Beverly, The acc/mods in place are effective and he is able to keep up with his work at school without difficulty. Mom reports he struggles at home to complete writing activities though. I wonder how much is physical and how much is psychological?! Although I have tried to educate mom on educational vs. medical model of services, she wants us to 'fix the problem' rather than provide the support we are providing for him to be successful. Unfortunately, mom is an SLP in the same district, so I'm not quite sure why she doesn't understand we are trying to help her son : (
Thanks so much for your input : ) -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Beverly Elkins Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 5:26 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [OTlist] Hand strengthening Renee, The child may benefit from some hand strengthening through functional task (play). I haven't worked with peds for some time now. Given this child's age would strengthening be appropriate? It sounds as though positioning for postural support/stability would be the most appropriate/effective in this case. How is handwriting during your sessions with the child utilizing your accommodations/modifications? If it is effective, what better "outcome study" could a parent hope for? Also, how is the child's attention to task during handwriting activity and in general overall? Another thought, how is his vision? I'm interested in what you determine. Beverly Elkins, OTR/L CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION This electronic transmission may contain PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL information and is intended only for the specific individual(s) to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient of this electronic transmission, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized use, dissemination or copying of this electronic transmission or information contained in it or attached to it is strictly prohibited. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER NAMED ABOVE THEN DESTROY IT. Thank you. -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
