Run for the Rose 2009

On the 29th of March, some of us went to participate in the Run for the Rose.
Thank you, Dr. Rydin for your sponsorship!!!

Multidisciplinary Approach Needed To Treat Common Veterans’ Injuries

Don MacLennan, a speech therapist who has worked extensively with soldiers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq with traumatic brain injuries, spoke Friday at the South Dakota Occupational Therapy Association’s spring conference held at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Professional Office Pavilion in Yankton. He stressed the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to treat the impairments prevalent among today’s veterans. (Kelly Hertz/P&D)
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North Texas Mom Says Son 'Recovered' From Autism

A North Texas mother developed 78 'Skills and Drills', using her background in elementary education. The book details steps that helped her son overcome autism symptoms.
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Smart Condo aims to help physically disabled gain independence

Professors and students at the University of Alberta have created a prototype of an apartment that, if successful, might lead to a leap in unobtrusive home surveillance technology for the elderly and disabled. To read this article, please click the picture above.

Hospital mixes rehab with technology to help stroke patients

Gerard Killeen, who suffered a stroke in 2007, is assisted earlier this month at Summerlin Hospital by occupational therapist Teri Rexroat. Killeen uses a device that generates electrical stimulation to retrain the brain and improve motor function. Photo by Gary Thompson.
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AOTA 2009 Election Results

General Election

Florence Clark, President-Elect

Virginia "Ginny" Stoffel, Vice President

Thomas Fisher, Board Director

Coralie "Corky" Glantz, Board Director

Jyothi Gupta, Commission on Education Chairperson-Elect

Barbara Hemphill, Ethics Commission Chairperson-Elect

Michele Luther-Krug, OTA Representative to the RA

Special Interest Sections

Tara Glennon, AMSIS Chair

Leslie Jackson, EISSIS Chair

Missi Zahoransky, HCHSIS Chair

Tina Champagne, MHSIS Chair

How NOT to carry a handbag

Demonstration of a wrong way to carry a handbag during FW presentation.
Good job, Sergina ;)

American Occupational Therapy Association Social Media Release

"Helmets Can Save Lives," Says Occupational Therapy Professional Association
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Missouri Legislature considering mandates on autism coverage

March 6, 2009 - Julie Purschke, of Union, secures a riding helmet on her son Max, 5, before he has his theraputic riding lesson at Exceptional Equestrians in Washington, Mo.. Purschke can no longer afford Max's occupational therapy for his autism. (J.B. Forbes/P-D)
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Occupational therapy sessions help Alzheimer's patients in Dutch study

This is an article by Dr. Howard Brody about a research from the Netherlands that performed occupational therapy sessions with the Alzheimer's patient and the caregiver.
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