Camerons Case Study: I am Cameron

I felt that the presentation and discussion went very well. Every member of the group had something to say and seemed engaged. We discussed the role of the OT involved with this case and talked about different types of interventions and goals that could be considered. We all felt that a huge part of the OTs job in this situation would have a lot to do moral and mental support as well as finding ways to help the client see that life can be meaningful and enjoyable. Through this assignment I have come to see how much background information and having a plan in place can really benefit the overall process. Also with SCI you truly have to appreciate how different every single case is and how each client handles everything so differently.

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