Welcome to DOTAonline.org for our members!
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Employment opportunities
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Continuing Education opportunities
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Screening and Assessment Tools
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Evidence Based Practice
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DOTA HOLIDAY SOCIAL
6:30 p.m., Tues., Dec. 6, 2011, Firestone Roasting House, 110 South West St.,
Wilmington, DE 19801. DOTA members and their OT guests are invited to eat and relax at our
annual holiday social. Attendance is free. RSVP is not required, but is very much appreciated in
order to give a head count to the restaurant. Please email Jennifer McLaughlin if you would
like to attend the event at
jennifermclaughlin_ot@yahoo.com
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Sep. 17-18, New Brunswick NJ, Pediatric Hand Therapy and Splinting, Presented by
Jill Peck-Murray, MOT, OTR, CHT. Contact Rehab Education, LLC, info@RehabEd.com,
845-368-2458.
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Sep. 23-24, Wilmington DE, Pediatric Hand Therapy and
Splinting, Presented by Jill Peck-Murray, MOT, OTR, CHT.
Contact Rehab Education, LLC, info@RehabEd.com, 845-368-2458.
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September 23 & 24, 2011, How Does Your Engine Run? The Alert Program for Self-Regulation, Presented by: Mary Sue
Williams & Sherry Shellenberger, AOTA Approved Provider (12.75 Contact Hours (1.2 AOTA CEUs, AOTA Classification Code
Category 2, Occupational Therapy Process).
"If your body is like a car engine, sometimes it runs on high, sometimes it runs on low, and
sometimes it runs just right." When therapists, teachers, or parents use these simple words to begin the Alert Program,
they enter an exciting adventure with children. The journey unfolds easily with the program's clearly defined steps for teaching
self-regulation awareness. The Alert Program assists children who have learning disabilities and attention problems (as well
as typical children) to understand the basic theory of sensory integration related to arousal states. Through the program,
children learn a repertoire of strategies that enhance their abilities to learn, interact with others, and work or play.
Children not only learn to monitor their level of alertness, but improve in self-esteem and self-confidence. If children are
intellectually challenged or developmentally younger than the age of eight, the program's concepts can be utilized by staff to
facilitate optimal functioning. Join us in this practical workshop and learn specific methods that can be incorporated
easily into therapeutic & educational programs.
Register by September 2, 2011 and save $55. To register, visit
http://www.AlertProgram.com or call Toll-Free 877-897-3478.
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October 8, 2011, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wilmington DE, Therapeutic Seating and Positioning:
Evaluation and Intervention Strategies for Success,
click for details.
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October 13 and 14th, 2011 - Oakville, Ontario, Sensory Processing in School, Home and Community: How to Make
the Best of Every Moment Presented by: REACH Therapy Services, Presenter: Winnie Dunn, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
Dr. Winnie Dunn will be presenting a 2-day workshop to help therapists, parents and
educators better understand how to translate the sensory needs of children whose sensory
processing patterns interfere with daily life into practical everyday plans in the home,
school and community. Participants will be able to understand core sensory processing
concepts and how to explain them to others; construct plans based on
sensory patterns, and employ evidence-based strategies when caring
for children with sensory processing challenges.
Winnie Dunn, PhD, OTR, FAOTA is Professor and Chair of Occupational Therapy
Education, School of Allied Health, University of Kansas. She has
provided services in public schools for the last two decades using
many innovative strategies. She has also conducted federal grants
that investigate the service provision needs in educational
settings. Dr. Dunn has provided many continuing education
experiences to help service providers design effective services, and
has been particularly active in working on integrated service
provision and full inclusion programs. She has written extensively
in the areas of service provision and the use of consultation as a
viable service provision option. She was an author of both the
School Systems and Early Intervention Guidelines from the American
Occupational Therapy Association.
Dr. Dunn is Faculty Emeritus of Sensory Integration International, and taught
many of the early courses in sensory integration theory, and test
administration and interpretation. She is the author of the Sensory
Profile, Infant/Toddler Sensory Profile, the Sensory Profile School
Companion and co-author of the Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile,
which characterize children's and adult's responses to sensory
events in everyday life. Dr. Dunn has recently published her new
book, "Living Sensationally."
