Recommendations for Adaptive Equipment Advanced for Adult- an adaptive device is
Recommendations for Adaptive Equipment Advanced for Adult- an adaptive device is any piece of equipment that can be used to help make daily activities easier to perform. This may include recommendations from bath benches to AAC devices.
Meta-cognitive Skills Training -“Thinking about thinking”, “knowing about knowing”, becoming “aware of one’s awareness” and higher-order thinking skills. Metacognition can take many forms; it includes knowledge about when and how to use strategies for learning or problem-solving
Compensatory Skills Training- Techniques that focuses on learning a wide range of coping strategies, also known as “workarounds,” for dealing with various cognitive challenges such as: short-term memory problems
Ergonomics- Designing and arranging various items that people use so
Ergonomics- Designing and arranging various items that people use so that the individual and items interact most efficiently and safely in multiple settings and environments.
Focus on Prevention or Reduction of Impairments for Adults- Actions that halt the progress and/or progression of a disability at its beginning stage and prevents complications.
Pragmatic /Social Language Skills- the child’s ability to listen to and remember what you hear, taking turns with friends, and not interrupting, sharing the information you have accurately heard and without rambling, saying things in an organized manner and making sense, using tone and emotions that fit the situation.
Social Language Advanced for Adults – the adult’s ability to listen to and remember what you hear, taking turns with friends, and not interrupting, sharing the information you have accurately heard and without rambling, saying things in an organized manner and making sense, using tone and emotions that fit the
Short and Long-Term Memory Skills Strengthening- Although there are no guarantees when it comes to preventing memory loss, certain activities might help. Consider easy/basic ways to sharpen the memory.
Posture Awareness and Posturing Exercises – Posture-related back pain is often caused by the strength-to-flexibility ratio between the opposing muscle groups all over your body that hold you upright. Achieving good posture requires technique.
How to Increase Listening Skills for Adults – Effective listening skills are the ability to actively understand information provided by the speaker and to display interest in the topic discussed.
Learning the “Lingo” –Young adults who have special learning needs and have been found eligible for special education services because of a disability are called “exceptional students”. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) ,Developmentally Delayed (DD) ,Dual-Sensory Impaired (Deaf-Blind) (DSI),Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (EBD),Homebound or Hospitalized (HH),Intellectual Disabilities (InD) ,Orthopedic
Cognitive Building – Cognition is the act of knowing or thinking. It includes the ability to choose, understand, remember and use information. Cognitive building includes attention and concentration, processing and understanding information, memory, communication, planning, organization, reasoning, problem solving, decision making, judgment, being patient and impulse control
Addressing Safety Concerns- Adjusting aspects of the environment to aid an individual with mobility, bending and performing expected daily functions in the work environment in a safe manner.
Reward Systems / Keeping it Positive! – Utilized to incentivize adults to comply and follow through with presented tasks. Helps reinforce positive behaviors and expectations. Four common functions of behavior are social attention, tangibles/activities, escape/avoidance and sensory stimulation.
Intervention plan to enhance work performance- A customized plan that will be designed by our team of therapists to enhance and optimize your work environment
Assist individuals in retaining or resuming their role in the work environment – The long-lasting effects of a post trauma injury can be complex and impact all aspects of the individual’s life. It is important to remember that the capabilities and limitations following a such an injury will vary greatly
Safely performing work tasks- Adjusting aspects of the environment to aid an individual with mobility, bending and performing expected daily functions in the work environment in a safe manner.
