This article gives insight into rehab protocols for amputation, which I was able to be exposed to during this second fieldwork rotation. I was able to evaluate a client with a traumatic digit amputation one week post injury.

This is a great outline of some common ethical dilemmas in OT treatment, and I bet some of you even experienced a few of these in your first fieldwork! Some seem more serious than others, but all are good to consider! From photocopying assessments instead of ordering more, to treating as a student with no on site supervision... good food for thought!

This article outlines a framework for clinical reasoning when working with children with ASD who are experiencing sensory challenges. The framework includes research evidence, client and family centeredness, practice contexts, occupation centeredness, and risks

This textbook chapter (I know it's long but there are some great take-aways!), addresses multiple professionalism areas that are key components to pediatric therapy. Inter-professional relationships when working with a multidisciplinary team are so important to ensure best care for these clients. Additionally, in my fieldwork setting it was crucial to form and maintain professional relationships with parents, which is also addressed in this chapter.

This article outlines a study that evaluated the effects of having a fieldwork student on the overall productivity of the supervisor. I found this article very interesting, because I know that in my setting, once the students are able to solo with clients, the productivity increased, but I can see that this may not always be the case, and that it is probably likely the opposite during the beginning of a fieldwork students rotation.

This study evaluated the link between psychosocial quality of life and the severity of CP symptoms. Interestingly, the study found no correlation between severity and quality of life, but found significant links between family and caregiver involvement and increased quality of life, as well as decreased quality of life associated with comorbidities with CP. They concluded that decreasing number of comorbidities may be the best approach for increase QOL for this population.

Great overview of sensory brushing protocol and evidence for the program. Although evidence cannot be generalized at this time, there is a lot of good info in this article. Sensory brushing technique was something that came up several times throughout this fieldwork placement with parents of children with severe ASD, as well as with other professionals.