Occuaptional Therapist – Pilot Study – The Effectiveness of Interventions to Increase In-Seat Behavior

We wanted to share this pilot study from an Occupational Therapist.

What are your thoughts?

Efficacy of Sensory-based Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Pilot Study An Occupational Therapist working in a pre-school program used the SymTrend data collection app to collect data about a student’s out-of-seat behavior during circle time activities. She wanted to record and report data about the effectiveness of interventions she was going to try to increase in-seat behavior. The child was in a substantially separate classroom for children with ASD ages 5-6 years. Her study demonstrated the effectiveness of her sensory-based intervention to increase in-seat behavior. 

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Faculty Member Barbara Connolly Receives Prestigious Award

 

Each year APTA honors outstanding achievements on the part of its members in the areas of overall accomplishment, education, practice and service, publications, research, and academic excellence. We are thrilled to announce that Education Resources Faculty Member: Barbara Connolly has been awarded the Marilyn Moffat Leadership Award

Nominees must have:

  • Sustained and continuous positive leadership contributions over a period of 15 years or more;
  • Leadership contributions of an exceptional value to the association and to the physical therapy profession;
  • Demonstrated significant leadership that has had a lasting impact on the development and progression of the physical therapy profession;
  • Through his/her leadership, demonstrated contributions leading to a measurable change, revitalization of an idea resulting in change, or creation of an opportunity for change within the physical therapy profession;
  • Demonstrated exceptional leadership ability within the physical therapy profession through service to his/her local community, to APTA and its components, or to international physical therapy associations, through elected or appointed groups, appointed or elected positions, or other volunteer capacities; and  
  • Recognition by peers for her/his service and contributions to the physical therapy profession and the association.
[caption id="attachment_1764" align="alignleft" width="132"]Barbara Connolly Education Resources inc Barbara Connolly[/caption]BARBARA H. CONNOLLY, PT, DPT, Ed.D.,FAPTA received her BS degree in physical therapy from the University of Florida; a DPT degree from the University of Tennessee; a M.Ed. degree in special education with a minor in speech pathology and an EdD in curriculum and instruction from the University of Memphis. She is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center where she served as Chair of the Physical Therapy Department for 24 years. She also holds an adjunct academic appointment in the Graduate School of the University of Indianapolis. She is currently the President of the International Organization of Physical Therapists in Pediatrics, a subgroup of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy. She has served on the APTA Board of Directors, on the APTA Pediatric Specialty Council and the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists. She was President of the Section on Pediatrics of the APTA from 2002 – 2006. She has also received the Bud DeHaven Leadership Award, the Research Award and the Jeanne Fischer Distinguished Mentorship Award from the Section on Pediatrics. In 2002, she received one of the highest honors from the APTA when she was named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow. She is the first author of 29 publications in peer reviewed journals, has written 21 book chapters and has coauthored or edited seven textbooks for physical therapists. She is certified in NDT and in SI. She continues to provide services to children through her private practice.

Award recipients are recognized in June with a ceremony and reception

We are thrilled to offer Barbara’s course:
Praxis: Evaluation and Treatment of the Clumsy Child 
April 25-26, 2014 – Cedar Knolls, NJ
July 25-26, 2014 – Columbia, MO
November 15-16, 2014 – New Brunswick, NJ
 

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Erin Ross feeding method recommended by NANN

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We are very excited to announce that our esteemed faculty member Erin Ross has had her  SOFFI Method© of feeding recommended by the National Association of Neonatal Nurses.

The National Association of Neonatal Nurses recently published the Infant-Directed Oral Feeding for Premature and Critically Ill Hospitalized Infants.  They state “To optimize the use of this guideline, it is recommended that the Supporting oral Feeding in Fragile Infants (SOFFI) Feeding Algorithm ((C) 2013 by Erin Ross) be used concurrently.” They also state “the use of the SOFFI in conjunction with this guideline is highly recommended.  The SOFFI algorithm is grounded in similar principles as described in this guideline.”

Erin offers her SOFFI Method© : Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants
March 21-22, 2014 – Ft Lauderdale Area, FL
April 5-6, 2014 – Cincinnati, OH
October 24-25, 2014 – New Brunswick, NJ

“Dr. Ross is a wonderful speaker who presented the information in an easy to understand format and answered all questions above & beyond my expectations. This course is wonderful for therapists of all levels. You can feel the passion Dr. Ross has for treating and teaching about infant & premature development and feeding. i was able to apply information to past & present clients/patients and leave with immediate confidence & supportive research for application in process.” – Jessica VanBrocklin, SLP 

National Association of Neonatal Nurses
“This guideline offers evidence-based protocols that can be individualized to an infant’s abilities (infant-directed) and acknowledge the family as the primary caregiver and feeder (family-centered). Guidance is provided for nurses to help parents interpret infant cues during feeding, problem solve infant behavior issues, and explore interventions to support the infant’s self-regulation throughout feedings. Based heavily on the literature, this guideline offers a consistent approach and language for all caregivers, including family members, in the pursuit of optimal oral feeding outcomes.”

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