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Nerve Compression
September 12, 2013
Today I am going to discuss nerve compression. As we go through this presentation, I hope that you are asking yourself the questions, “What do I currently do? What is the current practice I use? Wha... Read More
Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics
Away with S-O-A-P and on to Proficient Documentation
September 6, 2013
This text base course is a transcript of a live seminar titled "Away with S-O-A-P an On to Proficient Documentation” presented by Mary Daulong. It is strongly recommended that you follow... Read More
Improving Memory Using the Spaced Retrieval Technique for Occupational Therapists
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August 30, 2013
Mainly what I am going to be sharing with you today is the use of this technique with the older population, specifically with the dementia population, but as we are going to find out, spaced-retrieval... Read More
What Every Occupational Therapist Should Know About Evidence-Based Practice
August 22, 2013
Let me start with some basic questions that are related to evidence-based practice. Are occupational therapists being effective with patients? How do we know that a therapist is an excellent occupatio... Read More
Professional Issues
Cultural Competence in the Clinic
August 12, 2013
This text based course is a transcript of the live webinar titled "Cultural Competence in the Clinic", presented by Roxie Black PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA.>> Roxie Black: This presentation doe... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Professional Issues
Options for Improving Upper Extremity Function Following Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
August 2, 2013
>> Anne Bryden: I am glad to see such interest in this topic. I know that spinal cord injury is generally a smaller population compared to a lot of the types of disabilities that we as occupat... Read More
Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Depression and Other Psychosocial Disorders Associated with Stroke
July 25, 2013
A person who has depression is 2-3 times more likely to have a stroke. There is also a risk factor for not surviving a stroke. Having depression prior to stroke can be a very high risk factor and a po... Read More
Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Interpreting Challenging Behavior in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
June 28, 2013
The following course is designed to teach participants how to interpret challenging behavior using evidence-based practice. Participants will break down the components of challenging behavior and use... Read More
Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Characteristics and Learning Styles
June 19, 2013
The following course will increase participants understanding of the autism spectrum disorder as it currently is in the DSMIV. Participants will also gain knowledge on the upcoming DSMV and how it rel... Read More
Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based
Restraint Reduction
June 12, 2013
This text based course is a transcript of the live webinar titled, Restraint Reduction. Read More
Gerontology and Aging Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Fear of Falling and Activity Restriction Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults
June 4, 2013
This text is a transcript based on the live webinar titled, "Fear of Falling and Activity Restriction Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults" presented by Jane Painter Ed.D., OTR/L, FAOTA.>... Read More
Gerontology and Aging
Flexor Tendon Injuries
May 30, 2013
>> Rebecca Von der Heyde: I would like to know a little bit about those joining us today. Have you treated a patient with a flexor tendon injury in the past month? Have you ever treated a pati... Read More
Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics
Management of Shoulder Subluxation After Stroke
May 17, 2013
This text-based course is a transcript of the live webinar titled, "Management of Shoulder Subluxation After Stroke", presented by Salvador Bondoc, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA >> Salvador Bondoc... Read More
Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Effective Strategies for Decreasing Challenging Behavior in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
February 20, 2013
The following course will provide the participants with a framework for providing intervention to individuals with autism spectrum disorders. The intervention strategies discussed are for teaching new... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Early Intervention and School-Based
EADLs: Enabling Access to Environments and Activities Across the Lifespan
January 30, 2013
This seminar focuses on provision of EADL Units for individuals across the lifespan. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about various devices available to offer individuals access to mult... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications
Executive Function Assessment
January 28, 2013
>> Timothy Wolf: The title of my assessment is broadly titled, “Executive Function Assessment.” and to get started, I would like to go over a few objectives for what I want to cover... Read More
Cognition and Executive Function
Dementia Management: Evaluation and Staging
January 23, 2013
>>Kathleen Weissberg: Dementia management is near and dear to my heart for a number of reasons. It has become my specialty probably because I am convinced I have dementia. But it is something... Read More
Gerontology and Aging
The Hand 101
January 7, 2013
This text based course is a transcript of the live webinar titled, "The Hand 101", presented by Rebecca von der Heyde, Ph.D., OTR/L, CHT. Rebecca Von Der Heyde: I really hope to keep you en... Read More
Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics
Falls Prevention and Effectiveness of Tai Chi in Reducing Fall Risk Among Older Adults
October 29, 2012
This text based course is a transcript of the live webinar titled, "Falls Prevention and Effectiveness of Tai Chi in Reducing Fall Risk Among Older Adults", by Jane Painter, Ed.D, OTR/L, FAO... Read More
Gerontology and Aging
Distal Radius, Metacarpal & Proximal Phalanx Fractures
August 13, 2012
>> Rebecca von der Heyde: Is the majority of your caseload patients with upper extremity injuries? Let’s begin by looking at the objectives. The objectives for the talk today are to ide... Read More