Occupational Therapy Assistant

Category - Implementing Interventions

Charlotte is a 19-year-old student with Down syndrome. Her mother has told you that she plans to have Charlotte attend high school until age 21. Then she would like Charlotte to move to a supported apartment in a nearby city. What skills will you work on with Charlotte to prepare her to live in a supported apartment?
  1. Basic personal care, meal preparation, and housekeeping.
  2. Using a calendar to keep track of appointments.
  3. Basic money management.
  4. All of the above.
Explanation
Answer: A. You would work on basic personal care, meal preparation, and housekeeping skills with Charlotte. Individuals who live in supported apartments are responsible for day-to-day activities, such as their own personal care, simple meal preparation, and housekeeping tasks. They receive assistance with higher level tasks, such as keeping appointments and money management.
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