AOTA

Instructor:
Elaine Pereira MA OTR/L CDP CDC

An e-mail address is required for online courses. You will receive an e-mail confirmation directly from Treatment 2 Go the next business day with access information. Access emails will not be sent for purchases made on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and/or holidays until the next business day.

Description: 
This course covers the critical neurology behind language, comprehending, processing and speaking, as it relates to the ability of long term care residents to understand and communicate. Content includes the developmental acquisition of language in children, and why language fails as a result of dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease. This course provides information on how to educate caregivers about verbal and non-verbal approaches that are effective and preferential, and outlines various strategies to help individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's maintain connections while incorporating the use of the five senses.

Objectives: 

·       Identify what constitutes genuine language and conversely what is not language as it relates to adults with memory issues.

·       Describe the developmental stages of language acquisition in children.

·       Recognize the intricate neurology behind language including Wernicke's, Broca's Areas and the Arcuate Fasciculus.

·       Identify potentially overlooked information and unique and/or innovative techniques designed to enhance not only your communication skill set but additionally to share with others in your charge.

·       Explain why word overuse fails and what people with dementia need to better process what is said to them.

·       Recognize the use of effective non-verbal communication.

·       Describe the KISS concept in communication: "Keep It Simple Stupid!"

·       Identify the five senses: Touch, Hearing, Sight, Smell and Taste

·       Explain how each sense facilitates connections with the deeply forgetful in lieu of verbalizing.

Course level:

Introductory

Domain of OT:

Occupational Therapy Process, Intervention

Target Audience:

Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants