Occupational Therapy in Child Psychiatry (Emellia)

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By:

Noor Emellia Binti Jamaludin

Occupational Therapist

Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim


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Introduction

OT roles in CAMH

OT services in CAMH

Method of evaluation in CAMH

OT intervention in CAMH

Case study presentation


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Participation in meaningful roles andactivities leads to enhancement of emotionalwell-being, mental health, and socialcompetence.

Social competence includes: Doing what is necessary to get along with others

Making and keeping friends

Coping with frustration and anger

Solving problem Understanding social etiquette

Following school rules

(AOTA, 2011)


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Recent studies indicate that behavior and

social interaction skill (i.e., social

competence) are stronger indicators of

academic and lifelong success than academicskills.

(Child Mental Health Foundation and

Agencies Network, 2002)


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Evaluate all the components of socialcompetence and determine whether a childsmotor, social-emotional, and cognitive skill;ability to interpret sensory information; and

the influence from home, school, andcommunity environments have an impact onhis or her ability to meet the demands ofeveryday life.

Facilitate supportive environments topromote mental health among all children.

(AOTA, 2008 & 2010)


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OT offer services to children who are

diagnosed with:

Bipolar disorder

Depression Autism & other pervasive developmental disorder

ADHD

Mental retardation

Learning difficulties (Slow learner, dyslexia, etc) Conduct disorder

Other disorders that may affect a childs mental

health


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Behavior problem Depression


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Autism Mental Retardation


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Conduct disorder ADHD


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Use client-centered evaluation process to

develop an understanding of the childs

primary roles and occupations (activities),

such as play,

schoolwork,

age-appropriate self care (feeding, dressing,

bathing)

(AOTA, 2011)


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Specific observation

Personal interview

Standardized tests

Self rating methods Projective activities

[Each can be used in varying combinations

depending on the time available, the needs of

the client, and the therapeutic orientation of the

services]

(Lesly Lougher, 2001)


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Interventions are used to:

Promote social-emotional learning

Regulate overactive or underactive sensory

system

Collaborate with families and medical or

educational personnel


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Sensory integration therapy

Cognitive remedial therapy

Behavior modification

Projective activities Play therapy

Snoezelen room

Social skill training


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Occupational Therapy in Child Psychiatry (Emellia)