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Evaluating a Fall Management Program

Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L

May 29, 2012

When evaulating a fall prevention program, how do you measure success?   Read More


Time Allowance for Workers' Compensation Cases

Amy Smith, OTR/L, CEAS, OTPP

May 25, 2012

What is the maximum time you spend working with a Workers' Compensation client?   Read More

 


Proper Seating for Office Ergonomics

Amy Smith, OTR/L, CEAS, OTPP

May 25, 2012

Do you recommend that a client use one good fitting chair all day or have them switch between multiple seating surfaces such as a chair and then a stability ball?   Read More


Company Compliance with Ergonomic Recommendations

Amy Smith, OTR/L, CEAS, OTPP

May 25, 2012

Do companies ever adopt your ergonomic recommendations that were made for one client and apply them "company wide"?   Read More


Contraindications for Stability Ball Use

Alicia L. Fedewa, Ph.D., NCSP, Licensed Psychologist

May 22, 2012

Are there any contraindications for implementing a stability ball within the classroom?   Read More


Screening Clients on Antidepressants with the Geriatric Depression Scale

Cathy Lysack, Ph.D., OT(C)

May 16, 2012

What are your thoughts about using the Geriatric Depression Scale to screen clients who are already on antidepressants or are receiving therapy?   Read More

 


Documentation for Power Wheelchairs

Kirsten Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS

May 16, 2012

With all of the Medicare and Medicaid changes, do you have to complete extra documentation to get power wheelchairs and seating systems approved?   Read More


Use of the Brief Cognitive Rating Scale with Dementia Clients

Michelle Hediger, M.S., OTR/L

May 15, 2012

Is the Brief Cognitive Rating Scale (BCRS) typically completed only at the initial evaluation or can it be completed at various times during the course of your treatment with an individual?   Read More

 


IADL Safety with Dementia

Michelle Hediger, M.S., OTR/L

May 15, 2012

At what stage of dementia would you want to begin to speak with caregivers about safety with IADL performance (i.e. driving and money management)?   Read More


Desserts as a Reward with Picky Eaters

Britt Collins, MS, OTR/L

May 15, 2012

Should kids get a reward, such as a dessert, for trying new foods?   Read More

 


Contraindications of Sensory Strategies

Britt Collins, MS, OTR/L

May 15, 2012

Are there any contraindications or negative consequences of implementing the wrong sensory strategy for a child?   Read More


Use of Myoelectric Prosthesis with Frail Clients

Joyce Tyler, OTR/L, CHT

May 11, 2012

Can a myoelectric prosthesis work on a frail person without muscle bulk?   Read More


Staff Receptiveness to Increased Movement in Class

Britt Collins, MS, OTR/L

May 11, 2012

Have you found that schools and staff are receptive to increased movement strategies in class?   Read More


Frequency of Reevaulation of Custom Seating Options

Kirsten Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS

May 11, 2012

How often do you reevaluate after fitting someone with a custom seating system?   Read More


Frequency of re-assessing positioning with chronic, fixed conditions

Michelle Hediger, M.S., OTR/L

February 27, 2012

What would you recommend in terms of frequency of reassessing a client when you’re dealing with a chronic or a more fixed condition, like a fixed kyphotic posture or a fixed scoliosis? What woul...   Read More


Use of Stability Balls with Students with Autism

Alicia L. Fedewa, Ph.D., NCSP, Licensed Psychologist

February 13, 2012

Do you have any knowledge of the use of stability balls with students on the autistic spectrum?   Read More


Recommended Seating Assignment for a Child Utilizing a Stability Ball

Alicia L. Fedewa, Ph.D., NCSP, Licensed Psychologist

February 13, 2012

Is there a recommended place in the class that would be most suitable for a child that is using a stability ball?   Read More


Introducing Stability Balls as a Seating Alternative

Alicia L. Fedewa, Ph.D., NCSP, Licensed Psychologist

February 13, 2012

In your study using stability balls instead of chairs, how did the teacher explain the introduction of the stability ball to the children in the classroom? What reason was given for switching from th...   Read More


Challenges of Supervision

Angela Sherman, SLP.D., CCC-SLP

December 21, 2011

What are some of the challenges to being a good supervisor?   Read More


Building a Good Relationship with Parents/Caregivers

Michael Flahive, Ph.D., CCC-SLP/A

December 21, 2011

What can you suggest when a parent responds negatively when asked if they understood the instructions/explanation by saying something like, "You are making me feel stupid."?   Read More

 


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