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Definition of the Behavioral Approach of Embedding

George Fluharty, M.A., CCC-SLP

March 18, 2013

Can you give an overview of the technique of embedding?   Read More


Amount of Movement Needed for Mirror Therapy

Dawn Nilsen, EdD, OT/L

March 17, 2013

Is there a certain amount of active range of motion needed in an affected limb post stroke in order to begin mirror therapy?   Read More


The Advantages of Therapy Groups in Treating TBI

Steven Wheeler, PhD, OTR/L, CBIS

March 13, 2013

What are the advantages of therapy groups when treating executive cognitive deficits in patients with TBI?   Read More


Dealing with Patients with Dementia Refusing Treatment

Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L

March 13, 2013

Sometimes we have to meet the minutes, yet a patient strongly refuses. How do I advocate to the supervisor to not treat?   Read More

  


The ABC Method Applied to Dementia and Challenging Behavior

Michelle Hediger, M.S., OTR/L

March 8, 2013

How can we apply the "ABC Method" to challenging behavior exhibited in patients with dementia?   Read More


Radial Nerve Compression Treatment Ideas

Rebecca Neiduski, Ph.D., OTR/L, CHT

March 6, 2013

With all the different ideas out there for radial nerve compression, have you changed your ideas about treatment and what do you think is the best combo?   Read More

 


Overview of Hand Transplants

Marie Pace, M.H.S., OTR/L, CHT

March 1, 2013

What are some important areas to keep in mind with hand transplants?   Read More

 


Assistive Technology in the Classroom for Children with Autism

Tara Warwick, MS, OTR/L

February 27, 2013

Are teachers supportive of assistive technology in the classroom for children with autism?   Read More

  


Assessment for Assistive Technology

Sara Benham, MS, OTR/L, ATP

February 25, 2013

What are the initial steps that you go through when you are assessing for assistive technology?   Read More


Assistive Technology for Clients with Neurovisual Deficits

Al Copolillo, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA

February 22, 2013

What are the things we need to know or "take home" messages about assistive technology and its use with clients with neurovisual deficits?   Read More

 


Decreasing the Amount of Prompts or Reinforcement Over Time with Children with Autism

Tara Warwick, MS, OTR/L

February 20, 2013

Over time, how do you decrease the amount of prompts or reinforcement given to children with autism?   Read More

 


Difference Between a Benign and a Malignant Tumor

Colleen DeRitis, M.A., OTR/L, Doug DeRitis, PharmD, RPH

February 13, 2013

What is the difference between a benign and malignant tumor?   Read More


Protocol for Patients with COPD Prior to Therapy

Doug DeRitis, PharmD, RPH, Colleen DeRitis, M.A., OTR/L

February 6, 2013

Are there any specific protocols that can be used for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) prior to therapy?   Read More

 


Overview of OT's Role in Cancer Rehab

Julie Silver, M.D.

January 31, 2013

What is the occupational therapist's role in cancer rehab?   Read More


Handwriting Programs Used by Occupational Therapists

Helene Gillespie, Ph.D., OTR/L

January 22, 2013

What are some handwriting programs that can be used by occupational therapists when working with kindergarteners?   Read More


Diagnostic Clinical Criteria of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome*

Ann Porretto-Loehrke, DPT, PT, CHT, COMT

January 16, 2013

What are the signs or diagnostic criteria of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?   Read More


Use of the iPad in Therapeutic Intervention

Adrienne Lauer, Ed.D., OTR/L

January 8, 2013

What are some ways the you can use an iPad as a therapeutic intervention?   Read More

 


Glaucoma and the OT Role

Al Copolillo, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA

January 4, 2013

What is glaucoma? What is the OT role in glaucoma?   Read More

 


Improving the Success of Hand Transplants

Marie Pace, M.H.S., OTR/L, CHT

December 27, 2012

How can we improve the success of hand transplants?   Read More


Healthy People Initiative 2020 Recommendations on Breast-feeding

Jennifer Pitonyak, PhD, OTR/L, SCFES, CIMI

December 19, 2012

What are the recommendations for breast-feeding in the Healthy People Initiative 2020?   Read More

  


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