Rehabilitation and Therapy Commons^™

Application Of Occupation-Based Models To Edward Of Edward Scissorhands: Oa And Ehp Models, Amy Griswold, Kelsey Harris, Whitney Marwick, Whitney Wilbanks, Courtney Wild

San Marcos, Fall 2019

This presentation examines the character Edward Scissorhands, a young adult with hand deformities and poor social skills, through the lens of the Ecological Human Performance (EHP) Model. We propose occupational therapy interventions based off of the EHP model. Through the use of establishing social skills training, as well as adapting and modifying Edward’s hands with tips and attachments, Edward’s life could be immensely improved