Assignment: Occupational Interview and Observation Paper
Guidelines:
Interview/observe an individual to determine his/her occupational performance/functioning. Students should gather information regarding occupational history, performance in significant areas of occupation, patterns of daily living (daily routine, habits, roles), Interests, values and needs (if existing).
For an adult, identify the stressors in his/her life, the influences of aging on the individual, and the degree of autonomy and independence.
For a child, identify the developmental milestones and occupational activities that the child is working on for mastery. Depict the family dynamics, important role of family/child dynamic, and wellbeing of the family structure.
Some possible questions to include in the interview are, but not limited to:
For child/adult may include (these are written for child, please adapt wording for parents):
- Can you describe a typical day in your life?
- What are your main occupation today? What where they in the past?
- What roles do you carry out today? (family, professional, in the community...)
- Can you tell me a little about your school and you as a student / your job and you as a worker?
- Are you involved with any social communities? Could you tell me about it?
- What do you like to do in your free time?
- What are the things you are interested in? Why?
- Do you have any hobbies?
- What are the things that are most important to you in your life (values)?
- Can you identify any stressors that are affecting you at this time of your life?
- How do you feel that your age has an impact on your daily life?
- Is there anything that could be better in your life?
- What are the things you find most challenging and most rewarding today?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.