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		Your Specialty: No Specialty Chosen Set Specialty Jobs Events Education Online CE Occupational Therapist Core Medical Group \| Southern Pines, NC Occupational Therapist Core Medical Group \| Winter Haven, FL Occupational Therapist Core Medical Group \| Portsmouth, NH Occupational Therapist Core Medical Group \| Chase City, VA Occupational Therapist Core Medical Group \| Gastonia, NC Occupational Therapy Assistant Core Medical Group \| North Adams, MA Occupational Therapist Core Medical Group \| Holly, CO Occupational Therapist Core Medical Group \| Cartersville, GA Occupational Therapist Core Medical Group \| Rockland, MA Occupational Therapist Core Medical Group \| Gainesville, VA Search Jobs Zip Go Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, NY \| 03/15/2012 ADVANCE Virtual Education Fair Education Fair for ... \| 03/28/2012 Advance Education Fair High School Night College Fair for ... \| 03/29/2012 Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks Oaks, PA \| 04/10/2012 Virtual Conference Best Practices in ... \| 04/25/2012 Melville Marriott Long Island Melville, NY \| 05/01/2012 Virtual Conference Clinical & ... \| 05/23/2012 Mid-Atlantic & Lower Great Lakes ... Mid-Atlantic & ... \| 06/06/2012 Northeastern Regional Virtual Job Fair Northeastern ... \| 06/20/2012 Virtual Conference Best Practices in ... \| 09/12/2012 Starting And Running A Pediatric ... Los Angeles, CA Saginaw Valley State University Atlanta, GA When Development Stalls, Does The ... Spring Valley, NY Therapeutic Listening(R) Practical ... New York, NY Intro To Ndt Part I Getting Ue Results ... Durham, NC Building Blocks For Sensory Integration Cos Cob, CT Brachial Plexus Injuries Treatment: ... Burlington, NC The Frail Elderly: Realistic ... Seattle, WA Low Vision Rehab: Treatment Of The ... St. Louis, MO R2K 2012: Early Development, Si And ... Torrance, CA The Integration of Occupation-based Treatment into Hand Therapy Basic Psychology in Occupational Therapy The Role of Touch in Occupational Therapy How to Accomplish Best Practice in Long-term Care Set your specialty now for customized content > PATIENT HANDOUTS New! Stopping to Breathe: Relaxation Techniques Use this printable handout to guide patients through stressful situations. Download & print now! Games - Word Scramble Prosthetics Sudoku Fill in the nine letters so that each letter appears only once in each block, row and column. Play more games here! Exclusive OT Insider Content Sign Up Now! ADVANCE wants to reward YOU. Access exclusive premium content made available only to our OT Insiders! 8th Annual CE Directory Resource Directory Browse through our continuing education providers in our new handy directory! Plus, print our PDF version! Free e-Newsletter Sign up to receive our FREE e-Newsletter. You'll receive exclusive information, special offers and career information just for ADVANCE for Occupational Therapy Practitioners. For a sample, check out our latest newsletter. Name Email Zip Go > Opinion Poll Are you a member of a professional association? AOTA State OT association Both AOTA and my state association No, I am not a member of an OT association Vote Results KEEP UP WITH US ON ... Facebook Network with your colleagues on Facebook. Twitter Receive updates from ADVANCE for Occupational Therapy Practitioners. Twitter - Jobs Get up-to-the-minute OT job postings on Twitter. Resource Directory Latest Products & Services Find out more about the products and services featured in our print publication within the past two months. View by: Company Name ADVANCE Healthcare Shop 20% off a $50+ order Enter promo code AEPB1212 at checkout and save 20% on an order of $50 or more. Some exclusions apply. Shop All Healthcare > ADVANCE Custom Promotions Get Ready for OT Month, April 2012 Custom gifts & giveaways for all your OT Month events & promotions. Visit Site
