there are some amazing speech therapists that can do real-world cognitive activities. Computer retraining can be effective. Does anyone remember Oregon Trail or Sim City- both are very realistic programs that can help with executive functions such as budgeting, organization etc.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Carson Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 5:05 PM To: Terrie Odom Subject: Re: [OTlist] OT and Cognitive Disability When I think of SLP's doing cog rehab, I think of one thing and one thing only - computer! In my experience, SLP's do NO real world cog rehab. When I think of OT's doing cog rehab, I thin of real world stuff like helping client's with cog dysfunction to be able to dress, bathe, etc. In my experience, there's little carry over between computer retraining and real-world living. Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: Terrie Odom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subj: [OTlist] OT and Cognitive Disability TO> I am also one of the "lurkers"...but I do have a topic of discussion TO> I would like to hear some opinions on. I am an OT in the LTC TO> setting and I have always had a passion for working with those with TO> cognitive disability (Dementia - all types, head injuries, some TO> forms of mental illness, etc...) At any rate, I have always TO> incorporated into my treatments( for residents with these and other TO> disabilities with cognitive effects), some of the cognitive type TO> goals. Sometimes I will use the ACL as part of my testing and TO> measurement, but not always. Here is my topic I would like some TO> discussion on: I am noticing that more and more OT's are referring TO> their clients with these issues to the SLP. Now I know, or am TO> assuming that this is part of their practice area as well.....but I TO> am concerned that so many OT's do not touch this area. I was TO> trained back in the early 80's (yes I am one of the"old" therapists) TO> and this has always been an integral part of OT practice area. I am TO> concerned that we are turning it over to Speech to take as their TO> sole domain......remember when OT's used to do the majority of TO> dysphagia (also an 80's practice area!) In my area, SLP's are hard TO> to come by right now and many are getting huge prn rates (which I TO> don't begrudge) however, why should they pay an SLP to come in at TO> $60 an hour when I have a staff OT that could provide the same TO> treatment? Am I off base on this? Are we shying away because the TO> goals are not "functional" enough? Maybe someone could also enlighten me on which areas possibly that a SLP could do that an OT would not be able to cover.......I'd love to hear some of your thoughts because I am getting ready to "retrain" my therapists in how to address TO> cognitive disability. Terrie O. -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************ ************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn ************************************************************************ ************** -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
