Which of the following impairments is typically one of the earliest symptoms an individual may exhibit as an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease?

According to your readings, Allen refers to the OT’s role as being more of a:

The OT has been working with Scott, an individual with deficits in the area of executive function. The OT is working with the client on scheduling doctor’s appointments as well as transportation for those appointments. Scott is unable to find the necessary information to call the clinic or a taxi. He is also not sure where to park if a friend were to bring him to the appointment. When the OT discusses these limitations with Scott, he appears confused, then laughs it off. He states that he has been going to the same clinic for eight years and they know him so he will be fine. His response and behavior indicates a problem in what area? 

Based on the previous question regarding Scott, what would be the MOST APPROPRIATE intervention approach to use to help this client with his limitations? 

True or False: In the neurofunctional approach (NFA), it is assumed that learning is based on implicit knowledge & becomes explicit with practice.

An individual who is functioning at Allen’s Cognitive Level 4 has difficulty remembering to take his medication twice daily.  Which of the following is the MOST appropriate recommendation? 

What goal BEST reflects the cognitive disabilities frame of reference?

Related to the above question with Darlene, what would be the MOST appropriate intervention to use to help this client with their cognitive limitation? 

During a self-care evaluation of your client Tom who recently sustained a stroke, the OT instructs the individual to comb his hair after he washes his face. The individual washes his face quickly, but then the therapist must give him several cues to comb his hair. The OT is MOST likely to identify this as a limitation in what area? 

True or False: If you use the cognitive rehabilitation model, assessment would start with specific cognitive abilities and then move to more general cognitive abilities.