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Strength-Based Occupational Therapy Interventions For Neurodiverse Adolescents And Young Adults, Ellen Howard, Christina Connell
Strength-Based Occupational Therapy Interventions For Neurodiverse Adolescents And Young Adults, Ellen Howard, Christina Connell
Occupational Therapy Evidence Projects
In collaboration with Seattle Therapy Network, an outpatient pediatric occupational and speech therapy clinic, a critical appraisal of the literature was conducted to answer the following question: How can occupational therapists provide strength-based interventions for adolescents and young adults with autism and/or ADHD that support progression toward personally meaningful outcomes? Nineteen articles were critically appraised and were found to support using such interventions to promote meaningful outcomes in seven occupational areas. It is recommended that occupational therapy practitioners utilize strength-based, identity-affirming approaches that leverage client interests and abilities when working with neurodiverse youth in order to facilitate progress toward meaningful …
A Manual To Support The Development Of Romantic Relationships And Sexuality For Adolescents And Young Adults With Traumatic Brain Injury, Libby Herriot, Lauren Rollins
A Manual To Support The Development Of Romantic Relationships And Sexuality For Adolescents And Young Adults With Traumatic Brain Injury, Libby Herriot, Lauren Rollins
School of Occupational Therapy Master's Theses (2010-2015)
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) affect an estimated 1.4 million individuals in the United States annually (Braden et al., 2010), most often affecting those between the ages of 15-19 years (Kerr, Harmon, Marshall, Proescholdbell, & Waller, 2014). Individuals with TBI experience impaired judgment, impulsivity, and a decrease in emotional regulation, which may result in verbal and nonverbal behaviors that negatively impact the development of sexuality and the formation of romantic relationships (Kay & Lezak, 1990). Additionally, people who sustain TBIs as children or adolescents are also faced with challenges of typically developing teens (e.g., impulsivity and undeveloped executive functioning skills), further …