Assessments
Potpourri
Psychiatric Diagnoses
Interventions
Models and Frames of Reference
100

Originally called the "leather lacing test," this assessment helps clinicians match behavioral observations to underlying cognitive functions. 

ACLS-5

100

Occupational therapy as a profession has its origins in this area of practice.

Mental health

100

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

100

Thought records are commonly used in this type of treatment approach.

Cognitive behavioral therapy

100

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

200

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)

200

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

200

This disorder cannot be diagnosed until 18 years of age and is typically preceded by a diagnosis of conduct disorder.

Antisocial personality disorder

200

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)

200

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

300

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

300

Negative attitudes that mark a person as different, results in discrimination, and decreases a person's willingness to seek out mental health care.

Stigma

300

This personality disorder is characterized by instability with relationships, self-image, and affect.

Borderline personality disorder

300

Removing environmental distractions and creating predictability in occupations and routines are effective for people with this sensory preference.

Sensory sensitivity

300

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

400

The COSA and OSA are both assessments founded in this OT model of practice.

MOHO

400

Non-medical factors, such as socioeconomic status and access to transportation, that influence health outcomes.

Social determinants of health
400

This is an emotion that can range from relatively mild feelings of uneasiness to immobilizing terror.

Anxiety

400

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

400

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

500

These three cognitive screening tools only require a testing sheet and pencil to complete.

MMSE, SLUMS, MoCA

500

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

500

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).

500

The four core elements of motivational interviewing are using open-ended questions, reflective listening, affirmation, and this.

Elicit change talk

500

The Model of Human Occupation defines this three step process to change (levels of change).

Exploration, competency, achievement