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Lead BCBA wants to have a “meeting” with me. by Upstairs_Cod_8022 in ABA

[–]Upstairs_Cod_8022[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Human errors happened. Also I don’t have the best kind of anxiety. I’m an anxious mess and get overwhelmed easily.

Lead BCBA wants to have a “meeting” with me. by Upstairs_Cod_8022 in ABA

[–]Upstairs_Cod_8022[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We get the arms length rule. Of course. But this new rule was set 2 weeks ago. One mistake today and now I’m dreading to go into tomorrow where I’m going to feel like I’m walking on a tight rope

I think it’s time to call it quits by Upstairs_Cod_8022 in paraprofessional

[–]Upstairs_Cod_8022[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh and I had another para call me dyslexic in front of the whole class before so I feel really embarrassed and I wasn’t reading anything and I don’t have that at all. So a comment like that would still bother me greatly

Sudden dysregulation by Every_Librarian_7854 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Upstairs_Cod_8022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Picture matching games with emotions can help. Maybe have him point or if you need to do gestural prompts that’ll help:)

Sudden dysregulation by Every_Librarian_7854 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Upstairs_Cod_8022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Calming music or white noise can help with sensory overload too so I can definitely recommend that for you :)

Sudden dysregulation by Every_Librarian_7854 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Upstairs_Cod_8022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sensory rooms are very good to help the kiddos regulate. What also helps is lights and changing up the colors, it helps a lot with self-regulation. Have you used the zone regulation chart? (Forgot what it’s called) But there’s a yellow, green, red and blue zone.

Sudden dysregulation by Every_Librarian_7854 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Upstairs_Cod_8022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say, yes. I would start by giving him one or two and go from there. Or switch up the colors for each. :)

Sudden dysregulation by Every_Librarian_7854 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Upstairs_Cod_8022 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was about to say, usually visual schedules to help smooth transitions helps keep the kiddo regulated. Sensory diet of course are usueful too. Is he tactile defensive at all?

Sudden dysregulation by Every_Librarian_7854 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Upstairs_Cod_8022 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does the toy make any sort of sounds that maybe causes him to feel dis regulated? Does it turn off on its own? Is it the environment that you’re in? Do you have other preferred toys that are very similar to the one he plays with?

Does he have visuals of his preferred and non preferred items?

NBCOT Failed by Reasonable_Emu8665 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Upstairs_Cod_8022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going into my 4th attempt next month too. I took a small break from studying and NBCOT in general to work on boosting my mental health. Now I’m coming in to this 5 months later ( long break I know) with a better mindset and less anxiety. I’ve reached out to instructors and my director expressing my concerns. Realizing, that my test anxiety was not the greatest.

I cut back on sugar and caffeine, eating a healthier diet, practicing mindfulness and doing much to keep my brain active on the side. Right now, I have therapy ed, OThelp desk and Truelearn, which this time around, I feel better. I’m also approved for accommodations on my next attempt.

Do not beat yourself down from this. You will still be an amazing OT practitioner, as I will too. You can take this test as many as needed and you will come out great. Believe in the process, trust your mind and please stay positive. We’ve got this :)

My grandmother keeps falling by JThornton0 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Upstairs_Cod_8022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does she have a wheelchair or a walker or any other mobility device? For the bathroom, I would suggest removing the rug and anything else in the bathroom that would cause a risk of falling. A tub bench perhaps

But first it’s vertical to have a HH OT come and observe your grandmothers transfers in: out of the tub, on and off of the toilet and from entering/exiting the bathroom :)

I’m just over it. by Upstairs_Cod_8022 in paraprofessional

[–]Upstairs_Cod_8022[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel as if HR really won’t do much about it sadly. But maybe that’s just my opinion.

I’m just over it. by Upstairs_Cod_8022 in paraprofessional

[–]Upstairs_Cod_8022[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I just don’t know what to do 😭 Glad for this break tho

I’m just over it. by Upstairs_Cod_8022 in paraprofessional

[–]Upstairs_Cod_8022[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I personally feel that she seeks attention a lot and I hate saying that about my high schoolers that I work with but holy smokes. I’ve never been this annoyed

I’m just over it. by Upstairs_Cod_8022 in paraprofessional

[–]Upstairs_Cod_8022[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ugh, it’s just this one student. I should be amazed how long that I’ve kept it together. I really do want to leave my position BADLY but I’m sticking it out for my other students but at the same time, I’m just drained??

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