A teen girl has cystic fibrosis a recessive inherited diseas…

A teen girl has cystic fibrosis a recessive inherited disease most commonly found in people of Northern European descent.  The condition causes the mucus build up in the lungs.  Although the current life expectancy is 37 years old, she is in declining health and is on hospice and expected to succumb within 1-2months. She complains of difficulty grasping fork/spoon, brushing her hair, and walking to the lavatory.  She is sad and depressed about missing her friends and the upcoming prom. The MD has referred her for OT, PT, SLP, and a psychologist.  Which of the following is the best intervention idea?

The COTA is using CO-OP for a child who has ADHD to improve…

The COTA is using CO-OP for a child who has ADHD to improve his ability to organize and complete his chores.  The COTA directs the child to write down what supplies he needs to feed the pets and then to gather them.  The child says he doesn’t know where the fish food is.  What should the COTA do to provide guided learning?

The COTA works with a child with poor emotional regulation. …

The COTA works with a child with poor emotional regulation.  When her pencil breaks she becomes upset and starts to cry.  She runs to the teacher and disrupts the class until she is assisted sharpening the pencil.  What is an appropriate intervention to address this and generalize across environments?