Unit 7: Occupational Engagement of the Adult Adulthood represents a time of increased independence and a decline in supervision and structure that is prominent in adolescents and childhood. The exact definition of what makes someone an adult is unclear; however, social characterization, changes in occupational engagement and a shift in roles explain the emergence of adulthood. Cronin and Mandich (2016) define the typical age span associated with early adulthood as 21 to 34 years of age. This age…
Brianne Kelly A00179233 Occupational therapy is not just a health profession, it is much more than that. Occupational therapy helps patients gain independence and confidence that allows them to participate in everyday life activities. Certain characteristics of an occupational therapist must include being caring, patient, precise, personable, creative, observant and a good problem solver. These are simply a few of the many qualities which make up a good Occupational Therapist. Each unique…
Ever since my dad was diagnosed with cancer, and I witnessed all that radiation therapists do to help cancer patients I have known that I wanted to be a radiation therapist. That was when I was a junior in high school and my desire to be a radiation therapist hasn’t changed since then. I took lifespan development because it was one of the recommended classes for the radiation therapy program. I had no idea what to expect from this class because I never took a psychology class before, but I am…
In this class presentation, it was interesting to play the role as a therapist and get a partial experience on what it would be like interacting with a client. In the occupational therapy field, practitioners are thrown into situations or unsure of the adaptive equipment they have in their storage unit, which means they will have to research additional information on their product. It was hard to search for what adaptive equipment I was given to present, especially with having no experience with…
Occupational therapy is another form of treatment that is basically used as way to help a person with Down syndrome adjust to everyday tasks with regards to their needs and abilities. Occupational therapy teaches self-care skills like eating, getting dressed, using computers, etc. Therapists can provide special tools to complete daily tasks, such as a pencil that is easier to grip for writing. At different ages, therapists offer different tools. In high school for example, the therapists helps…
understand the concepts and ideas of occupational science. By identifying my productive, pleasurable and combined occupation, I learned there are different meaning to each occupation that we do. For example, studying is my most productive occupation, it is associated with my identity as student and furthers my personal growth. Studying is goal driven, as a student, it dominates the majority of my time and is essential for me to become a successful occupational therapist. While reading is an…
inspiration for my pursuit in Occupational Therapy is my mom. She has been a nurse for the past fifteen years of her life and she told me that Occupational Therapy was one of the best fields to be in. Her dedication and love for her patients inspires me. I strive to have the motivation that she has for her job. My inspiration to pursue Occupational Therapy is because it’s low-stress, good pay, and I can help others. When I decided to pursue a degree in Occupational Therapy, I knew it would…
OT Practice Framework Concepts Typically Developing Abilities for main individual in the case study Areas at Risk Areas of Occupation: • ADLs • Feeding Independently • Bathing Independently-soaping and rising burn areas • Dressing Independently-applying and removing clothing around burn areas • Personal Hygiene & Grooming- Caring for skin-applying lotion, using a razor to shave • Sexual active Risks include the following: • Pain, mild to moderate • Infection • Scaring • Decrease of range of…
At Misericordia University and in surrounding communities, promotion of occupational therapy can be applied through several methods. By promoting the practice of occupational therapy through different methods, individuals will be able to gain an understanding of what occupational therapy services truly aim to offer. The first way that Pi Theta Epsilon can help to promote occupational therapy within the community is to hold a workshop at Misericordia about a particular impairment that affects…
Occupational therapy, has been a dream career as early as the age of eight. As a kindergarten student, I began to receive occupational therapy services, not quite understanding what this was or why I was having to be pulled away from my friends. As I grew, these OTRs and COTAs , who worked with me on my sensory needs and my educational demands, made a great impact and steered my goals and dreams into this field. Having five years of occupational therapy made a huge impact on my grades and…