This is the Diigo group to use for SSU MOT 6691 Module 3 assignment and will continue through 6692. I hope you find this social network platform a great method to share and learn new information that is of your interest!
I really enjoyed reading this article to help get ideas for client-centered interventions! https://otconnections.aota.org/aota_blogs/b/pulsecheck/archive/2017/11/20/your-ot-colleagues-share-dozens...
An interesting discussion we can not only engage in, but share with peers that are considering OT as a profession! https://otconnections.aota.org/public_forums/f/1888/t/22874.aspx
Something that we may not focus on with our patients is community mobility, but this article highlights the importance of mobility with engagement in occupations. "Occupational therapy practitioner...
Here is another article supporting OT for patients with Parkinson's, with a focus on the fact that interventions should be individualized and client-centered. https://ajot.aota.org/Article.aspx?a...
A RCT to examine efficacy of OT with patients with Parkinson's; the study used self-perceived performance to measure functional outcomes following OT intervention and found that individualized home...
Interesting article about OT fieldwork students who completed fieldwork at an at-risk youth center. This study further proves the importance and influence that fieldwork placements have on future O...
https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freestuff.html Another great resource of free activities, handout and information sheets!
https://www.toolstogrowot.com Really great website with tons of resources for all areas of occupation!
http://www.theottoolbox.com/p/visual-motor-skills.html Great resource for explaining visual motor/perceptual skills with a list of several activities to implement for treatment
https://sensoryprocessingdisorderparentsupport.com/wilbarger-brushing-compressions.php Explanation of the Wilbarger Brushing Technique including the protocol and procedures
https://newgradoccupationaltherapy.com Great website with several resources beneficial for new OT grads!
https://quizlet.com/subject/nbcot/ Here is a list of study sets and flashcards to help study for the NBCOT exam!
https://therapyfunzone.net/blog/ot/visual-perceptual-skills/ Great resource that breaks down visual perceptual skills and also includes activities to implement to work on specific visual perceptua...
https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/hand-strength-35-fun-activities-for-kids/ Great list of hand strengthening activities to do with kids or adults!
http://www.theottoolbox.com/2015/09/31-days-of-occupational-therapy-with.html?m=1 Here is a blog made by an OT that gives 31 different activities and ideas to do with kids for cheap!
https://www.growinghandsonkids.com/typical-fine-motor-developmental-milestones-ages-0-6-free-printable.html This is a great resource that breaks down fine motor developmental milestones for ages 0-6.
https://blog.brainbalance.com/blog/2015/08/proprioception-explained A short read explaining how proprioception works and how to regulate it in children with SPD.
http://lemonlimeadventures.com/vestibular-input-sensory-processing/ This is a very good article to read that breaks down and explains sensory processing in a way that helped me really understand i...
http://www.myintegrationstation.com/index_files/PediatricDevelopment.htm Here is a great resource of of general descriptions of developmental milestones for social/emotional, gross motor, fine mot...
https://www.toolstogrowot.com/blog/2016/01/11/primitive-motor-reflexes-their-impact-on-a-childs-function Here is a great resource that explains the motor challenges faced by children in the early ...
