Ann, PT posts:
DEAR ERI COMMUNITY: How are people documenting mobility in the ICU? Has anyone used the Perme ICU Mobility Score? I heard it is now being tested for validity and inter-observer reliability, and Chris Perme is presenting it at the 2014 CSM of APTA.
Are there other ways you document mobility in the ICU?
Thanks! Ann
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Robin Harwell, M.A., CCC-SLP is a dynamic instructor and clinician who takes complex information and easily applies it clinically. She has extensive experience in a variety of settings, including hospital, clinic, nursing home, home health, private practice and public schools. She has a thriving private practice and also consults to facilities on brain building programs. She utilizes a theoretical framework that is based on neurogenesis, neuroplasticity and neurodevelopment for assessment and treatment of her patients. Her workshops provide the latest in the neuroscientific research and its application to rehabilitation and development. She uses tools that support the brain’s ability to rewire itself versus teaching a skill. She is a sought after speaker throughout the US.
Robins Popular Course:
Building the Brain: A Neurobiological Approach to Assessment and Treatment
February 8-9, 2014 – Miami, FL
April 26-27, 2014 – Gainsville, TX
May 9-10, 2014 – Alexandria, VA
July 26-27, 2014 – Denver, CO
August 22-23, 2014 – Glenview, IL
October 10-11, 2014 – Wallingford, CT
At our annual “Therapy in the Schools” conference this fall, our distinguished technology speaker,Kelly Charlebois admitted that she was put “off balance” when she downloaded iOS 7 on her iPad and iPhone and saw a whole new screen and then realized that she did not know how to close open programs anymore, as that was one of the changes that came with the new software.
Besides that fact that she made me feel better (I had to call my son to figure out how to close the programs!), imagine how the kids we work with (and the adults) who use the iPad to assist them with a myriad of challenges will view these seemingly random changes.
Assistive and educational technologies are changing the way students learn in the 21st century classroom. New apps and accommodations that help keep students focused and moving forward on their goals are constantly being developed for the iPad. However, the sudden “changes” and “upgrades” may be frustrating to some.
Kelly ended with this quote:
“For Americans without disabilities, technology makes things easier. For Americans with disabilities, technology makes things possible.” Mary Pat Radabaugh
What strategies have you used in the classroom with students? What apps and programs have you found useful? Are you frustrated or delighted by the upgrades and changes that occur every few years?
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DEAR ERI COMMUNITY:
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Rachel Tudor. I am current OT LEND trainee at the Riley Child Development Center in Indianapolis, IN as well as a pediatric OT working in early intervention and outpatient practice. As part of my training with the LEND program, Dr. Fengyi Kuo and I have developed a survey to look at the use of Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assessment Tools in Occupational Therapy.
The survey link and study purpose are included below for you to review and complete at your convenience. Also, should you have suggestions on how to distribute the link to colleagues who practice in pediatrics, early intervention, and schools, we will appreciate your input. The survey takes only 5-10 minutes to complete.
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assessment Tool Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MLNHDXY
The purpose of this study is to gather information regarding currently utilized pediatric occupational therapy assessment tools. We hope this survey helps us to ensure high quality of care for our patients that is consistent with current practice patterns. Additionally, we hope to utilize information gathered from this survey to provide relevant training to occupational therapy students regarding currently utilized Occupational Therapy assessment tools.
We look forward to gathering your responses as well as hearing any input on how to disperse the survey. Feel free to forward along to any other pediatric occupational therapists.
Thanks so much for your time and contribution to our practice!
Rachel Tudor, MS OTR
Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation Services
Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health
702 Riley Hospital Drive Room 1372 Indianapolis, IN 46202
317.944.8211 l 317.944.1141 (fax)
rtudor@iuhealth.org
Discover the strength at www.iuhealth.org
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Kristen, PT, Posts:
DEAR ERI COMMUNITY: I am a school related PT working with kids in cyber school setting. I worked in the school setting following college for several years and then took another several years off while raising my 3 children. Going back to work in this new setting is challenging in many ways. First of all I am the only PT employed by this center and lack a professional peer group. I happened upon this website looking for suggestions for goal writing with children that are not in the traditional school setting but are young (5-8) and would have difficulties in a traditional school setting. For example, the children don’t have access in their current educational environment to heavy doors, stairwells, playground equipment, etc., but I feel as if they should be prepared in the event that they do attend a traditional school in the future. I am also curious about writing goals for children with autism who lack motivation to participate in many gross motor activities such as ball skills. Is it appropriate to work in these areas? Consistent performance of skills is difficult with behavior issues therefore traditional goal writing methods I previously used are complicated. Many of my clients have autism and this is new compared to the large percentage of children with cerebral palsy that I commonly treated in the past. Any related information or suggestions you could share or links to IEP goal writing for the autistic population would be helpful. I am really excited to have found this website!!!
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