What should be the PRIMARY focus of OT intervention for this student when using this approach? Cognitive reframing of negative behaviors Development of positive peer relationships Implementation of a structured sensory diet The Primary Focus of Occupational Therapy Interventions for a Student with Oppositional Defiant Disorder Using a Multisystemic Therapy Approach

The Primary Focus of Occupational Therapy Interventions for a Student with Oppositional Defiant Disorder Using a Multisystemic Therapy Approach

 In recent years, the use of multisystemic therapy (MST) has become increasingly popular for addressing the needs of students with the oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). This approach focuses on multiple systems such as family, school, and community, in order to develop effective interventions to reduce the symptoms of ODD. When utilizing this approach, occupational therapy (OT) is an important component of the interprofessional team. The primary focus of OT intervention for a student with ODD when using this approach should be a cognitive reframing of negative behaviors. Cognitive reframing is a process of reframing negative thoughts and behaviors by replacing them with more positive and adaptive alternatives. OTs can help students with ODD understand the impact of their thoughts and behaviors on the world around them, and help them learn to modify them in more positive and socially acceptable ways (Ghezzi et al., 2016). For example, an OT can help the student identify their. Cont…