Rehabilitation and Participation Science
Program in Occupational Therapy
Falls in months before surgery are common in adults of all ages
Jul 19, 2016
Members of Dr. Susy Stark's Participation, Environment and Performance Laboratory were involved in this research study that suggests that falling may be an important indicator of baseline health prior to an operation across all age groups.
Smallfield joins faculty July 1
Jun 21, 2016
On July 1, the Program in Occupational Therapy will welcome Stacy Smallfield, DrOT, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA, to its faculty as the assistant director of the entry-level doctoral degree program.
AOTA Occupational Therapy Education Virtual Fair - August 3
Jun 20, 2016
The Program in Occupational Therapy is participating in a free Occupational Therapy Education Virtual Fair on August 3rd, sponsored by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). 
Wolf becomes Program’s first RAPS PhD graduate
Jun 02, 2016
In May 2016, Timothy Wolf, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, became the Program in Occupational Therapy’s first Rehabilitation and Participation Science (RAPS) PhD degree graduate.
Program rebrands visual identity
Jun 01, 2016
Starting June 1, the Program will begin transitioning to the newly-updated branding platform.
OT Intervention for Children with Hemiplegia using a multi-component approach
May 25, 2016
On Saturday, July 23, Shelley Dean Portaro, OTD, OTR/L, will share evidence-based practices in the treatment of pediatric hemiplegia secondary to stroke.
Presenting a three-part series on Cognitive Dysfunction in Parkinson disease
May 25, 2016
Beginning Thursday, June 23, Jamie Archer, MOT, OTR/L, and Erin Foster, OTD, MSCI, OTR/L, are presenting a comprehensive continuing education course over the course of three weeks.
Clinical Research Track Experiences: Elizabeth Pesch, MSOT/S ‘16
May 20, 2016
Elizabeth Pesch, MSOT/S ‘16, shares her clinical research track experience in the Family Caregiving Laboratory.
Program Commencement 2016
May 16, 2016
Watch the Program in Occupational Therapy's Commencement 2016 ceremony via YouTube.
Clinical Research Track Experiences: Katrina Christopher, MSOT/S ‘16
May 05, 2016
Katrina Christopher, MSOT/S ‘16, shares her clinical research track experience in the Health and Disability Research Laboratory.
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