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Evidence-Based Approaches: A Pediatric Perspective Of The Occupation Of Sleep

Nicole Quint, PhD, Dr. OT, OTR/L

February 6, 2024

Public health research has shown that many children experience sleep disorders; however, many pediatric therapists feel uncomfortable providing sleep interventions for children. Using the "Hit the SAA...   Read More

   


Empowering Futures And Cultivating Self-Determination In Children Podcast

Amy Coopersmith, OTD, OTR/L, MA Ed, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

January 26, 2024

Research consistently demonstrates that integrating self-determination education into children's learning environments leads to significant improvements, such as heightened motivation, expedited goal...   Read More

 


Understanding Girls And Women With Autism In A World Where They Are Often Overlooked And Misdiagnosed

Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, LMSW

January 24, 2024

Occupational therapy practitioners provide a tremendous amount of support to patients who receive support from an aging family caregiver. Aging family caregivers often face unique circumstances and ar...   Read More

  


Teenage Interventions And Helping Teens Build Bridges, Part 2

Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L

January 19, 2024

Starting from a perspective of treatment initiatives to engage and connect with those on our caseloads, we will delve into a variety of initiatives. How can we facilitate specialization, self-regulati...   Read More

 


Healthy Transitions: An Opportunity For OT Intervention

Ingrid Provident, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA

January 18, 2024

Transitions in life are a natural part of being human; however, navigating change isn’t always easy. Facing the unknown can sometimes cause feelings of stress, anxiety, fear, worry, or depression. O...   Read More

    


Insights Into Reaching And Teaching Teenagers, Part 1

Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L

January 17, 2024

What is happening with teenagers today? There are many myths about adolescence. Come to this 2-part seminar to better understand what neuro-developmental changes are occurring in the teenage brain. As...   Read More

 


Men In Occupational Therapy Podcast

Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, André Johnson, COTA/L, OTS

January 15, 2024

The Occupational therapy profession is predominantly female – with an actual decrease in the number of male occupational therapy professionals since the last salary survey. Does the profession recog...   Read More


Joint Attention Based Interventions For Preschoolers With ASD

Aditi Mehra, DHSc, OTR/L

January 15, 2024

The critical role of joint attention in the development of preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) will be addressed in this course. Joint attention, the ability to share attention and engage...   Read More

  


Preventing Caregiver Burnout: Practical Strategies for OTPs

Written by the Continued staff

January 11, 2024

OccupationalTherapy.com offers strategies to prevent caregiver burnout.   Read More


Nurturing Sensory Skills for Successful Feeding

Written by the Continued staff

January 11, 2024

Continued explores how OTs can help parents with sensory development in feeding.   Read More


The Bariatric Client And The OT Role, Part 2

Jennifer Phillips, OTD, OTR

January 10, 2024

Assessment and intervention for bariatric care will be reviewed in this course. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series.   Read More

 


The Bariatric Client And The OT Role, Part 1

Jennifer Phillips, OTD, OTR

January 9, 2024

Bariatric care and the background information as it relates to occupational therapy will be reviewed in this course. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series.   Read More

 


Skilled Nursing Facility Interventions: Interdisciplinary Collaboration Between Therapists And Certified Nursing Assistants

Brittany Horvath, MS, CCC-SLP, CDP

January 3, 2024

Interdisciplinary collaboration between therapy and certified nursing assistants in the skilled nursing setting will be discussed in this course. Perceived barriers and ideas for successful implementa...   Read More

 


How Using Tai Chi Can Improve Occupational Performance

Written by the Continued staff

January 2, 2024

OccupationalTherapy.com explores the use of tai chi to help improve occupational performance.   Read More


Drama and Theater in Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Written by the Continued staff

January 2, 2024

OccupationalTherapy.com explores the integration of drama and theater into pediatric OT.   Read More


Skilled Nursing Facility Interventions: WC19 And The Transportation Of Older Adults In Wheelchairs

Brenda Mahon, OTD, OTR/L, ATP

December 20, 2023

Motor vehicle safety for drivers and passengers has increased exponentially over the past forty years. According to the literature, people seated in wheelchairs during travel are forty-five times more...   Read More

 


Skilled Nursing Facility Interventions: Positioning Around The Clock Matters

Tamara Kittelson, MS, OTR/L, ATP/SMS

December 13, 2023

Therapeutic positioning for residents of skilled nursing facilities can lead to better sleep quality and daytime alertness, with reduced pain and agitation when provided skillfully throughout the day...   Read More

 


Skilled Nursing Facility Interventions: Applying GEMS States, A Case Study Utilizing Positive Approach To Care

Emily Briggs, OTR/L, RAC-CT

December 7, 2023

The previous course in this series introduced you to Teepa Snow and her Positive Approach to Care. This course will take the skills and techniques learned and apply them to a case study to illustrate...   Read More

 


5 Sensory Strategies for the Holiday Season

Written by the Continued staff

December 7, 2023

Occupational therapists can help prepare families for sensory overload during the holidays.   Read More


Skilled Nursing Facility Interventions: An Introduction To Teepa Snow And Positive Approach to Care

Laurie Walther, MS, CCC-SLP

December 6, 2023

There is so much more to supporting a person living with dementia than just knowing they have the diagnosis. This presentation will introduce you to Teepa Snow, the Positive Approach to Care, and skil...   Read More

 


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