Assessments
Originally called the "leather lacing test," this assessment helps clinicians match behavioral observations to underlying cognitive functions.
ACLS-5
Occupational therapy as a profession has its origins in this area of practice.
Mental health
At least 2 of of the following symptoms must be present for at least 1 month in order to diagnose this disorder: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized or catatonic behavior or negative symptoms.
Schizophrenia
Thought records are commonly used in this type of treatment approach.
Cognitive behavioral therapy
The PEO model assumes that a dynamic relationship and good fit between these three components are required to achieve optimal occupational performance.
The Person, Environment, and Occupation
This standardized, performance-based assessment utilizes an average score from 7 subtests to provide recommendations for OT intervention strategies and safe discharge planning for adults with dementia based on the scores of 1.0-5.6.
Cognitive Performance Test (CPT)
An integral treatment approach used in all areas of practice that seeks to realize the widespread impact of trauma and integrate knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices.
Trauma-informed care
This disorder cannot be diagnosed until 18 years of age and is typically preceded by a diagnosis of conduct disorder.
Antisocial personality disorder
An elementary school with a Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program is using this type of model related to student mental health.
Three-tier public health model (Tier 1 approach)
This model is based upon the assumption that recovery from mental illness is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live and self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.
The Recovery Model
This test of independent living skills does not give a final score, but rather assists the therapist in clinical decision making about safe living environment.
KELS
Negative attitudes that mark a person as different, results in discrimination, and decreases a person's willingness to seek out mental health care.
Stigma
This personality disorder is characterized by instability with relationships, self-image, and affect.
Borderline personality disorder
Removing environmental distractions and creating predictability in occupations and routines are effective for people with this sensory preference.
Sensory sensitivity
According to Dunn's model of sensory processing, a client with a high neurological threshold who is passive in their behavioral response would demonstrate this sensory preference.
Low registration
The COSA and OSA are both assessments founded in this OT model of practice.
MOHO
Non-medical factors, such as socioeconomic status and access to transportation, that influence health outcomes.
This is an emotion that can range from relatively mild feelings of uneasiness to immobilizing terror.
Anxiety
This important skill in mental health treatment is the intentional use of interpersonal and communication skills as a treatment modality to enhance the client-therapist relationship
Therapeutic use of self
A client at this Allen Cognitive Level would benefit most from visual demonstrations and task specific training to prepare a simple meal.
Allen Cognitive Level 4
These three cognitive screening tools only require a testing sheet and pencil to complete.
MMSE, SLUMS, MoCA
This contributes to compassion fatigue and is defined as the emotional duress that results when an individual hears about the traumatic experiences of another.
Secondary trauma
Bipolar II disorder is different from bipolar I disorder in this way.
Bipolar 2 has a at least one episode of major depression (with hypomania) whereas bipolar 1 is characterized by mania (with or without depressive episode).
The four core elements of motivational interviewing are using open-ended questions, reflective listening, affirmation, and this.
Elicit change talk
The Model of Human Occupation defines this three step process to change (levels of change).
Exploration, competency, achievement