Professional Objectives with Activities/ Resources, and Evidence
1) Objective: Create
new materials to be used during sessions to stimulate
cognition and language, specifically to go along with auditory processing.
Activities and Resources:
· Come up with new materials to go along with lesson plans related to the story books: “Corduroy”, “The Napping House”, and “From Head to Toe”.
· Use a work project or activity.
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Observe professionals and co-facilitate lessons to see how these
resources can be used in session to benefit the clients.
Evidence:
· Include a few examples of the created materials in my portfolio and explain how they are used in session and how they can benefit the client.
2) Objective: To learn techniques in oral-motor therapy for working with
children.
Activities and Resources:
· Shadow or observe professionals performing the therapy.
· Use internet resources or literature for information research.
· Conduct informational interviews with co-workers or professionals.
· Review DVD’s or streaming video of the techniques.
Evidence:
· Include in my portfolio a pamphlet I created which will detail the oral- motor therapy techniques for working with children.
· Provide case studies of techniques used when working with my clients.
3) Objective: To learn and understand the symptoms and diagnostic criteria associated with feeding and swallowing disorders in children as well as the types of treatment.
Activities and Resources:
· Read literature and internet research on the disorder.
· Discuss common causes and symptoms with my supervisor.
· Shadow or observe professionals performing the therapy.
Evidence:
· Include an informational guide with a list of resources as well as a log of case studies of techniques used when working with my clients.
