Developmental Approaches Flashcards

Flashcards about Developmental Approaches in Occupational Therapy

Developmental Approaches

Focuses on how human growth & development play a role in occupational therapy.

Uniqueness of Developmental Approach

Represents development as a holistic process across physical, cognitive, and social aspects.

Primary focus of Developmental Approach

Focuses on the occupations of childhood and improving overall developmental wellness.

Success

Boosts motivation in developmental therapy.

Repeated Failure

Hinders motivation in developmental therapy.

How OT Supports Motivation

Creating "just right" challenges.

Recapitulation of Ontogeny

The process of relearning skills in the proper order if a person has fallen behind developmentally.

Mosey’s Six Adaptive Skills

Skills including perceptual motor, cognitive, dyadic interaction, group interaction, self identity, and sexual identity.

How OT can foster growth and change

Identifying clients developmental level and designing appropriate activities.

Group Interventions in OT

Groups are based on developmental level rather than age and are primarily homogeneous in terms of development.

Early Developmental Stage Focus

Focus on sensorimotor or cognitive skills in early stages.

Later Developmental Stage Focus

Address life transitions such as career choices in later stages.

Role of the Leader

Takes on the role of directing the group.

OT guiding the group

Guides the group in a way that further develops the group's growth in achieving its goals.

Therapist's Role

Creates and maintains a growth-facilitating environment.

OT Consideration

Should look out for individuals who are transitioning in their goals.

Target Individuals

Individuals with physical & mental disabilities.

Group Goal 1

Promote age-appropriate social interactions, communication skills development, and strengthen emotional control & self-awareness.

Group Goal 2

Enhance fine & gross motor skills.

Group Goal 3

Improve cognitive skills.