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Use of the Brief Cognitive Rating Scale with Dementia Clients
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
Gerontology and Aging Cognition and Executive Function
IADL Safety with Dementia
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
Gerontology and Aging
Desserts as a Reward with Picky Eaters
May 15, 2012
Should kids get a reward, such as a dessert, for trying new foods? Read More
Pediatrics Feeding and Swallowing
Use of Myoelectric Prosthesis with Frail Clients
May 11, 2012
Can a myoelectric prosthesis work on a frail person without muscle bulk? Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Staff Receptiveness to Increased Movement in Class
May 11, 2012
Have you found that schools and staff are receptive to increased movement strategies in class? Read More
Pediatrics
Frequency of Reevaulation of Custom Seating Options
May 11, 2012
How often do you reevaluate after fitting someone with a custom seating system? Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Frequency of re-assessing positioning with chronic, fixed conditions
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
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Use of Stability Balls with Students with Autism
February 13, 2012
Do you have any knowledge of the use of stability balls with students on the autistic spectrum? Read More
Pediatrics
Recommended Seating Assignment for a Child Utilizing a Stability Ball
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
Pediatrics
Introducing Stability Balls as a Seating Alternative
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
Pediatrics
Oral Motor Exercises for Pediatric Dysphagia
December 21, 2011
What oral motor exercises would you recommend for pediatric dysphagia? Read More
Feeding and Swallowing
Normal Attention Development
December 21, 2011
What is a good reference for normal attention development? Is there a quick scale of children's milestones in this area? Read More
Cognition and Executive Function
Funding for AAC Assessments
December 21, 2011
Is the funding source critical to the successful outcome of an AAC assessment? Read More
Professional Issues
Feeding Issues with Cerebral Palsy
December 21, 2011
How do I teach my 3yr old boy to stick his tongue out? He has Cerebral Palsy and eats orally. I have to finger feed him and I am trying to teach him to eat from a spoon, however he does not open his m... Read More
Feeding and Swallowing
Dysphagia and Patients with Alzheimer's
December 21, 2011
Could you please describe the methods involved with spoon feeding a patient with Alzheimer's disease who has a hyperactive gag reflex? Read More
Feeding and Swallowing
Chunking Versus Categorization Training
December 21, 2011
What is the difference between chunking and categorization? Read More
Challenges of Supervision
December 21, 2011
What are some of the challenges to being a good supervisor? Read More
Building a Good Relationship with Parents/Caregivers
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
Professional Issues Mental Health, Health and Wellness