http://abctherapeutics.blogspot.com/

Informative blog that goes over policies for occupational therapy and the direction the profession is heading in our ever changing political and economic environment(s).

http://www.candokiddo.com/news/

Educational blog created and ran by a pediatric Occupational Therapist. She covers a variety of pediatric topics ranging from infancy to elementary age

http://rehab-insider.advanceweb.com/movement-based-pediatric-therapy/

Article that goes over the uses of gross movement in order to facilitate higher cognitive processes in children. These changes can help improve performance in executive functioning skills and daily occupations--especially in education/academics.

http://rehab-insider.advanceweb.com/managing-a-pedicle-groin-flap-an-occupational-therapists-role-in-a-multi-disciplinary-team-approach/

This post goes over the purpose of a pedicle groin flap operation and uses a case study to provide examples of OT's role in treating a patient with a UE surgically places within a groin flap in order to allow for more blood flow to the injured site.

http://rehab-insider.advanceweb.com/sensory-integration-for-children-with-autism-2/
Interesting article that goes over SI interventions for children with autism, with an emphasis on individualizing treatments to better address areas of need. Additionally, the article highlights the importance of measuring progress of interventions in order to make sure they are effective.

https://www.nature.com/articles/sc2016129

Interesting article that examines motor learning theory, and how repetitions of muscle movement in mid-hundreds to thousands allows improvement in extremity function in SCI patients.

http://copsse.education.ufl.edu/docs/OT_CP_081307/1/OT_CP_081307.pdf

Interesting PDF document that goes over OT purpose in the school setting, and provides differing levels of evidence to support what OT can bring to students.

Interesting article that summaries case reports of adolescents with ASD, along with the strength of evidence to supports utilized interventions.

https://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=2593025
Interesting article that summarizes case reports of adolescents with ASD, and strength of evidence for interventions used.

http://www.ot-mom-learning-activities.com/
Good activities that can be used in schools and additional pediatric settings, broken down into which skill(s) the activities address.

http://scholar.dominican.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1056&context=ug-student-posters

This is a poster created by OT students at Dominican University of California, that presents an overview of sensory diets, the percentage of populations that they are used in, and which sensory modalities are utilized.

https://ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/2302/1/Maria%20Parks%20Poster%20COT17.pdf

Interesting graphic that provides an oversight into how social media is used by OT students, and how it relates to promotion or education of the OT profession. As technology continues to advance, social media will be a powerful tool to communicate with patients and other disciplines the importance and meaning of OT.

http://chippewavalleyela.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/56900350/HWT%20Standards%20k-4_FINAL.pdf

Interesting PDF doc that goes over typical handwriting standards expected of students from kindergarten - fourth grade. Can be used to help develop treatments or attach to goals that allow for an optimal challenge for the child that is yet developmentally appropriate.

https://www.understood.org/~/media/040bfb1894284d019bf78ac01a5f1513.pdf

Cool PDF that goes in-depth about executive functioning skills, and tips on how to address them with kids in the schools in order to facilitate increased sense of independence and academic performance.

http://www.oregonstrokenetwork.org/documents/Gang_Soule_OSN_2015.pdf

Very informative powerpoint about stroke rehab that discusses the EBP model, changes and trends in stroke rehab, EBP in acute care rehab, key neurological assessments, safe lifting and handling of stroke patients, and how to prevent injuries and deformities post-stroke. EBP is essential to use as a therapist in order to provide optimal and effective treatments for patients.

https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/RDP/Occupational%20Therapy%20in%20Polytrauma.aspx

Polytrauma is defined by the Department of Veterans Affairs as "two or more injuries to physical regions or organ systems, one of which may be life threatening, resulting in physical, cognitive, psychological, or psychosocial impairments and functional disability" (Poorman et al., 2009, p. 42). One of the patients on my caseload is a multiple trauma dx caused by falling over 12ft through a roof while at a job site. Polytrauma has the potential to cause psychosocial disturbances in patients due to their inability to participate in ADLs/IADLs that they were used to participating in, and also limitations in performance due to pain. Creating interventions that are related to the pt's plan of care will help to improve performance, but also setting up interventions that increase confidence and decrease stress will help psychosocially to prepare them for discharge.

http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4755-7

This page highlights the specific requirements and expectations of OTR/L practitioners in regards to supervising OTAs. The code breaks down specific responsibilities for OTs/OTAs as well as students. It is important to know what is expected of OTs/OTAs in the supervisory realtionship so patients can experience the best practice possible, as well as maintain safe and effective communication between OT and OTA.

https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/Practice/Ethics/Advisory/OT-OTA-Partnership.pdf

This AOTA document highlight ethical standards in regards to partnerships between occupational thearpists and occupational therapy assistants. The document discusses workforce trends and demands for OTR/Ls and OTAs, supervision responsibilities, and collaborative processes essential for high-quality, ethical care. As furture OTs, it is important to keep in mind the supervisory role OTs play in order to keep ethical care as optimal as possible.

https://www.aota.org/-/media/corporate/files/practice/ethics/advisory/professional-boundaries-adv.pdf

This document from AOTA highlights the importance of utilizing professional boundaries to guide conduct and decision making in the clinical or educational settings/. University policies, state/federal laws, and official AOTA documentation are all examples of guidelines to follow in order to provide optimal professionalism to clients and fellow therapists. This can be helpful to student therapists by providing a guideline to follow when learning how to further develop professionalism in their respective setting.

http://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1603&context=theses

This thesis paper was an interesting result of my search for clinical reasoning resources. Although lengthy, this document identifies and defines different types of clinical reasoning that is used throughout various settings; narrative reasoning, procedural reasoning, interactive reasoning, conditional reasoning, and pragmatic reasoning. Clinical reasoning is absolutely essential when learning about clients and their deficits before you are able to plan for treatments/discharge.