Being from Canada I am not familiar with AOTA Practice Framework. However I am picking up on Alice's comment "until the client is able to participate in true occupation". In my personal case I have considered my self care to be a supporting activity for my true occupations, the things I did which gave meaning to my life. Last October I fell while skating and fractured my left shoulder through the joint capsule. As my husband was recovering from a knee replacement at that time we both became Home Care recipients. All phases of self care immediately became meaningful and valued occupations - separately. Toileting was an occupation. Washing was an occupation. Dressing was an occupation. Eating was an occupation. You get the idea. At this point, five months later, all my self care activities, collectively, including driving, feel like the occupation of self care. I suspect when the shoulder stops reminding me of their importance they will again become supporting activities. Life is dynamic. Situations change. As therapists we must address occupational deprivation but "true occupation" is identified by our clients for themselves.
Joan Riches 1109 4th St SE High River, AB T1V 1J2 403 652 7928 FAX 403 652 7970 _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, visit: http://otnow.com/mailman/listinfo/otlist_otnow.com The OTnow Mail Archive: www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ===============================================
