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07.21.08
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Preventing Failure of ‘At-Risk’ Students: A therapist’s role in the response to intervention process
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In 2004, the reauthorization of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act made changes to improve academic outcomes of students by providing more evaluation options for specific learning disabilities. One new approach being implemented among schools is the response to intervention model. Learn how therapists and teachers are teaming up to get to the root of students’ learning disabilities before they become uncontrollable.
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07.17.08
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Dream On!: You're only one comment away from Paradise
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Close your eyes. Now, picture your dream vacation. Does it entail white, sandy beaches lined with palm trees? Or, do you envision a dude ranch in Colorado surrounded by towering mountains and cattle? Despite your personal preference, Therapy Times wants to make your dreams come true.
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07.14.08
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A Healing Instinct: Reaching patients with animal-assisted therapy
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Sometimes, therapists come across patients who seem beyond the reach of human therapy, their cognitive and sensory skills rapidly slipping. However, in recent years, therapists have sought the help of household pets as a way for patients to reconnect with an outside stimulus and communication that transcends the need for verbal interaction. Read on to learn what results are being made on the new frontier of animal-assisted therapy.
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07.10.08
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Don't Forget to Laugh!: Humor's place at work
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Is it OK to have fun at work if you are in the business of providing healthcare? The answer is “yes” if you want to work with a more productive team, increase patient satisfaction, improve staff recruitment and retention, and increase overall job satisfaction.
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07.07.08
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Chasing the Blues Away: How to properly address depressed patients
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Depression manifests itself through a combination of signs and symptoms. It affects a person’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing – altering their ability to work, study, sleep, eat, partake in pleasurable activities, and simply enjoy life. If left untreated, depression can change or reduce patients’ rate of progress in therapy. Learn how a variety of therapeutic disciplines can help depressed patients maximize their time of recovery.
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07.03.08
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PT 2008 Conference Recap: Therapeutic advances take center stage
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If you didn't get a chance to attend this year's American Physical Therapy Association's Annual Conference and Exposition (PT 2008), held June 11-14 in San Antonio, Texas, then here's your chance to see a few of the pics and Webcasts from the exciting event.
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06.30.08
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A Practice of One’s Own: Starting up your therapy clinic
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With insurance reimbursements declining annually, many therapists are struggling to improve the patient volumes, while new clinics are experiencing difficulty breaking into the market. Whether just starting out or looking to revitalize your established clinic, read helpful tips from other therapists on how to how to best market your business.
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06.26.08
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Reconnecting with Cancer Survivors: Adjusting to Life After Treatment
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More people in the United States are living longer after a cancer diagnosis. For this increasing number of cancer survivors, living a better quality of life is just as important as living through the disease. Improving communication and acknowledging stress can enhance the quality of life of cancer survivors and those who support them.
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06.23.08
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Fun to Numb the Pain: Recreational therapy sooths burn patients
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Healthcare professionals are continually challenged to make informed choices regarding the various treatment approaches and interventions that will be applied to their patients. Learn how recreational therapy tools are helping burn patients experience a better outcome in rehabilitation while also doing the activities they love.
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06.19.08
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At the Synapse: Gene May Shed Light on Neurological Disorders
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In our brains, where millions of signals move across a network of neurons like runners in a relay race, all the critical baton passes take place at synapses. Synapses that grow too large or too small, however, are associated with motor and cognitive impairment, learning and memory difficulties, and other neurological disorders.
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AOTA 2008 Conference Recap
Check out a Webcast with Henry Hoffman, MS, OTR/L, President of Saebo Inc., as he demonstrates the SaeboReach device, which offers great promise for stroke and other brain-injured patients.
AOTA 2008 Conference Recap
View an exclusive Webcast with David Schmiesing, the regional vice president of Med Travelers, discussing how his organization is connecting allied health professionals with some of the top jobs in the nation.
AOTA 2008 Conference Recap
View a Webcast with David Dubats, the CEO of Second Step Inc., discussing how his company's innovative technology is helping injured patients walk again.
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