Subject: Re: [OTlist] hypertoned elbow

Shawn, I understood that any resistance, e.g. sanding,  sawing, hammering nails, etc would increase tone not decrease it and that it would be better to use tasks that required minimal resistance through the client's current ROM. Veronica Groenewald, OT In response to message From: [

Re: [OTlist] hypertoned elbow (Veronica/Shawn)

Keesha that would be great thanks. Veronica - Original Message - From: "Keesha Mitchell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Re: Subject: Re: [OTlist] hypertoned elbow (Veronica/Shawn)To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Content-Type: text/plain; ch

[OTlist] Re Screening Checklist/form for kindergardeners

ned' as having needs for OT? Is this in Private practice or as a OT in the school?  Good luck, Veronica  -Original Message--From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [OTlist] Screening checklist/form for kindergartnersTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Content-Type: text/

Re[4]: [OTnow] Fwd: Re: History of the word "occupation"

ee the whole picture as opposed to only the symptoms. Veronica - Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE Yahoo!Messenger ___ To unsubscribe, visit: http://otnow.com/mailman/listinfo/otlist_otnow

Re: [OTnow] IT Areas within OT

bout other countries!). The biggest role that I have at present is advising on switch controls, keyboards, positioning and structuring the equipment and child to access IT in the best way possible. Hope this helps! Veronica Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 18:20:01 + From: Will Wade Subject: [OTnow

Re: [OTnow] Lack of Parity

'...I could bill for a PT evaluation whenever I do an evaluation at an assisted living facility...' Hi Ron, While I'm based in the UK I can see how this could cause practical problems esp. in the long run... What about individuals who have multiple therapy intervention that includes PT? Obviou

[OTnow] Assessments

on a course to learn about various standardized assessments. Good luck with your studies! Good career choice! Hope that helps, Veronica - WIN FREE WORLDWIDE FLIGHTS - nominate a cafe in the Yahoo! Mail Inter

[OTlist] Oral

Tammy if you have can check out this group [EMAIL PROTECTED] there's been an ongoing chat about oral aversions and picky eaters so you'd get a lot of advice from browsing through their archives... Veronica PS Thanks for the effort Ron! Tammy Renaud <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wro

[OTlist] DCD Clinic

appreciate any feedback Thanks, Veronica - ALL-NEW Yahoo! Messenger - all new features - even more fun! --- Unsubscribe? www.otnow.com/mailman/listinfo/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com Help? [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [OTlist] fun(ny) PTs??

keep us hopping (literally). But I do agree that you need to keep chaging activities, especially with children where activities very quickly become 'boring' and need to be adapted! Veronica pat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I see your point... but I'm not the one who is ti

Re: [OTlist] fun(ny) PTs??

l handling techniques for dealing with hoists, etc.) Good luck! Veronica pat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What is rebound therapy? It sounds like something I might like to try. My group is adults only, and during the 8 hour day they are doing a LOT of structured exercise. I am the only emplo

Re: [OTlist] VACTERL syndrome

the presentation of the child and address his/her functional needs and since this appears to be what you are already doing I'd keep going... Good luck! Veronica:-) Laura McMahan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Has anyone had experience in working with children with VACTERL syndrome?

RE: [OTlist] fun(ny) PTs??

arting a group next Wednesday with some of our DCD kids (should be challenging as there are ADHD traits in a couple of them!). Hope this answered your question, Veronica:-) Suzi Daniel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Veronica, I work in a private pediatric setting. We have a fairly la

Re: [OTlist] Unanswered Posts

a DCD clinic setting...anyone...please...) Veronica:-( Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello All: I want to encourage readers on two things: 1. If you have something to contribute to a post, please do so. YOURS may be the only reply that someone receives!! 2. If you post a messag

RE: [OTlist] Unanswered Posts

bumps into inanimate objects, hmmm... could be describing myself at this point...) Anyway, lots of different difficulties esp. dressing, using knife and fork together, brushing teeth, toiletting, etc. Hope that helps clarify... Veronica Jimmie Arceneaux <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Veronica

Re: [OTlist] NBC

!). Thought the letter written by AOTA made a good start though!!! Veronica [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did anyone else have difficulty accessing the link to the article? -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist

RE: [OTlist] Advertising!

