You are leading an occupational therapy group for school-age…

You are leading an occupational therapy group for school-aged children with autism focusing on increasing basic social participation. The group tasks involve the children in the group completing activities alongside of one another initially, not necessarily engaging in the activities with one another. This group could be described as being a(n)                                        group.

Therapeutic use of self is an important part of effectively…

Therapeutic use of self is an important part of effectively leading a therapy group. You are working with a group of caregivers of individuals with dementia. One of the caregivers is discussing his situation with his wife and reports that she has been trying to leave or becomes upset despite things he has been doing to decrease her agitation. You notice he seems visibly upset. You say, “You are doing so many great things that are helping your wife to stay as calm and happy as possible at home.” This is an example of you using a(n)                                             statement.

You own an outpatient pediatric clinic. You have received a…

You own an outpatient pediatric clinic. You have received a grant to renovate your therapy space.  You lead a group for children with autism and sensory processing disorder.  You are sure they will love the new equipment.  Deverick is a seven-year-old male with sensory processing disorder.  You have been treating him for almost two years and he has made significant progress.  However, during his first session in the new therapy space he refuses to participate.  Consider the following interpersonal events.  Which option best describes Deverick’s response to the new equipment?