This link can provide a lot of relevant information on Allen's Cognitive levels. I went to it a lot when putting together my presentation for my second rotation. Being out in the field it is nice to use an assessment that comes with an entire system basically. ACL are backed up by years of research and is something we should keep in mind. I think one of my weak points is challenging cognitive patients with appropriate activities. ACL can really help close the gap to get good fit activities for your cognitively impaired patients.

This article discusses the various research opportunities available in area of adult stroke victims. Through the last 12 weeks, I have encountered a significant number of patients with CVA at the nursing home. I found the article extremely relevant to current occupational therapy practices due to the nature of treatments regarding CVA's. I think that it is critical for more research to be done, to help OT's better understand the nature of strokes and the best practices to treat them. AOTA developed a table to help researchers, students, and clinicians that summarizes various research opportunities on stroke patients. I believe this can be a helpful tool for OT's looking for innovative ideas and research to help apply to field work.