W1 L1: Course Overview

Question 1

Therapeutic use of activities aims

Answer 1

• Acquire new skills –> e.g. coping strategies
• Improve challenging experiences
• Increase self-esteem –> sense of achievement
• Provide social outlet
• Develop routine

Question 2

Mental health interventions

Answer 2

REAL GC

• Leisure
• Counselling
• Anxiety management
• Relaxation techniques
• Edu
• Group work

Question 3

Intellectual disability interventions

Answer 3

A SMAC

• Sensorimotor activities
• Adaptive equipment
• Maintain/support independence
• ADLs
• Challenging behaviour management

Question 4

Influence of attitudes

Answer 4

• Misconceptions
• Barriers to social inclusion (e.g. edu, work, community)
• Discrimination

Question 5

How to provide person-centred approach

Answer 5

• Get to know routines, like, dislikes, skills, hopes & goals
• Identify meaningful occupations
• Support friendships, social networks, engagement in community life and communication
• Assist new learning in natural contexts