Case Study - Tyler SCI

Today I learned about a boy named Tyler who suffered a SCI when being dropped out of a helicopter. Hearing his story was very eye opening to think about his daily struggles and what he encounters on a daily basis. From what I learned about Tyler, he likes to be very independent and doesn't want anyone treating him differently because of his injury. Tyler spent 3 weeks at Shepherd Center and he says the coolest thing about OT was how they treated him. They treated him just like any other client, regardless of his level of injury. They motivated him to succeed and get better. What I found particularly fascinating was how much determination Tyler has. After spending time in Shepherd Center, he came home and enrolled school shortly after. He also is already back to driving with an adaptive truck and his injury happened less than a year ago. What I take away from this story is how important it is to motivate your clients and how much self-determination can help one succeed despite the injury.