Somatic symptom disorders are a group of disorders, all of which fit the definition of physical symptoms similar to those observed in physical disease or injury for which there is no identifiable physical cause. As such, they are a diagnosis of exclusion.
Occupational therapists use special equipment to help children with developmental disabilities. Occupational therapists treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.
âThe authors assume that caregivers are the primary experts regarding a child's needs.â âThe caregiver may report that the child was shaken to try to resuscitate it.â âThe patient then is discharged home with family members or a designated caregiver.â âThey serve on Parent Policy Committees and work in the centers as caregivers or volunteers.â