Individually-Based Limitations Practice Examples

Transcript:Individually-Based Limitations Practice Examples:
Individually-Based Limitations Practice Examples Identify if the following scenarios require an Individually-Based Limitation Reveal the answer by clicking the scenario slides a second time First Section: Food Access Angela is an individual who has been identified as being pre-diabetic. Her doctor has recommended that she make changes to her diet and exercise to bring her weight down. Angela decides that she wants to take control of her health. She expresses her goal to lose weight by no longer eating junk food. Limitation? No, this is not a limitation. Angela may receive support, but is able to choose what she eats. Logan’s provider decides that she will assist in the weight loss effort by serving less take-out, reducing the amount of fried food prepared in the home, offering healthier desserts (such as fresh fruit instead of pastries), and leaner cuts of meat. The provider also plans to make minor adjustments to daily activities to encourage healthy practices and exercise, such as parking further back in the parking lot and offering additional opportunities for outdoor activities. Limitation? No, Logan’s provider is implementing proactive supports and strategies, but no restriction on Logan’s personal food is indicated. Erin asks her provider to remind her that she is not supposed to eat junk food when they are shopping or ordering foods to help her stay on track with her goals. Limitation? No, Erin has identified proactive support she would like to have from her provider, but her provider is not restricting Erin from choosing which foods she would like to have. Tariq requires assistance with handling his money. He asks his provider to help him avoid purchasing or ordering foods that are unhealthy. The provider agrees to not provide Tariq with his personal funds if he is wanting junk food to limit the temptation. Limitation? Yes, this is an Individually-Based Limitation because Tariq’s provider is providing an intervention (not allowing access to personal funds to purchase foods) which results in a barrier limiting Tariq’s acquisition and access to personal foods. Doris knows that she needs extra help keeping with her goals. She does not want to be able to have junk food in the house to limit the temptation. Doris requests help from her provider in keeping her from eating after 8 pm, limiting her portions, and disallowing second helpings at meal times. Limitation? Yes, it is a limitation if the provider is enforcing limits