Observations have a pivotal role in the evaluation and intervention of sensory processing functions. This presentation will focus on observations used in the clinical reasoning process, including standardized observations, structured, unstructured, and ecological observations. Emphasis will be placed on the interpretations of observations.
Level: Intermediate
Length: 1 1/2 hours
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Learning Objectives:
- Define the role of the original "clinical observations" as described by Ayre
- Differentiate between different types of observations and the settings in which they are used
- Identify the best type of observation to be used depending on the context in which they are done and the clinician's skills
Presenter:
Erna Blanche, PhD, OTR received her basic training in occupational therapy at the University of Chile (Santiago, Chile) and later earned her Master of Arts degree in Special Education at Columbia University and her PhD degree in Occupational Science at the University of Southern California. She is an expert in pediatric occupational therapy and interventions based on occupational science. She has co-authored several books and one video series, “Combining Neurodevelopmental Treatment and Sensory Integration Principles,” on pediatric practice. She has also published numerous articles in English and Spanish on the topics of play, wellness and other issues in clinical practice. Her articles have appeared in theAmerican Journal of Occupational Therapy,Occupational Therapy International,Journal of Occupational Science, andPlay and Culture Studies, among others, as well as in pediatric textbooks. Blanche has lectured internationally in more than 20 countries and maintains ties with Therapy West, Inc., a clinic that she co-founded and which sees more than 400 children per week, as well as with the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Chile.
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Course Completion Requirements:
Upon full completion of the course video, participants must complete and pass a quiz with at least 80% accuracy to receive a certificate of completion.