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Feeding Development: What Is Typical?

Rhonda Mattingly Williams, EdD, CCC-SLP

April 3, 2023

An introduction to multiple factors associated with feeding development, including a review of typical milestones is reviewed in this course. A summary of conditions that can disrupt the normal proces...   Read More

   


Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Functional, Biomechanical, And Psychosocial Interventions

Janice Rocker, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CEAS

March 28, 2023

Functional, biomechanical, and psychosocial interventions for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) will be discussed in this course, using case studies and best practices to help clients improve func...   Read More

   


What is Typical Feeding Development?

Written by the Continued staff

March 23, 2023

This article outlines typical feeding development and the roles OTs can play.   Read More


Polyvagal Theory + Chronic Pain

Written by the Continued staff

March 23, 2023

The experts at OccupationalTherapy.com discuss the benefits of the polyvagal theory on chronic pain.   Read More


Executive Function And Its Application To Occupational Therapy In School Based Treatment

Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L

March 22, 2023

Do you have students on your caseload with organization, emotional regulation, attentional, and judgment challenges? These are just a few aspects of executive function. Our role is to help students ac...   Read More

   


Mental Health First Aid in Occupational Therapy

Written by the Continued staff

March 8, 2023

The experts at OccupationalTherapy.com discuss the OT’s role in mental health literacy.   Read More


Transition To Home After A Rehab Stay Podcast

Krista Covell-Pierson, OTR/L, BCB-PMD, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

March 6, 2023

Today's healthcare environment makes it difficult to address patients' needs. This podcast will discuss how we can be client-centered and comprehensive while also adhering to time constraints. This is...   Read More

  


Naturally Build Reflex Activities Into The School Day

Megan Paben, MOT, OTR/L, ASDCS

February 27, 2023

Participants will identify and review common reflexes and the deficits associated seen in the school setting and learn exercises that can be implemented in the school setting in this introductory cour...   Read More

 


Polyvagal Theory And Chronic Pain: Exploring Treatment Options

Zara Dureno, MOT

February 1, 2023

The polyvagal theory, a way of understanding automatic nervous system responses, will be discussed regarding how it relates to chronic pain and how OTs can help.   Read More

  


Maximizing Student Success: How OT Can Address Mental Health Issues for School-Age Children

Written by the Continued staff

January 31, 2023

As schools struggle to address the mounting mental health needs of students, occupational therapists are uniquely positioned to provide much-needed support.   Read More


Teach Handwriting Using Auditory Feedback

Aditi Mehra, DHSc, OTR/L, Luca Canever, MA, BA

January 30, 2023

Positive reinforcement is an underused yet highly valuable strategy known to motivate students and expedite the learning process. TAGteach is an acoustic form of positive reinforcement utilized to exp...   Read More

 


The Magic of Mindfulness for Children in Pediatric Occupational Therapy: Four Ways to Introduce Mindfulness to Children

Written by the Continued staff

January 24, 2023

The experts at OccupationalTherapy.com discuss ways OTs can introduce mindfulness to children.   Read More


Towards A Better Understanding Of Self-Regulation And BEST Strategies In Partnership With Moira Peña Sensory Workshops

Moira Pena, BA, BScOT, MOT Reg. (Ont)

January 6, 2023

This webinar will equip participants with a better understanding of self-regulation including the main factors contributing to self-regulation and neurobiological underpinnings of stressed behavior th...   Read More

  


Interdisciplinary Approach To Stroke Rehabilitation: Outpatient, Home Health, And Community Rehabilitation Phase

Alaena McCool, MS, OTR/L, CPAM, Katherine George, PT, DPT

January 6, 2023

The unique relationship between the occupational and physical therapist when treating an acute, subacute, or chronic stroke diagnosis will be distinguished in this two-part series. Part two will focus...   Read More

  


Interdisciplinary Approach To Stroke Rehabilitation: Acute Care And Inpatient Rehabilitation Phase

Alaena McCool, MS, OTR/L, CPAM, Katherine George, PT, DPT

January 6, 2023

The unique collaboration and relationship between physical and occupational therapists throughout the evaluation and treatment of acute, subacute, and chronic stroke diagnoses will be analyzed in this...   Read More

  


Animal-Assisted Therapy in OT

Written by the Continued staff

January 6, 2023

The experts at OccupationalTherapy.com offer insights into animal-assisted therapy as an OT intervention.   Read More


OT’s Role in Improving Patient Care in Minority Populations

Written by the Continued staff

December 16, 2022

The experts at OccupationalTherapy.com offer insights into the OT’s role with diverse clients and communities.   Read More


Bullying Among Older Adults: Not Just A Playground Problem

Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP

December 12, 2022

The definition and incidence of bullying in adult living communities and day centers including what older adult bullying looks like in this population are reviewed in this session. Characteristics of...   Read More

   


Depression After Brain Injury

Jasleen Grewal, Registered Occupational Therapist, PhD Candidate, University of British Columbia, Julia Schmidt, PhD, BSc (Occupational Therapy)

December 2, 2022

An overview of the experience of depression after brain injury will be discussed in this course. Specifically, it will describe how depression can impact occupational engagement after brain injury and...   Read More

  


Using Assistive Technology To Increase Participation In Daily Life Podcast

Theresa Berner, MOT, OTR/L, ATP, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

November 16, 2022

Technology has changed greatly in the last 20 years, and more assistive technology is available than ever. This podcast will explore how an occupational therapy practitioner evaluates what technology...   Read More

    


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