The purpose of this study was to compare the duration of nystagmus in mildly mentally retarded and normal adults as measured by the Southern California Postrotary Nystagmus Test. The results revealed that the retarded males demonstrated attenuated duration of nystagmus. These findings support the need for further investigation of possible sensory integrative deficits in this population so that proper treatment can be provided.
The purpose of this paper is to suggest to occupational therapists some introductory guidelines which might be followed in developing a private occupational therapy practice. Elements of a treatment program are discussed and examples drawn from a currently successful pediatric program which uses a sensory integrative approach in offering services. Components of program development addressed in this paper include the purpose and content of screening as a recruitment device, how to structure an initial evaluation and parent conference, general treatment planning and goal setting, incorporating a theoretical frame of reference into practice, as well as clinic equipment in the private setting, documentation, discharge planning and finally, concepts of marketing for the beginning practice.
The use of biofeedback in occupational therapy to aid the person with chronic pain in the resumption of his daily functional activities is discussed. The chronic pain syndrome and how it disrupts performance of activities is examined, as well as occupational therapy strategies for assessment and treatment using biofeedback, and indications for evaluating treatment outcomes. The authors assume readers have basic familiarity with biofeedback theory, equipment and its operation.
The use of biofeedback in occupational therapy to aid the person with chronic pain in the resumption of his daily functional activities is discussed. The chronic pain syndrome and how it disrupts performance of activities is examined, as well as occupational therapy strategies for assessment and treatment using biofeedback, and indications for evaluating treatment outcomes. The authors assume readers have basic familiarity with biofeedback theory, equipment and its operation.
The purpose of this paper is to suggest to occupational therapists some introductory guidelines which might be followed in developing a private occupational therapy practice. Elements of a treatment program are discussed and examples drawn from a currently successful pediatric program which uses a sensory integrative approach in offering services. Components of program development addressed in this paper include the purpose and content of screening as a recruitment device, how to structure an initial evaluation and parent conference, general treatment planning and goal setting, incorporating a theoretical frame of reference into practice, as well as clinic equipment in the private setting, documentation, discharge planning and finally, concepts of marketing for the beginning practice.
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