As an OT, this makes me happy. It also further strengthens my resolve to focus treatment on not just fostering independence for the individual, but training parents/caregivers on how to facilitate independence, problem-solve, and encourage positivity and focusing on strengths (giving other parents the skills that your mom was able to use daily). Essentially training and empowering parents and caregivers to be mini-OTs. So many times, and I'm guilty too, we forget that this person is so much more than the few hours we see them in a week. Thank you so much for sharing!
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As an OT, this makes me happy. It also further strengthens my resolve to focus treatment on not just fostering independence for the individual, but training parents/caregivers on how to facilitate independence, problem-solve, and encourage positivity and focusing on strengths (giving other parents the skills that your mom was able to use daily). Essentially training and empowering parents and caregivers to be mini-OTs. So many times, and I'm guilty too, we forget that this person is so much more than the few hours we see them in a week. Thank you so much for sharing!
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