A psychologist helps patients and relatives cope with the emotional burden and changes in a person's life; teaches patients and relatives techniques to cope with stress and not be afraid of their own emotions arising from the disease; helps to start a conversation about the disease when relatives or patients have difficulty initiating it themselves.
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“Foundation psychologists regularly increase their qualifications and train other psychotherapists and psychologists in the specifics of working with people with a rare diagnosis of ALS. ”
An occupational therapist helps to adapt the environment in which the person lives to their needs: selects safe equipment that allows the person with ASD to remain as independent as possible, teaches the patient and family how to use it; gives recommendations on the organization of daily activities, rehabilitation. Usually an occupational therapist works in tandem with a physical therapist.
A physical therapist selects a set of exercises to help a person with ALS maintain joint mobility and ligament elasticity for as long as possible; recommends breathing exercises to make it easier for the patient to cope with shortness of breath and other symptoms.