Frames of Reference
Acquisitional Frame of Reference in OT: Skill and Role Acquisition with Examples
The acquisitional frame of reference: learning theory, task analysis, chaining, grading, Mosey's role acquisition, worked examples and a quiz.
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OT in depression, anxiety, OCD and PTSD — occupation as recovery.
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Stroke, dementia, hand function and adaptive equipment for everyday independence.
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Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Checklist: Basic and Instrumental ADLs Explained
What activities of daily living are, basic ADLs vs instrumental ADLs with examples, how OTs assess them (Katz, Lawton, FIM), and a free printable ADL checklist.
Adult Rehab
Adaptive Equipment for Eating: An OT's Guide to Utensils, Plates and Cups
Adaptive eating equipment explained by an OT: built-up and weighted utensils, rocker knives, plate guards, scoop dishes and adapted cups.
Frames of Reference
Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Frames of Reference in Occupational Therapy
The behavioral and cognitive-behavioral frames of reference in OT: ABC analysis, reinforcement, shaping, chaining, CBT techniques, examples and a quiz.
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Every article connects what you see in the clinic to the models and evidence behind it — so the knowledge actually transfers to your clients.
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Cognitive Disability Frame of Reference: Allen Cognitive Levels Explained
Allen's cognitive disability frame of reference: the 6 cognitive levels, ACLS and RTI assessments, how to adapt tasks at each level, a case and a quiz.
Pediatrics
Cutting Activities for Preschoolers: Scissor Skills by Age and 30 Fun Ideas
How scissor skills develop by age, how to teach cutting, the right scissors, and 30 OT cutting activities for preschoolers, with free practice sheets.
Pediatrics
Executive Function Activities for Teens: 30 Strategies for School and Life
Practical executive function activities and strategies for teenagers: planning, time management, organisation, starting tasks, studying and emotional control.
Pediatrics
Hand Strengthening Activities for Kids: 40 OT Ideas for Better Grip and Writing
Why hand strength matters for writing, cutting and self-care, signs of weak hands, and 40 OT hand strengthening activities for kids of all ages.
Sensory & Autism
Heavy Work Activities for Kids: 50 OT Ideas for Home, School and Bedtime
What heavy work is, why it calms and focuses kids, and 50 OT heavy work activities for home, classroom, outdoors, toddlers and bedtime, with a free printable.
Frames of Reference
Kawa Model in Occupational Therapy: The River Metaphor Explained with Examples
The Kawa model explained: water, river walls, rocks, driftwood and spaces, how to use it with clients, worked examples, and a free Kawa river worksheet.