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How does an Occupational Therapist work with autism?

Prosper Health Collective

The role of an occupational therapist (OT) is to support people, families and communities to reach their health and well-being goals by working on the areas of their life that are most important to them. Occupational therapists advocate for people to embrace who they are without the need to change what makes them uniquely themselves.

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23 interventions to supercharge your social work

Save the Social Worker

As a social worker who was just starting out, I longed for a long list of social work interventions which I could look through whenever I had a client problem I couldn’t solve. Okay okay, maybe no intervention is that easy, but you get the idea. Easy applicable interventions. He’s also someone with a learning disability.

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How to Write Care Act Needs Assessment Easily

Social Work Haven

It is used to gather information to understand an individual’s presenting problems, and to assess the effectiveness of any interventions or programs. However, in this guide, focus will only be on considerations when completing a needs assessment for an adult under section 9 of the Act and the interventions you may want to think about.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Researcher : Some social workers engage in research to better understand social issues, evaluate programs, and inform policy development. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

They may engage in certain avoidance behaviors like: Withdrawing from family, friends, and co-workers Isolating themselves or hiding "away from the world" Avoiding family time or social functions or engagements Avoiding work or school by saying they're ill What Causes a Nervous Breakdown? Persistent stress from raising children.

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Diversity Spotlight: Sannisha K. Dale, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

This research interest coincides with her position as the founder and director of the SHINE (Strengthening Health through Innovation and Engagement) Research Program. What do you think therapists, scholars, and policy-makers can do to support these at risk individuals? I think when you consider COVID, it’s a traumatic event.

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Helping Schools Motivate Parents to Participate in their Child’s Autism Education Plan

Relias

In addition, in her article, “ Autism Outcomes With Early Intervention “, Ella Rain states: “…parental involvement is a critical aspect of a child’s success. When a family receives early intervention services, but fails to follow through consistently with the child’s treatment plan, the prognosis drops.”.

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