This workshop will be of primary interest to occupational therapists, teachers,
psychologists, behavioral therapists, speech language pathologists,
educational assistants, and of course parents and guardians of
children whose sensory processing patterns interfere with daily
life. Other health care professionals who serve these children may
also want to attend this workshop. Registrants may attend Thursday,
or Friday or both days.
Please direct questions to REACH Therapy Services at: Phone: (905) 814-6329, Fax: (416)-762-9374, or
Email:
reachtherapy@bell.net
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Oct. 15-16, Philadelphia PA, Management of UE Tendon Injuries and Fractures. Presented by
Shrikant Chinchalkar, OTR, CHT. Contact Rehab Education, LLC,
info@RehabEd.com, 845-368-2458.
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November 2, 2011, 6:00 p.m., DOTA general meeting with CE
presentation by Jennifer McLaughlin: "October 2011 Medicare
Changes,"
Cokesbury Village, 726 Loveville Road, Hockessin DE 19707.
Parking in the front lot Follow signs for visitors. Contact Jennifer
McLaughlin for information (email
jennifermclaughlin_ot@yahoo.com).
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Nov. 4-5, Wilmington DE,
Low Vision Rehabilitation: Assessment and Treatment Strategies
for Older Adults,
click for
details.
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Nov. 5-6, Atlanta GA, Management of UE Tendon Injuries and Fractures. Presented by
Shrikant Chinchalkar, OTR, CHT. Contact Rehab Education, LLC,
info@RehabEd.com, 845-368-2458.
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Nov. 5-6, Englewood NJ, Introduction to the NEURO-IFRAH® Approach in the Treatment and Management of Adults
with Hemiplegia from a Stroke or Brain Injury. Contact: Rehab Education, LLC,
info@RehabEd.com, 845-368-2458.
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Nov. 19, Wilmington DE, Pharmacology and Medical Care
Considerations for Physical Rehabilitation,
click for
details.
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Screening and Assessment Tools
Fall Prevention Checklist
Home Safety Assessment
Geriatric Assessment Tools
Somatosensory Testing
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Evidence-Based Practice Databases, Websites and Other Resources
for Research with Current Information on Medical and Health Related Issues
Examples of OT journals that contain research:
OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health
AOTA's Website: Searching for Evidence - click on Practitioners and then
the Evidence-Based Practice and Research link Assists members to find
clinically relevant literature. Examples of category topics to locate databases
and Internet sites in OT, rehabilitation and health outcomes:
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Children and Youth EBP Resources
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Health and Wellness EBP Resources
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Mental Health EBP Resources
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Productive Aging EBP Resources
- Rehabilitation, Disability and Participation EBP Resources
Evidence Based Practice Health Outcomes: Government Sources:
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Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults with Alzheimer's and Related Diseases
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Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury
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Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Individuals with Work-Related Injuries
and Illnesses
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Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults with Stroke
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Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults with Neurodegenerative Disease
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Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Driving and Community Mobility
for Older Adults
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Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Home Modifications
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Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Children and Adolescents with Autism
- Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Children with Behavioral and
Psychosocial Needs
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DOTA's Mission
The mission of Delaware Occupational Therapy Association is:
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to serve the interests of our members,
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to improve and advance the practice of OT,
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to further the education and qualifications of practitioners,
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to maintain high standards of practice,
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to foster research and study of occupational therapy,
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to represent the profession of OT to the public,
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to promote access to occupational therapy services, and
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to engage in other activities to further the dissemination of knowledge of the practice
known as occupational therapy.
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2011 Board
President
Jennifer McLaughlin
jennifermclaughlin_ot@yahoo.com
Vice President
Stephanie Stevens
stevens.stephaniel@gmail.com
Secretary
Michele Hinson
michelehinson@comcast.net
Treasurer
Hillary Shade
shadehj@verizon.net
Legislative Liaison
Lisa Marshall
specialtyrehab@yahoo.com
Marketing and Information Management
Rosemary Calvert
rcalvertdota@gmail.com
Membership
Cheryl Murray
cherylmurray7@yahoo.com
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