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The Current Evidence for Sensory Processing

OT Graphically Library Membership [https://members.otgraphically.com] Reference: Camarata, S., Miller, L. J., & Wallace, M. T. (2020). Evaluating sensory integration/sensory processing treatment: issues and analysis. Frontiers in integrative neuroscience, 55. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7726187/] See Figure 1 for Naturalistic Settings Play-Based Approach Model

The Evidence Behind Home Programs

OT Graphically Library [https://members.otgraphically.com] OT Graphically Website [www.otgraphically.com] References: Carpenter, K. M., & Garfinkel, M. (2021). Home and parent training strategies for pediatric feeding disorders: The caregivers’ perspective. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 9(1), 1-21. [https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/ojot/vol9/iss1/9/] Jose, D. S., Varma, R., Sambasivan, S. L., Philip, L., Sandhya, P., & Sundaram, S. (2023). Autism Spectrum Disorders: Barriers to Implementing Parent-Based Home Programs. Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 90(1), 79-82. [https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12098-022-04383-x] Lillo-Navarro, C., Montilla-Herrador, J., Escolar-Reina, P., Oliveira-Sousa, S. L., García-Vidal, J. A., & Medina-Mirapeix, F. (2019). Factors associated with parents’ adherence to different types of exercises in home programs for children with disabilities. Journal of clinical medicine, 8(4), 456. [https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/4/456] Novak, I., & Berry, J. (2014). Home program intervention effectiveness evidence. Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics, 34(4), 384-389. [https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/01942638.2014.964020?casa_token=6ie01MENv5kAAAAA:KE7KnzhLu-NpDZt1zcsQo5z21aM83A3Ajaby801cIslqEdxizrIvaK4oTCP05WDi5tSOof03R_pvOg] Smidt, K. B., Klevberg, G. L., & Oftedal, B. F. (2020). Home programme to improve hand function for children with bilateral cerebral palsy: Beneficial but challenging. Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics, 40(4), 410-422. [https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01942638.2020.1711842?journalCode=ipop20]

Making Healthcare Human Again with Rafi Salazar

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How Journal Clubs and Communities of Practices Help Occupational Therapists Use Evidence

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Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices in Occupational Therapy

OT practice article [https://www.aota.org/publications/ot-practice/ot-practice-issues/2021/embracing-neurodiversity] Dr. Dallman's article [https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1937&context=ojot] Judy Singer Website [http://www.myspectrumsuite.com/meet-judy-singer/] OT Code of Ethics [https://research.aota.org/ajot/article/74/Supplement_3/7413410005p1/6691/AOTA-2020-Occupational-Therapy-Code-of-Ethics] Dr. Aaron Dallman's email - a.dallman@rutgers.edu [a.dallman@rutgers.edu] Learn more about quickly staying up to date on evidence at the OT Graphically Library [https://members.otgraphically.com] Questions, comments, want to be the next interviewee on The OT Digest Podcast? Email Katie at katie@otgraphically.com [katie@otgraphically.com]