Intervention Plan Coursework Example

Sensory Profile
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Sensory Profile
The sensory profile is categorized into four sections, most of the sensory responses, as per my score indicate a great response that could be associated with that of most people. My low registration (Engel-Yeger, & Dunn, 2011) for instance, is 25/75 falling into a category of how most people respond. However, it also indicates that I could be slow to respond to some stimuli in the environment. Whereas when it comes to sensation seeking (Engel-Yeger, & Dunn, 2011), it is much lower, with a score of 40/75, which speaks to my avoidance of situations that could cause risks or trigger irrelevant stimuli. My record on sensitivity avoiding (Engel-Yeger, & Dunn, 2011) is however quite high, recording a score of 59/75 which is a clear indication of how fast I am willing to run to escape a sensory stimulus. For instance, I will choose to avoid crowded places or any situation that something unexpected could happen.
In sensory sensitivity (Engel-Yeger, & Dunn, 2011) the results were quite positive, indicating not being quite different from others despite the diverse sensory responses. The results were a score of 39/75 (Brown, Tollefson, Dunn, Cromwell, & Filion, 2001) a clear indication to the responses of many humans, e.g., similar concentration in class or meetings. Nonetheless, there is need to avoid some situations but also face up to some challenges in life; not just to be as most people are but to enable me to attain much courage to overcome any situation that might cross my path.

As I walk the journey, however, there is need to help someone else who might also be facing the same challenges as I am. In my intervention, therefore, I focus on a routine activity such as exercising and overcoming the fear of crowds or facing situations where I don’t know what could happen next; risk-taking. E.g., moving to a new place, or taking up a new job.
Area of Occupational Performance #1:
Goal Activity Rationale Grade Up (task becomes more difficult) Grade Down (task becomes less difficult)
1.
To improve my physical skill by walking every day 1-2 miles.
1a. Run in the morning before undertaking other activities 1a.
It is a great exercise that can be taken in few minutes 1a Sensory:
Tough task 1a Sensory:
Easy task
1a Activity:
Increase the distance/time
1a Activity:
Go 1 mile for a start
1b.
Jogging in the evening
1b.
It allows you exercise without interfering with your routine. 1b Sensory:
Easy to perform
1b Sensory:
Much easier to perform
1b Activity:
Run 1b Activity:
Walk instead
2.
Restore a level of physical movement in an attempt to attain the optimal function and movement of the body
2a.Walk up/down stairs, at least twice approximately 1 mile long 2a.
It is an exercise that enhances the body’s metabolic performance 2a Sensory:
Tough task
2a Sensory:
A bit easier
2a Activity:
Carry a load as you exercise
2a Activity:
Start by walking half a mile up/down the stairs
2b.Perform aerobics; perform with a friend to enhance your routine and efficiency 2b.An exercise that is quite essential to the health; it enhances prevention of chronic illnesses 2b Sensory:
Fun and engaging task 2b Sensory:
Fun and easy task
2b Activity:
Take more time
2b Activity:
Start with simple routines
Area of Occupational Performance #2:
Goal Activity Rationale Grade Up (task becomes more difficult) Grade Down (task becomes less difficult)
1.
Acknowledge the fear but take the risk anyway.
1a.If you are afraid of heights, start small, go halfway the height 1a. Start small, by overcoming smaller challenges you will overcome greater challenges 1a Sensory:
Tough and risky endeavor
1a Sensory:
Tough task
1a Activity:
Climb the entire height up, go down and climb up again
1a Activity:
Take time to prepare for the task; a friend could climb the height with you
1b. Cross a bridge that you have been afraid to cross for quite a long time. You could go halfway for a start.
1b. It enables anyone to face their fear 1b Sensory:
Tough and quite a risky undertaking 1b Sensory:
Tough and risky
1b Activity:
Carry a load across the bridge 1b Activity:
Go halfway or less the length of the bridge
2.
Take calculated risk after careful consideration of the risk ahead.
2a.
Address a crowd 2a.
A great step towards overcoming one’s fear 2a Sensory:
Frightening
2a Sensory:
A little bit easier
2a Activity:
Take at least 30 minutes performing in front of the crowd
2a Activity:
Perform at least 10 minutes in front of the crowd
2b.
Take up a new job or opportunity 2b. A great step in performance and progress in not just sensory response, but in overcoming challenges as well. 2b Sensory:
Tough and freighting decision
2b Sensory:
Tough endeavor
2b Activity:
Take up a project in the new job 2b Activity:
Accept a job offer
References
Engel-Yeger, B., & Dunn, W. (2011). Exploring the relationship between affect and sensory processing patterns in adults. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(10), 456-464.
Brown, C., Tollefson, N., Dunn, W., Cromwell, R., & Filion, D. (2001). Adult Sensory Profile. PsycTESTS Dataset. doi:10.1037/t56705-000