Abstract
When considering the value of Reality Orientation (RO) it is extremely difficult to avoid reference to the many and various meanings, misinterpre tations and misunderstandings which have formed the basis of some criticisms. However, these should be covered in the other part of this critique. Here, RO will be taken to imply an approach (or philosophy) which is continuous and focuses on regaining and maintaining, as far as possible, normal living patterns relevant to each particular individual with impairments of social or intel lectual functions. This includes group sessions, or intensive individual sessions, where the focus could be on relearning verbal or spatial in formation, daily living activities, social behaviour or solving problem behaviours.
Research and evaluation have required a break down of RO into specific aspects in order to assess their relative values. In practice, RO is multi faceted, and carers will use whatever facet or facets that are relevant to the needs of the in dividual.
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