Therapy Activity

Caring for Pets After Illness or Injury: A Therapy Worksheet

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Print Resource — US Letter — 6 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

ADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke

Turn pet care into a meaningful, multi-domain therapy opportunity. This interactive worksheet and activity set helps clients plan for daily and emergency pet needs while targeting cognitive, physical, and social skills in a fun, personalized way. This printable therapy activity is for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering ADLs/IADLs, Brain Injury and Stroke. Print Resource, US Letter, 6 pages. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • How do I help a patient plan for pet care after illness or injury?
  • How can I target executive function using meaningful tasks like pet care?
  • What therapy activities simulate real world responsibilities like caring for a pet?

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