Physical Therapist Assistant Program PHT 1001 Intro to Physical Therapy Section IV Assignment Chapter 12-14 (22pts) Chapter 12: Support for students with special needs Read Pages 135-143 (1 pt. each)

Physical Therapist Assistant Program PHT 1001 Intro to Physical Therapy

Section IV Assignment Chapter 12-14 (22pts)

Chapter 12: Support for students with special needs

Read Pages 135-143

(1 pt. each)

1) What is the ADA? What was the purpose of the amendment in 2008?

2) What does the term disability mean (to you?)

3) What is an Accommodation?

4) What are the academic support services available to you at FNU?

5) What is the process to request Accommodation for a disability as a student?

6) What is the difference between a physical disability and a learning disability?

7) If an SPTA presents with a disability, what employment/ clinical education issues can arise?

a. What is the stance of the ADA on these issues?

REVIEW TABLE 12-4; TECHNICAL STANDARDS

Are you able to do all of these? (think carefully, no written answer required)

Chapter 13: WHEN ENGLISH IS A SECOND LANGUAGE!

Read Pages 147-153

(1 pt. each)

1) Reading – what technique helps you the most when reading through text?

2) Listening- are you a good listener? Do you understand what is going on in class? What technique do you think will help you the most with your comprehension during lectures?

3) Writing- REVIEW Table 13-3, 13-4 & Table 13-5

a. Proofreading is so important with any written correspondence or academic/ professional assignment.

i. What are 3 resources you can use to help you at FNU or online? (apart from proofreading yourself- which should always be first!)

TEST TAKING; Class discussion - Review Table 13-6

Chapter 14: Re-entry and Career Transition Students

Read Pages 155-160

(1 pt. each)

1) What group are you?

2) What do you think is your biggest struggle with adjusting to college life?

Provide a plan of action of how to use each of the following strategies to manage the re-entry process; (10 pts)

Strategy

Plan of Action

Professional counseling

Financial aid

Re-entry program services

Solicit the Support of the Faculty

Collaborate with your classmates

Involve your family and significant others

Upgrade Technology skills

Be an active listener

Use all your best survival strategies

Don’t take yourself too seriously

Be your best Ally