An 8 year old child had an acquired brain injury 3 weeks ago and is an inpatient in a children’s hospital. The child has a tracheostomy, is on medication to stabilize seizure activity, and is functioning at level II (generalized response) on the Rancho los Amigos scale. At least one member of the child’s family spends each day and most nights at the hospital with the child. What type of controlled sensory stimulation can the OTR teach the family to benefit the child at this stage of the rehab process?
[Expert Solution]: An 8 year old child had an acquired brain…
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