An occupational therapy practitioner is working with an adolescent diagnosed with Down syndrome in a school-based setting. Over the course of the intervention sessions, the adolescent has stopped showing up to sessions and has been observed to be spending time at the park with other adolescents. Which is MOST important for the occupational therapy practitioner to address with this adolescent?
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ANotify the school principal that the adolescent is not attending the intervention sessions
BSet expectations for attendance and participation for intervention sessions
CEncourage the adolescent to continue to meet with others in the park to support social participation
DContact the adolescent's parents and encourage parents to address the issue of attendance
✓ Correct answer: B. Set expectations for attendance and participation for intervention sessionsDeveloping appropriate expectations is a significant determinant of an adolescent's choice of activities and success. Developing boundaries and expectations that include realistic and fair rules with consequences promotes healthy occupational engagement for adolescents. In this case, for occupational engagement, it is essential to set school and occupational therapy boundaries and expectations that monitor and support positive behavior.
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