Essay On Child Therapy

The profession of occupational therapy is often mistaken for a job in which the therapist is a career counselor. This is the exactly what my dad had thought when I told him that I wanted to pursue a career in occupational therapy. I explained to him that occupational therapists are not concerned with career counseling; instead, they are focused on daily activities that give meaning to live. The goal of occupational therapy is to help patients regain or develop skills that are necessary for the activities of daily living. Occupational therapists have the option to work in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers, schools, and with patients in their own homes.

Sequences of development are the order in which children develop; all children follow the same sequence of development but at different rates.

A, B) MSTT met with the caregiver to examine how she plans to increase the supervision and monitoring of the youth while out in public. Caregiver expressed while the youth is at home she is going to speak with her mother and his aunt to help while she's at work. MSTT encouraged caregiver to reach out to the school and ask them if they would be able to supervise and monitor him. Caregiver contacted the school and is waiting to hear a response. MSTT will continue to work with the caregiver in increasing the supervision

Action: MHP and MHS discuss Donovan’s behaviors in the home and community. MHP and MHS review monthly paperwork that is needs to be submitted. MHS and MHP complete a walk-through of Donovan’s bedroom and play room. MHP and MHP discuss upcoming medical appointments. MHP email Ms. Greene at the MUSC Foster Care Support Clinic to assist MHS with verifying upcoming medical appointments. MHP and MHS discuss MHS contact with Donovan’s DSS worker.

This officer has had contact via face to face and phone with the mother, Ms. Evelyn Edwards. Discussions have taken place with her regarding Marquel’s Comprehensive Re-Entry Case Plan. She has participated in a video conference with Marquel since his commitment. She is aware of his placement in the Virginia Beach CPP Program. She has not visited him at the facility, but she has had contact with him via phone. She is currently unemployed. Upon Marquel’s release from DJJ, the anticipated parole plan (CRCP) will be for him to return to her home with intensive supportive services via 294 funding. Additionally, in the event this placement is no longer available, an alternative placement will be sought via 294 funding for a group home placement or

It is very important to recognise and respond to any concerns with child/young person development because children who are not reaching development norms may well require additional support, or help from a professional person, or it could be emotional distress or help at home they need.

Youth is willing to reside with caregiver after completing program. CM was informed youth has been on day and overnight passes with caregiver. Youth continues to meet with Ms. Coviello (therapist) for individual and group sessions. CM was informed that youth is on phase 3 in the program and will transition from program once IIC is in place. Youth shared with the team her excitement to return home and look for employment and alternative education programs.

UCM: CPSW received a call from Ms. Messerli reporting that she needs the lock number for her storage from foster provider family. She also stated that she needs the boy's cell phone back. CPSW reminded Ms. Messerli that this writer will ask the foster provider about the phone and storage numbers. CPSW reminded Ms. Messerli to focus on her recovery and not to disrupt her children as well as the foster provider and if she needs anyting to let the CPSW aware of it. Also, CPSW reminded Ms. Messerli not to contact or call both children until the theripist approves it. Ms. Messerli stated that she will try. Howerver, Ms Messerli sounded unhappy and really upset about not contacting her children Nick and Alexander.

CM was unable to reach Ms. Williams (caregiver) in regards to 30 Day CFT meeting for Nsilo (youth). CM left caregiver a detailed message and reported CM will be on vacation on Monday, 8/7/17 for upcoming court hearing. CM requested to meet with the family prior to court hearing to conduct 30-day CFT meeting at the youth detention center located in Teterboro, NJ. CM provided caregiver with CM’s contact information.

CM received an email from Monica Guzman (Hunterdon Group Home- Assistant Executive Director) with carbon copy, Meghan Kelley (therapist at EMYL) regarding a scheduled transition date. CM was informed that Hunterdon Youth Services is ready to admit Jason (youth) on Thursday, 3/2/17 at 3:00pm. CM confirmed and will transport youth to Group Home. Ms. Guzman reported that the following documents are outstanding; school transfer card, psychiatric evaluation (within 1 year), updated physical form, and IEP/school records. CM stated that she will fax the IEP/School records to Ms. Guzman. CM will follow-up with Kerry Lopez (Child Study Team) regarding school transfer card.

Mr. Antunez contacted CM to discuss Devin (youth) behavior in school. CM was informed that Devin left school yesterday during his last class of the day. Mr. Antunez stated that the team is having a brief meeting for Devin today at 1:30pm to discuss the reason why Devin left school. Mr. Antunez inquired about partial care for Devin. CM explained to Mr. Antunez that Devin was in a partial care program at the Jersey City Medical Center and he successfully completed the program. CM informed Mr. Antunez that Ms. Feliciano is in the process of getting Devin in the outpatient program at Hoboken Medical Center.

Case management services were provided in garden Grove. Present at the meeting were WYP (Wraparound Youth Partner) Andy Ngo. Service minutes are high due to WYP Ngo attempting to meet the youth. WYP Ngo reminded the youth of the meeting during the after noon through a phone call. The youth acknowledged the meeting and will be waiting for WYP Ngo. WYP Ngo arrived at the youth’s home. WYP Ngo contacted the youth through a phone call, but the youth hung up on WYP Ngo. WYP Ngo waited for the youth to show up. WYP Ngo contacted the youth again, but the youth did not pick up. WYP Ngo contacted WCC (Wraparound Care Coordinator), WPP (Wraparound Parent Partner) Lyneth Torres, and SUP (Wraparound Supervisor) Sheila Gaston-Cruz to inform them the youth

Discussions: Ms. Rodger (Mother) reported that Corey has numerous absence from school, as a result, he was summoned by the Juvenile justice center(JJC). She stated that Corey was ordered to complete 20hours of community service and attend school, but he's been noncompliant. Ms. Rodgers expressed concern with core's attitude towards the situation and the possibility of him getting sentenced to a juvenile center. Corey stated that he doesn't feel supported and loved by his parents. Corey expressed interest in emancipations and said he's in the process of inquiring about it. Niki (FSO) reminded him the perquisites which he may need to fulfill before granting emancipation.

CM spoke to Jerome (BA) regarding Dre’quan (youth) behaviors. BA reports caregiver informed him that youth cut school yesterday and today, when youth has a scheduled Giant Steps intake meeting at 2:30pm. CM informed BA that caregiver should inform Joe Dickinson (PO) regarding of this matter due to this being a violation of probation. CM will follow-up with caregiver regarding this matter.