Why Must Occupational Therapy Practitioners Also Be Aware of the Emotional

question 16

Multiple Choice

Why must occupational therapy practitioners also be aware of the emotional adjustments for parents of teens with disabilities?

• A) They may experience sadness that the school will no longer provide services to their child
• B) They may experience anger at a health care system that does not include their child
• C) They may be more aware of the barriers and limitations that exist for their children
• D) They may be irritable that the teen wants them to be around all the time, instead of letting go

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