of ethics has been shaped and constantly changing according to the need to safeguard the interests of practitioners and clients. Different ethical codes have been set up in areas for example counselling, clinical, psychological schooling (American Psychological Association, 2017), marriage and family therapy (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, 2015), counselling (American School Counselor Association, 2016) and mental health counseling (American Mental Health Counselors Association, 2000), and social welfare (National Association of Social Workers,

This form of therapy targets a person’s thoughts and emotions. The hope is to recognize and challenge the irrational thoughts in order to change the person’s emotions (Lecture 1, 2010). The therapist helps the client identify the automatic, irrational, or faulty thinking and teaches the client new skills to change his or her thought process and behaviors (Corey, 2013). As a person begins to change their thinking and feelings about their value and self-worth, their self-esteem also rises. Research has demonstrated that combining positive psychology with CBT increases self-esteem in an individual (Marrero, Carballeira, Martin, Mejias, Hernandez,

Thus further studies can be done on clinical validation of this vocabulary list with extended age group and more number of subjects. This list can be further adopted as a screening or diagnostic

Reflection is not about evaluating an intervention of the client, but rather the process of theory that we use through our own experience and knowledge (Duncan, E., 2009). Also, it is imperative to recapture practice experiences and mull them over critically in order to gain new understandings and to improve future practice as a therapist (Finlay, L., 2008) as the healthcare sector is constantly changing and upgrading itself. Reflection also allows us to apply our knowledge that is improving to a wide variety of cases that we may encounter, be it a case that we have seen before or a totally new case that we have to

What are arguments in favor of CCSS? There are several debatable arguments revealed in favor of CCSS including standards for Math and English/Language various elements and how it will measure student expectations across the nation. Support has been found in three articles covering support and measurement, how these new standards are superior to previous ones, as well as how these new standards were developed by educators and innovators. Several argue against which educators were selected and who funded the external innovators that conjointly participated in developing the CCSS.

As an occupational therapy (OT) practitioner I would want to work with a company or organization that upholds the values and principles of my profession. According to the American Organization Therapy Association (AOTA) as professionals, we should not violate the principles of; Beneficence, Autonomy, Veracity, Nonmaleficence, Fidelity and Justice (AOTA, 2015). Some questions that I will ask to determine if an organization has a culture that supports ethical practice and decision-making would be; what are the organization’s values, what are the expectations of the staff and is there room for professional growth?

In all , being in this Occupational Therapy Assistance program has changed me . I am now a better friend more reliable and dependable to them. I am now a better mother more educated ,focused and have more empathy to my family and patience’s. I am now a better student willing to speak up first and work with others in a group. I have been able to provide clear effective communication thorough out my daily life

Through the use of the Occupational Therapy’s Framework an occupational therapy practitioner is able to evaluate teachers to identify how lack of knowledge and training affects teachers’ well-being in the area of occupation, resulting in lack of rest and poor sleep habits due to stress. The teacher’s job performance is affected by lack of training and feeling inadequately prepared to teach their students with disabilities. A stressful environment in place of employment could result in loss of sleep, a decrease in health, poor job performance and loss of financial income (AOTA, 2014). When teachers display negative attitude regarding inclusion classroom the teachers’ action and behavior of how he/she treat students with disabilities could affect

Volunteering at McKenna Farms Therapy Services I was able to observe pediatric occupational therapy sessions. Not only did I get to observe Occupational Therapy sessions, but I observed Hippotherapy sessions too. What I found so unique about McKenna Farms is that they had Speech Therapist, Physical Therapist, and Occupational Therapist all together at one clinic. This allowed me to witness how the different types of therapy fit together and how the therapist would collaborate to find the best way to treat the children. My favorite part was finding ways to communicate with the kids.