An OTA is working with a client who previously sustained a spinal cord injury and is now utilizing a wheelchair. The client's job is being modified because the client will be unable to resume full job responsibilities as a first-grade teacher. Under the International Classification of Functioning and Disability, how would this scenario be specifically categorized?

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According to the International Classification of Functioning and Disability, participation restriction refers to the problems an individual may experience in involvement in life situations. In this scenario, the client's ability to fully participate in their job as a first-grade teacher is restricted due to their spinal cord injury and wheelchair use. This would be categorized as participation restriction rather than impairment (which refers to a problem in body function or structure) or activity limitation (which refers to difficulties a person may have in executing activities). The term disability encompasses all three categories (impairment, activity limitation, and participation restriction) and could also be seen as an acceptable answer in this scenario.

An OTA Is Working with a Client Who Previously Sustained