Posted by Karen
DEAR ERI COMMUNITY:
Hi, I work in a hospital setting where I see adult acute care, acute in-patient rehabilitation, and out-patient clients.
I feel as if I can give good therapy to anyone I come across, but not necessarily be an expert in EVERY area for EVERY diagnosis at EVERY level that surprises you through the door.
I’m wondering if others out there in similar work settings feel similar…….
Thank you so much
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Our hearts continue to go out to those affected by the tragic events of last week. As a Massachusetts based company, all of us in the office have many loved ones, colleagues and friends who are connected to our great city of Boston and the tradition of the Boston marathon. Our two company owners are themselves alums from Boston University and as therapists, understand the many challenges that all the families affected by the bombings are going to face in the future.
If you would like to help, Gov. Patrick and Mayor Menino have set up a fund for those most affected by the Marathon bombings: onefundboston.org. In addition Education Resources will support this fund, by giving a percentage of our sales from the month of April.
Thank you for your outpouring of care and concern, as our community begins to heal from this senseless tragedy
All of us at Education Resources
Carol, Barbara, Alyson, Cheryl, Kathy, Donna, Debbie, Colleen, Judy, Marianne, Marci, Mandy
How do you maximize your time and target gait in your interventions with infants and toddlers? This course will focus on pre and early ambulation in a population that is predisposed to rapid and dramatic changes: the birth to three population. We will examine typical and atypical preparation for, and development of, ambulation in the infant and toddler. The impact of biomechanics, the neuromuscular system, the sensory system, orthotics, tone management, and assistive equipment will be integrated as participants learn to build intervention strategies to address ambulation early and effectively in infants and toddlers with diagnoses such as CP, developmental delay, prematurity, and Down Syndrome. Course material will be presented using lecture, videos, lab and group problem solving.
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We are thrilled to present this course by Faculty Member: Jan McElroy in multiple locations:
May 3-5, 2013 – Cincinnati, OH
May 9-11, 2013 – Fort Wayne, IN
May 17-19, 2013 – Las Vegas, NV
May 31-June 2, 2013 – Cedar Rapids, IA
June 21-23, 2013 – Hartford, CT
August 2-4, 2013 – St. Petersburg, FL
September 20-22, 2013 – TBA
October 18-20, 2013 – Sacramento, CA
Please visit our course page to download a brochure to share with your colleagues or to register
Dana Posts:
DEAR ERI COMMUNITY:
I work on a sub-acute brain injury rehab unit. Residents are admitted for generally 3 months (many stay longer). I’m looking for some different treatment ideas for my coma residents. Any suggestions for coma stim? Even variations on traditional treatment methods are welcome. 5 days/week x 3 months can get very repetitive!!! Thank you in advance for the ideas!
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Posted by Education Resources Faculty: John Pagano
FAB “Functionally Alert Behavior” Strategies provide a practical alternative to the use of a Sensory Diet. In working for over 30 years as a full time occupational therapist with my own sensory processing challenges, I created FAB Strategies to quickly develop individualized strategies that improve self-control in children with developmental and behavioral challenges. FAB Strategies are also used by many parents, teachers, as well as occupational, physical, speech, and mental health therapists I have shared them with over the past 10 years in my workshops.
Organized in four sections labeled A-D FAB Strategies sequentially include environmental adaptations, sensory modulation, positive behavioral support, and physical self-regulation strategies. Sections A-D guide the types of strategies selected, with at least one strategy from each section included. The strategies can be implemented in any order, but alternating seated with more active strategies usually works best.
In conjunction with the team an occupational, physical, speech, or mental health professional develops an individualized goal and selects the strategies. The strategies to be used by all team members are checked off and underlined on the FAB Strategies form. Strategies listed in bold are marked with an X and underlined for use by trained occupational, physical, and speech therapists. Two blanks are included on the bottom of the FAB Strategies form to allow for additional strategies contributing to goal attainment.
FAB Strategies are useful for quickly developing occupational therapy clinical and school interventions, home programs, strategies for use by teachers and therapists, and as a checklist of strategies that promote self-control in children with development and behavioral challenges. A signature line is provided at the bottom of the page for parents to sign that they understand and agree with all the adaptive equipment and techniques before they are used. FAB Strategies provide a practical tool for efficiently developing individualized goal-directed strategies for clinical use and sharing with parents, teachers, as ell as occupational, physical, speech, and mental health therapists.
Effective Ways to Manage Behavior and Increase Functional Outcomes
by John Pagano
April 26-27, 2013 – Puyallup, WA
September 20-21, 2013 – Orland Park, IL
October 18-19, 2013 – Cedar Knolls, NJ
November 8-9, 2013 – Hollywood, FL