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| Cognitive Disabilities Frame of Reference |
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| describes the nature of cognitive processing impairments that affect the ability for normal function. Also identifies adaptations that will optimize the ability of cognitive disabled persons to function in everyday life. |
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| "improve the quality of life of the cognitively disabled person." |
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Assessor
Observer
Expert
Consultant
Educator
Advocate |
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ie bipolar or depressive psychosis
cognitive limitations were likely to resolve with the use of medication |
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| chronically disabiling disorders |
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e.g.- chronic schizophrenia
in which patients would need help in compensating for residual disability. |
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| means that the levels are in hierarchical order but the distance between them is not necessarily equivalent |
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| cognitive levels predict... |
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what a person will realistically be ABLE to do
as well as the severity of func. disability |
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| Did Allen propose that skill building was a reasonable goal for adult patients who have cog. disabilities? |
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| No, she claims skill building is not a reasonable goal |
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| Role of Occupational Therapist: |
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1. assess cog. level
2. observe for behavior changes (with meds)
3. identify and make available activities and environmental conditions for success |
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| Level 1 - Automatic Actions |
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| characterized by automatic motor responses and changes in the ANS. Conscious response to the external environment is minimal. |
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| Level 2- Postural Actions |
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| Characterized by movement that is associated with comfort. There is some awareness of large objects in the environment, and the individual may assist the caregiver with simple tasks. |
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| Begins with the use of hands to manipulate objects. The individual may be able to perform a limited number of tasks with long-term repetitive training. |
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| Level 4- Goal Directed Actions |
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| Is characterized by the ability to carry simple tasks through to completion. the individual relies heavily on visual cues. He/she may be able to perform established routines but cannot cope with unexpected events. |
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| Level 5- Exploratory Actions |
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| characterized by overt trial and error problem solving. New learning occurs. unusual level of functioning for 20% of the population. |
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| Characterized by the absence of disability. |
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