of therapies Acupuncture- Is a collection of procedures that involve stimulating points of the body. Some of the techniques used are penetrating the skin with small thin needles; this is one of the traditional Chinese methods. According to the traditional Chinese methods‚ stimulating the acupuncture points helps to correct imbalances in the flow. It has also been used to reduce depression‚ anxiety and sleep disturbances. Cranio-sacral therapy- Is an alternative therapy used by occupational therapists
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Strategy I became increasingly interested in Autism since I had the opportunity to work alongside kids with Autism this summer. Seeing how their minds worked and how they processed information was astounding to me. Ever since this experience‚ I have fallen in love with children with Autism and I am always thriving to learn more about them. With this being said‚ I am looking to do my research on a child with Autism. I will be looking into the question how does Autism affect language development in children
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Autism and Anxiety Autism is a developmental disorder that usually appears within the first three years of a child’s life and affects approximately four times as many boys as girls (Levy‚ Mandell & Schultz‚ 2009). Autism spectrum disorders are characterized by deficits in social interaction‚ communication and stereotyped or repetitive behaviours‚ and the range of severity varies (Levy et al.‚ 2009). Anxiety disorders are one of the most common disorders in childhood‚ and although
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affected par if possible. Make the person confortable and secure.Call for the senior registered nurse to assess the severity of the injury. Cardiac arrest:check whether the person has a pulse and whether they are breathing. If not‚ call for urgent help from a senior registered nurse who will assess the need for summoning emergency services. Start methods of resuscitation if you have been taught how to do it. Choking and difficulty of breathing:ensure any dentures are removed‚sweep the mouth to
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Abstract People with Autism tend to face difficulties in social interaction. This study examined the possibility that the cause of these social difficulties is heightened anxiety in response to social situations. First year psychology students were asked to complete three surveys online‚ in order to test their anxiety levels‚ as well as the extent to which they demonstrate autistic-like traits. The results indicated a link between anxiety and autistic-like traits in the general population. Due
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heat‚ electric stimulation‚ ultrasound and a variety of exercises. The patent has made minimal gains in therapy. He continues to report dizziness‚ headaches and occasional increase in pain about his neck region. Although‚ these complaints have remained unchanged‚ it is believed that therapy would be of benefit.
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This is a chapter excerpt from Guilford Publications. Expressive Therapies‚ edited by Cathy A. Malchiodi Copyright © 2005 EXPRESSIVE History‚ Theory‚ THERAPIES and Practice ࣍1 Expressive Therapies History‚ Theory‚ and Practice CATHY A. MALCHIODI In his seminal work The Arts and Psychotherapy‚ McNiff (1981) observes that expressive therapies are those that introduce action to psychotherapy and that “action within therapy and life is rarely limited to a specific mode of expression” (p. viii). While
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Why and when was the Occupational Safety and Health Act passed? Describe some of the provisions in this Act. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 as the name implies‚ was passed in 1970 for employee safety reasons. The increasing number of workers being killed or injured as a result of their jobs‚ the impact it had on the economy at large‚ and the emotional and psychological trauma caused by these deaths (or injuries in some cases)‚ was the main reason for the passage of this Act. As
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interested in the healthcare field and been fascinated with improving people’s lives. I knew my dream profession should bridge healthcare with education. Occupational therapy does just that. I want to be in a healthcare profession where I get to spend quality time with my patients and help them improve their quality of life in all aspects. Occupational therapy addresses the importance of people’s psychological and emotional well-being‚ as well as their physical needs. This field requires sensitivity‚ understanding
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Autism: A Disorder That Is Becoming More Common Kelly Zulkoski Central Community College 06 December 2012 Autism: A Disorder That Is Becoming More Common “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) now affects 1.13% which is 1 of 88 American children” (Landrigan et al‚ 2012). Autism is a neurological disorder that affects lives of many children and adults. Some have a mild affect and some are very impaired to the point that they
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