Suzanne, would you qualify for a government grant? Or a student loan? Veronica Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com

Re: [OTlist] FW: [NeuroPT ] Pathfinding/Wayfinding

My turn to ask: 'What is Pathfinding/Wayfinding'? Please educate me... Veronica "Lehman, David" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi OT friends. Perhaps someone on this list serve can answer these questions? David A. Lehman, PT, PhD -Original Message- From:

RE: [OTlist] RE: [Outlist] Long Rant about OT

profession are and what we have to offer the community. If evidence-based practise is the way forward then more OT's need to put on their academic hats for a while and grab the opportunity to progress our career. Anyway, that's my 2 cents worth... Veronica Send instant

Re: [OTlist] Re-entering the OT feild

Hi Shellie! Welcome back to the OT field! While I can't offer advice about Home Health I would like to recommend that (if you have not already done so) you shadow another OT who is working in this area just as a refresher! All of the best Veronica Shellie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wr

Re: [OTlist] Long Rant about OT

Hi, I'm an SA OT who is now working in the Channel Islands, I'd be happy to answer any questions... Veronica ronelle chetty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: hi i am a final year o.t student in south africa i would love to know how many qualified o.t's are on this list. i hav

Re: [OTlist] Long Rant about OT

That's if I can!!! Veronica Veronica <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi, I'm an SA OT who is now working in the Channel Islands, I'd be happy to answer any questions... Veronica ronelle chetty wrote: hi i am a final year o.t student in south africa i would love to know how man

Re: [OTlist] Re-entering the OT field

Shellie, what sort of tests are you looking for? What area are you interested in? Veronica Shellie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thank you Jimmie, The link you gave me looked like a good resourse that I can study up on. I have a question... Do you know how to score the clock drawing test or

Re: [OTlist] Re-entering the OT field

I'm sorry Shellie, It's been a long day and I ask you to please ignore the previous email I posted as I'm getting my lists muddled I do remember you mentioning home health... I need to go and sort out my own mental health and have a break since it's past quiting

[OTlist] Communication of Professional Role

There's an article available at this website: www.therapyweekly.co.uk on Communication fo Professional Roles - downloadable from CPD section. Thought the group may be interested in reading this. Veronica Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yaho

RE: [OTlist] Communication of Professional Role

As Jane said it's really easy to registar. If you don't want to registar I'll be happy to provide a synopsis... Let me know Veronica Jane Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It is easy to register Jimmie, i have just registered from NZ and have access to the article. Cheers

Re: [OTlist] OT on Fed. Mental Health Web Site

Nicely said! Veronica Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The AOTA One-minute update has a link to what I think is great information about OT. The Update states: > In recognition of Occupational Therapy Month, a U.S. Department of > Health and Human Services agency is profiling

[OTlist] What is OT?

out what is really important for someone to be able to do, then changes it so that the person is able to do it” Veronica Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options

Re: [OTlist] What is OT?

was this child's interpretation of what OT meant to him. All of the best, Veronica [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All: I think it is important that we are able to articulate what OT is but I also believe we need to be careful of the definitions we adopt and promote. In my opinion there is some

Re: [OTlist] What to do?

s - don't know if there's anything similar for adult services) called the PACS (Paediatric Activity Card Sort) that uses photos to help the child to identify what activities are more challenging. Hope this helps! Veronica Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If we see a client th

RE: [OTlist] OT and Peds

Same here! It's a really active site! Veronica Elizabeth Thiers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: There are also numberous parents and non-OT professionals on the list. (I'm on that one too) Elizabeth H. Thiers, OTR/L FECTS [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From:

Re:[OTlist] What to do?

hnny to sit still in class and pay attention. All legitimate concerns but not something that particularly bothers little Johnny and not something that he is particularly keen on or motivated to do!!! Veronica PS in answer to the question 'should you be seeing her' my answer is: w

RE: [OTlist] What to do?

