Rehabilitative Frame of Reference

This FOR is based on clients whose underlying impairments might be considered permanent. This FOR includes concepts of adaptation, compensation, and environmental modifications. The method of teaching clients through this FOR included compensatory or functional methods, and makes use of assistive equipment and environmental modifications to restore function. The population for this FOR is  Child, Adolescent,  Adult, and Elderly. It is important to considering when using this method the client's motivation, ability, strengths, and evaluation of  client's environmental and social context. The ultimate goal of this FOR is to maximize independence despite the presence of persistent impairments.

3 key terms for this FOR:

- rehabilitative: working on enhancing function
- impairments (persistent): something that is an obstacle in finishing a task
-adaptation : changing the environment in order to achieve tasks more efficient

References:
Rehabilitative Frame of Reference. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2018, from http://ottheory.com/therapy-model/rehabilitative-frame-reference