The disability experience conference
Combat-related post-traumatic Stress disorder: the battle to return to civilian life
Kristen Brant, BS, Amanda Griffith, BA, & Alison Damico, BADepartment of Occupational TherapySchool of Health & Rehabilitation SciencesUniversity of Pittsburgh
The challenge of living with ptsd
Engaging in meaningful occupations
Person-environment-occupation (PEO) model
PersonEnvironmentOccupation(activities)Performance
5Peo model
Person
PTSD(signs & symptoms)
PEO model
EnvironmentClassrooms PeoplePublic spacesAttitudes
PEO model
Occupation(activities)AttendanceParticipationLearningTestsAssignmentsInstructionsCommunicationTransportationExtra-curricular activitiesThe challenge of living with ptsd
Strategies for successModifying the Environment and ActivitiesEducating instructors and studentsMeeting s prior to term startingSmall class sizesSelf-selection of classroom seatingScheduled meetingsTutoring programWelcome signs and announcementsAcknowledging and celebrating veteransDesignated area to study and socialize
Strategies for success (cont.)Modifying the Environment and ActivitiesDesignated parkingWell-lighted walkways and areasIn-class use of computersBreaks during testingExtended and flexible timeframesFlexible class attendance policiesVideotaped lecturesOnline learning options
Strategies for success (cont.)Modifying the Environment and ActivitiesPeer mentoring programFirst-year veteran-only coursesDesignated veteran housing
Success and empowerment
Discussion / questionsCombat Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder:The Battle to Return to Civilian Life
Kristen Brant, [email protected] Griffith, [email protected] Alison Damico, [email protected] Master of Occupational Therapy StudentsDepartment of Occupational TherapyUniversity of Pittsburgh
