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Functional Cognitive Intervention: Grading Tasks to Maximize Outcomes
July 8, 2019
Why do we care about assessing cognition as OTs? Isn't that a speech-language pathologist's job? Read More
Cognition and Executive Function Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Demystifying the Evidence: Strategies for Integrating Research into Adult Rehabilitation Settings
June 1, 2019
How do we integrate research into practice? Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Professional Issues
Delivering Culturally Competent Care: Strategies for Clinicians
May 1, 2019
Why is cultural competency important? Read More
Professional Issues
Environment: Where and How We Promote Aging in Place
April 1, 2019
What assessments do you recommend to use in order to promote aging in place? Read More
Gerontology and Aging
Introduction: Defining the Concept of Aging in Place
March 1, 2019
Why should we care about aging in place? Read More
Gerontology and Aging
Incontinence: Practical Tips for the Occupational Therapy Practitioner
February 1, 2019
Why should OT address incontinence? Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Yoga Therapy for COPD
January 1, 2019
How is yoga therapy beneficial for patients with COPD? Read More
Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Using Groups To Improve Knowledge Of Sensory Processing Among Teachers And Parents
December 1, 2018
Are there different delivery models to provide instruction to teachers and parents about sensory processing? Read More
Switch Assessment
November 1, 2018
What criteria is necessary to create an ideal placement for a switch site? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications
Building Healthy Brains: Sensory Strategies for Optimal Brain Function & Postural Concerns
October 1, 2018
Do you see a connection between emotional regulation issues and sensory processing disorders? Read More
Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based
Benefits of Infant Massage for Both Child and Caregiver
September 1, 2018
What are the benefits of infant massage? Can it be used with children with special needs? Read More
Pediatrics
Dysgraphia in Children
August 1, 2018
What is dysgraphia and how can occupational therapy practitioners help? Read More
Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based
Hippotherapy
July 1, 2018
Why should we utilize hippotherapy? Read More
Pediatrics Neurological and Physical Disabilities Early Intervention and School-Based
Social Learning
June 1, 2018
What are the core competencies of social learning? Read More
Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based
Fieldwork Educator
May 1, 2018
Why should you be a fieldwork educator? Read More
Professional Issues
Sensory Profile 2: What's New And What Stayed The Same?
April 1, 2018
What's new with the Sensory Profile 2 compared to the original Sensory Profile? Also, my clinic still utilizes the first version, how much longer will the original be available? Read More
Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based
Self-Catheterization: OT Considerations
March 1, 2018
Most OTs work with patients and include demonstration of the actual ADL at some point. How do we justify this when we do not get to the actual activity or ADL with the patient? What goals would we hav... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Getting A Grip On Research
February 1, 2018
Why should we bother with evidence based practice? Also, what are the different levels of evidence? Read More
Professional Issues
Community Mobility for Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practitioners
January 1, 2018
1. When you said not to put a car seat near an airbag, does that include side airbags too?2. Do you recommend older children take off their coats if they are in booster or regular seatbelts? 3. Most b... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Pediatrics
Dementia Management: Evidence-Based Interventions to Reduce Unwanted Behaviors
December 1, 2017
How do you put signage up to convey a message like do not enter or out of order, and still have visitors know that they can use the elevator?Does the state have any regulations regarding the use of si... Read More
Cognition and Executive Function