This observation occurred between the OT, Kean, and Kean’s mother. Kean is a 8 year old boy who has ADHD and minor physical delays. According to the OT Kean’s mother home schools him. We were sitting in the OT room at the table. The OT and Kean began to do heavy work at the table. The OT began by making Kean sit in the chair and with the resistance band tied to the bottom of it she had him push his feet against it and count to 10 and repeat it 3 times. Next, still sitting down on the chair, the OT had him bend down, grab the band and pull it up for 10 seconds 3 times. Lastly, the OT made him hold to the side of the chair and push himself up and hold for 10 seconds 3 times. She turned to Kean’s mom and let her know that the purpose of those exercises was to get him focused and ready to sit down and work. Kean’s mother told the OT that the breathing and counting exercises that she gave them previously had been very helpful not only for Kean but for herself as well. Kean’s mother also told Kean to remind her about breathing next time he sees her getting
This observation occurred between the OT, Kean, and Kean’s mother. Kean is a 8 year old boy who has ADHD and minor physical delays. According to the OT Kean’s mother home schools him. We were sitting in the OT room at the table. The OT and Kean began to do heavy work at the table. The OT began by making Kean sit in the chair and with the resistance band tied to the bottom of it she had him push his feet against it and count to 10 and repeat it 3 times. Next, still sitting down on the chair, the OT had him bend down, grab the band and pull it up for 10 seconds 3 times. Lastly, the OT made him hold to the side of the chair and push himself up and hold for 10 seconds 3 times. She turned to Kean’s mom and let her know that the purpose of those exercises was to get him focused and ready to sit down and work. Kean’s mother told the OT that the breathing and counting exercises that she gave them previously had been very helpful not only for Kean but for herself as well. Kean’s mother also told Kean to remind her about breathing next time he sees her getting