Features 2012 Health Care Predictions Regulations, advancing technology and care environments will play a major role in shaping the future. What's Happening in Industrial Rehab? Job function matching helps find appropriate job tasks for injured workers Preventing Deconditioning in Older Adults The axiom "use it or lose it" is particularly true when discussing the care of older adults. Quantum Leaps The LEAPS trial for stroke rehab broke new ground. THE POWER OF OCCUPATION Questions, Answers and Ideas Got a problem? A question? Ask therapist and author Charla Holst, OTR in our new Q&A section! Webinars Join Us On: Wednesday, February 8 Preparing for the NBCOT Exam Rita P. Fleming-Castaldy, PhD, OTL, FAOTA, discusses rumors, realities and strategies for success. Join Us On: Wednesday, April 4 Preparing for the NBCOT Exam for OTAs Rita P. Fleming-Castaldy, PhD, OTL, FAOTA, discusses test-taking strategies for OTA students. In Our Archives Bridging the Gap Implementing cash-based, injury-prevention services for employers. *Sponsored by: OccuPro* Webinar Guide Upcoming and Archived Events Miss any past events? Want to know what's coming up? View our complete listing of webinars. OT Blogs The OT E-Connect Let's Talk: Are rewards warranted for things we are expected to do? Are children learning to respect appropriate behavior when they receive rewards for it or are they simply learning to seek out rewards? From Inside the Puzzle: Raising a Child with Autism Blog From the Archives: Parenting & the Importance of Self-Care An entry from the archives, detailing the amount of time & energy I was spending on A.'s various therapies, and highlighting the need for self-care, too. Putting it into Practice: OT Student Blog In the midst of Research The data is in, now its time to analyze ADVANCE Outlook: OT DSM-V Will Carry Revised Definition of Autism Advocates worry a new, narrowed definition will impact services to children who will no longer meet the criteria for diagnosis. A Pediatric Perspective Parenting vs Learning Disability Sometimes a parent of a child with learning disabilities may face as many challenges as their child. Being such a parent I can relate and will share some of the lessons and strategies I have learned... COTA Thoughts Good-Bye Changes in life can bring new opportunities. To continue to grow and learn from change is being a human. Top 10 of 2011 Top 10 Multimedia Features of 2011 Which photos and videos were our readers' favorites? Find out here! Top 10 News stories of 2011 Find out what OT related news stories raised the most concern with readers. Top 10 Print Stories of 2011 Want to know what stories from our magazine were most popular this year? Find out now! Top 10 Online Stories of 2011 Take a look at the most popular articles on our site this year. Columns Sensory Scene Pre-school Experience: Long-range Impact By Susan Orloff, OTR/L Hands On Standardized Evals for O-B Hand Therapy By Donna Colaianni, PhD, OTR/L, CHT Inside Occupation The Importance of Healthy Debate By Deborah Amini, EdD, OTR/L, CHT Additional Columns: Go	Photo Galleries Featured OT Photos Enjoy quality photo journalism from ADVANCE, and submit your own photos to see your event on the web. OT Insider New! Popular App Reviews Download and print our helpful app of the month features. What Smoking Does to Your Body This illustrated handout can encourage patients to quit as the New Year approaches. App of the Month NEW! Letter Reflex This app helps children learn the direction of the most commonly reversed letters. More Apps! There are a multitude of applications available for use in OT. Check here for our full list! Regional Spotlights New! State Spotlight: Utah UOTA is monitoring changes to Utah's Medicaid program to ensure continued access to OT services. West Find out what's new in OT from Alaska and Hawaii to Montana and New Mexico. Explore Our Regional Spotlights Browse all of our regions: Northeast, West, South, Mid-Atlantic & Lower Great Lakes and MidWest. Student & New Grad Center New! Top Story How to Heal a Broken Office Romance A working relationship is entirely possible and can be re-established following a breakup. New! Educating the