AOTA's Occupational Therapy Channel

AOTAs Occupational Therapy Channel
AOTA's Occupational Therapy Channel

Podcasts and chats from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), which has represented occupational therapy since 1917.

  1. 25 NOV

    OT for Native Americans

    On today's episode, we speak with Maggie Deforge, an OT practitioner and chair of the group Occupational Therapy for Native Americans. She shares lived experiences, insights, and recommendations to address Native issues and to encourage culturally safe practices across settings.   Additional Resources: ot4natives.org OT MDI Network

    48 min

  2. 30 OCT

    Everyday Evidence: Handwriting Telehealth Interventions

    Today we are joined by Dr. Denise Donica and Dr. Jana Cason to discuss occupational therapy and handwriting telehealth interventions. They share experiences and recommendations to help OT professionals to understand and implement best practices for handwriting telehealth service delivery.  Contact Hour Survey Resources: AOTA Western Psychological Services Pearson Beery VMI Telehealth Share Youtube Handwriting Without Tears Size Matters Loops and Other Groups Pilot Study Expanding Telehealth

    59 min

  3. 16 OCT

    The Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act

    On today's episode, we speak with AOTA Director of Quality Jamar Haggans and AOTA Senior Legislative Representative Andy Bopp. We discuss the Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act (Bill H.R.7148) and occupational therapy's role and impact within Medicare home health. Jamar and Andy share insights into their efforts to support OT quality and advocacy and provide recommendations for how practitioners can get involved and optimize their care. The 2024 AOTA Podcast episodes are sponsored by NYU Steinhardt’s top-ranked Department of Occupational Therapy. Additional Resources: Take Action Page AOTA Fact Sheet Home Health Evaluation Checklist Home Health Micro Credential

    38 min

  4. 25 SEPT

    Everyday Evidence: The Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System (RTSS)

    Today we are joined by Susan Fasoli. In addition to being an active member of AOTA and the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Susan is a Professor Emerita of occupational therapy at MGH institute of health professions where she has conducted, published, and disseminated research related to robot assisted therapy and cognitive skills training, the importance of interprofessional collaboration, and the rehabilitation treatment specification system (RTSS). She shares information related to RTSS and gives recommendations on how students, practitioners, educators, and researchers can enhance their practice by applying the RTSS.  Contact Hour Survey Additional Resources: American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine: Improving Lives Through Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Research | ACRM ACRM Rehabilitation Treatment Specification Networking Group (RTS-NG)  Follow ACRM on X at @ACRMRTS

    40 min

  5. 11 SEPT

    Maternal-Infant Mental Health

    On today's episode we speak with Apple Sepulveda. Apple is a co-founder of the nurture collective, occupational therapist and lactation consultant. We discuss the importance and process of addressing maternal and infant mental health within the scope of OT to facilitate improved developmental and wellness outcomes. She shares recommendations for occupational therapy practitioners across settings and resources to support change and best practices.   The 2024 AOTA Podcast episodes are sponsored by NYU Steinhardt’s top-ranked Department of Occupational Therapy. Nurture Collective Brazelton's Touchpoints Erikson Institutes MAMMHA Screening App Postpartum Support International

    41 min

  6. 28 AUG

    All Wheels Up: Addressing Air Travel Accessibility

    On today's episode we speak with Alexandra Bruce. Alexandra serves as the medical advisory board chair and advocacy committee chair for the non-profit organization All Wheels Up. We discuss the barriers and risks that people with disabilities face when participating in air travel, and proposed solutions to improve air travel accessibility. She shares recommendations for occupational therapy practitioners across settings and resources to support change and equity.   The 2024 AOTA Podcast episodes are sponsored by NYU Steinhardt’s top-ranked Department of Occupational Therapy. PVA Accessible Air travel page: pva.org MDA: www.mda.org AWU research page: www.allwheelsup.org Davies, A., & Christie, N. (2017). Article link Major, W. L., & Hubbard, S. M. (2019). Article link Rossow, J., Starr, B., North, K., Stevenson, M., & Lampe, A. (2020). Occupational Therapy’s Role in Establishing Inclusive and Accessible Air Travel. OT Practice, 25(6), 27–29.  Wintersgill, J., & Wood, C. H disabilityhorizons.com

    51 min

  7. 14 AUG

    Everyday Evidence: Habits and Wellness in psychiatric neuro rehabilitation

    On today's episode we are joined by Sam Troia and Michael Tambone. We discuss their research and work in contributing to holistic approaches to care for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. They share evidence backed and innovative approaches to care for this population and give recommendations on how to improve health and well-being outcomes by enhancing individual’s habits and routines. Contact Hour Survey Additional Resources: Cognitive Remediation Habit Formation 8 Dimensions of Wellness Motivational Interviewing Why We Sleep

    57 min

  8. 31 JUL

    Sexuality and Intimacy

    This podcast contains explicit sexual information and is not suitable for all audiences.  Listener discretion is advised. On today's episode we speak with certified sexuality counselor and doctor of OT, Kathryn Ellis. We discuss the book Sexuality and Initmacy and she provides expert opinion and recommendations to help students, clinicians, and researches improve how they address sexuality and intimacy in practice.  The 2024 AOTA Podcast episodes are sponsored by NYU Steinhardt’s top-ranked Department of Occupational Therapy. Resources: Sexuality and Intimacy Textbook Kathryn Ellis Resource page

    52 min
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Podcasts and chats from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), which has represented occupational therapy since 1917.

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  • Creator
    AOTAs Occupational Therapy Channel
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Clean
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    AOTA's Occupational Therapy Channel

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