tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14772999.post4255450627993451618..comments2024-03-15T04:58:53.198-04:00Comments on ABC Therapeutics Occupational Therapy Weblog: Unconventional occupational therapy assessmentsChristopher J. Alteriohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489464791931315291noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14772999.post-39750164195917684502011-01-03T16:44:15.505-05:002011-01-03T16:44:15.505-05:00I received this in regular email:
I am currently ...I received this in regular email:<br /><br />I am currently studying for a Bsc Hons in OT in the UK, and while searching on the internet I came across a blog in which you work with a child suffering from a migraine. Currently in the UK there are no OTs that I have found working within this area. Currently the advise is mainly medication, as a migraine sufferer myself the impact on lifestyle and identification of triggers and coping strategies seem well placed within the realms OT. This is the topic for my research and having limited OT research produced on this topic to work with and no contacts within the UK in this field, I was wondering if you could help. I understand your very busy, but would really appreciate any nudge in the right direction.<br />Many Thanks<br />Nichola <br /><br />Dear Nichola - <br /><br />I don't have a lot of experience in this area myself - but the point of the blog post was to underscore the impact that the migraines had on participation, almost in an all-or-none context. The child didn't have ongoing performance problems as much as there was a condition that COMPLETELY precluded participation on an unpredictable basis.<br /><br />Unless there are associated neurological performance deficits, I suggest looking at overall participation rates as was done informally in this case study. It would be interesting to know how many people who have migraines are unable to participate in their occupations, and what accommodations help to prevent migraine attacks.<br /><br />ChrisChristopher J. Alteriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489464791931315291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14772999.post-88991842262294845802009-06-02T12:28:51.007-04:002009-06-02T12:28:51.007-04:00State regulations vary - in NY, related services a...State regulations vary - in NY, related services are defined as developmental, corrective and other support services required to assist a student with a disability to benefit from instruction. Based upon a student's Individualized Educational Program (IEP), related support services may be provided.<br /><br />Related services can be provided alone or in combination with any other services that are determined to be required.<br /><br />There are interesting case examples in Wisconsin you might want to reference. IHOs in Wisconsin have made statements that services need to be individually determined, and blanket eligibility or ineligibility is unlawful. One particularly interesting case can be viewed at http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/complaints/com00011.html<br /><br />I am not well versed in Wisconsin state special ed regs, but based on this kind of opinion I wonder about the appropriateness of a policy that would deny related services if they 'stand alone.' I would be interested to see the state regs that prohibit 'stand alone' related services.<br /><br />All that aside, the higher value (in most states) of an IEP is that there are procedural safeguards in place so that parents can have their concerns addressed. With a 504 plan, parents are essentially restricted to addressing concerns through good faith with their districts or via lawsuit.Christopher J. Alteriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489464791931315291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14772999.post-88810010188047267602009-06-02T11:22:19.634-04:002009-06-02T11:22:19.634-04:00Would you qualify the student under a 504? In Wis...Would you qualify the student under a 504? In Wisconsin, OT is a related service and not a stand alone program.LisaOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07380077236389873838noreply@blogger.com