OTA Functional Anatomy I Tim breaks down a course that many students struggle with and offers advice on how to do well in the class. Handout Getting Homework Done at Home Print these helpful tips for students and parents on establishing healthy homework habits. Industry Buzz Fun and Function Teams With Facebook Fans to Develop New Social (e)Motion Game New Thera-Band Hand Xtrainer Ideal for Home Exercise InTouch Changes Name to PracticePerfect ICAA, HydroWorx Workshops Highlight "Water Power" News Watch Keynote Speakers Announced for Neuroprosthetics 2012 Posted on: January 29, 2012 Towson University Launches OT-Related Institute for Well-Being Posted on: January 28, 2012 Prescriptions to Treat ADHD Continue to Rise Posted on: January 22, 2012 Researchers Find Protein That May Prevent CP-Related Brain Damage Posted on: January 21, 2012 Doomsday Clock Moves Closer to Midnight Posted on: January 15, 2012 Lucy Miller Highlights University of Colorado Signature Event Posted on: January 14, 2012 more > MULTIMEDIA New! Video Inventing Help for Hemiplegic Hands An OT at Moss Rehab in Philadelphia has invented a splint to help stroke patients use their affected hands functionally. Video No Ordinary LTC Come along with ADVANCE as we walk through Exceptional Care for Children in Newark, DE. Video Skilled Staff, Kind Nurturers Staff talk about why they love working at Exceptional Care for Children in Newark, DE. Video Series 5 Popular Pilates Exercises ADVANCE is proud to present this five-part video series of popular Pilates exercises. Video - Part 4 Learn by Example: Community Mobility The video series concludes with Magee Rehab's guide to running errands and using public transit in a wheelchair. Multimedia Archive Most Popular Content Blogged Forums Commented News Autism is an Unexpected Party By Devon Alley \| 01/19/2012 2:47:19 PM OT Glasses By Jennifer Preston \| 01/29/2012 11:55:17 AM From the Archives: Sensory Integration & ... By Devon Alley \| 01/30/2012 5:23:14 PM Case Studies By Courtney Crone \| 01/11/2012 2:48:29 PM From the Archives: Ground Control Calling My ... By Devon Alley \| 01/12/2012 5:40:05 PM From the Archives: A Spoonful of Sugar to Make ... By Devon Alley \| 01/19/2012 8:28:56 PM DSM-V Will Carry Revised Definition of Autism By Jill Glomstad \| 01/20/2012 9:47:00 PM School and a Life By Jennifer Preston \| 01/29/2012 11:53:00 AM Attaching ipad to w/c By Stephanie \| 01/27/2012 12:27:27 AM Preparing for the NBCOT Exam Last comment by Lisa Marie Lopez Paying Back That Sign-On Bonus Last comment by Mike Maslanka Bridging the Gap Last comment by Jessica Lagrossa The Manual Ability Measure Last comment by Nicole Hunter ADVANCE's 2009 Salary Survey Last comment by Jessica Lagrossa Coping with a Leadership Change Last comment by Otter Sleep Apnea in Children Last comment by Jennifer Arts & Crafts in OT Last comment by Dee Armstrong Splinting Vistas Last comment by Cara Pietropaolo 5 Popular Pilates Exercises: Hundred Last comment by Kara Rice Keynote Speakers Announced for Neuroprosthetics ... Keynote Speakers Announced for Neuroprosthetics ... Towson University Launches OT-Related Institute ... Towson University Launches OT-Related Institute ... Prescriptions to Treat ADHD Continue to Rise Prescriptions to Treat ADHD Continue to Rise Researchers Find Protein That May Prevent ... Researchers Find Protein That May Prevent ... Doomsday Clock Moves Closer to Midnight Doomsday Clock Moves Closer to Midnight Lucy Miller Highlights University of Colorado ... Lucy Miller Highlights University of Colorado ... Governor: New York Must Transform Service ... Governor: New York Must Transform Service ... Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association Announces ... Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association Announces ... Researcher: Autism Not Necessarily A Deficiency Researcher: Autism Not Necessarily A Deficiency Census Bureau Reports Drastic Increase in ... Census Bureau Reports Drastic Increase in ...

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