Hi Elizabeth, The PACS is now available through the CAOT website: www.caot.ca you don't have to be a member of CAOT to obtain it through them. Price is around £40 - £50. The final version has only just been released. Veronica Elizabeth Thiers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 2 things

RE: [OTlist] What to do?

are' activities are. Elizabeth Thiers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Which children are you finding it most helpful with? Elizabeth H. Thiers, OTR/L FECTS [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Veronica Sent: Thursda

Re: [OTlist] SenEx

done any research to substantiate those claims. Veronica Jimmie Arceneaux <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey, I saw an ad for this in a magazine: http://www.sirrisenex.com/sirri.shtml Does anyone have any idea what the ___ this is and how it can mange to do all the wonderful things it cla

Re: [OTlist] "Motor Therapists?"

py intervention programs. It does mean that we've had to speak to our collegues working primarily in mental health for assistance in renewing our knowledge bases though! Veronica - How much free photo storage do you get? Store yo

Re: [OTlist] ?

Me too, sudden silence from all parties... Charles Willmarth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:I was wondering the same thing. >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 6/23/2005 8:42:33 AM >>> What has happened to this list? - Yahoo! Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to

Re: [OTlist] questions ---student internship

Hi Jennifer, where were you thinking of doing your internship? Veronica Jennifer Pondoc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: good day! im jennifer pondoc, an OT student in the philippines my friends and i would like to try a 2-4 months internship abroad (preferably on aug or sept 2006)

Re: [OTlist] questions ---student internship

PROTECTED] for further information. Good luck and enjoy your internship! Veronica Jennifer Pondoc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi veronica, my classmates and i aren't sure where yet... But preferably in the US or UK thanks... Jennifer Veronica wrote: Hi Jennifer, where were you

Re: [OTlist] Conflict question

nyway (says the person not working in private practise) Veronica Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello: A former client's wife has asked me to see her husband again. He is getting home health nursing but the home health PT has d/c'd the patient. The wife anticipates that n

Re: [OTlist] looking for some help with sensory info

luck! Veronica Lisa Traynor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi all, I have a new first grade student who I need some help with. Mom reports that he will only eat one type of sandwich for lunch. He does not eat breakfast and picks very little at his dinner. He eats dry cereal and chicken nuggets

Re: [OTlist] Crossroads with OTnow.com

Well done! That's great news! Veronica Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well people, my dilemma is OVER Today, I received a request from Boston University to place a paid advertisement on the OTnow web site. It's already done... OTnow lives on!!! Ron -

Re: [OTlist] my own long winded non sensical rant

#x27;. Maybe OT's on the list should take some time to share the positive developments or encounters that they have recently had? Just a thought... Veronica "Dr. Estelle Breines" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Bravo Carmen! Being one of the elder readers of this list,

Re: [OTlist] Some help.

up a lot of time. Maybe try speaking to your supervisor about it? Hope this helps, Veronica - Original Message From: Emma Cole <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: OTlist@OTnow.com Sent: Sunday, 9 July, 2006 4:24:37 PM Subject: [OTlist] Some help. Hi, I am a OT in uk and have difficulty w

Re: [OTlist] neglect

e board as well as links to popular sites. Regards Veronica - Original Message From: Shani Farkas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: otlist@otnow.com Sent: Saturday, 16 September, 2006 8:37:51 PM Subject: [OTlist] neglect hi i just started working in a geriatric rehab hospital. i have 2 pat

Re: [OTlist] knot tying

A useful link for learning knots and how to tie shoelaces is: www.fieggen.com/shoelace Regards, Veronica - Original Message From: Jim Arceneaux <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: OTlist Sent: Wednesday, 10 January, 2007 2:59:40 AM Subject: [OTlist] knot tying Hello everyone,

Re: [OTlist] balloon volleyball

ht up when they manage to 'catch' a balloon when they are used to repeated failure when catching a ball. We use scarves as well... Regards Veronica ___ What kind of emailer are you? Find out today - get a fre

Re: [OTlist] OT in SNF/Home Health etc

Hi Jane, within the NHS there is a big drive to rapidly discharge patients. That means that the amount of time that OTs within the hospital setting have to spend with patients is severely limited. There has more recently been a drive to shift the focus away from a purely 'equipment' focus but

Re: [OTlist] Do you regret becoming an OT?

t never ceases to amaze me how many people still don't know what OT is (including other health professionals) and those that do, tend to only know about one aspect of OT. Other professions have invested the effort in ensuring that the public know what they do and the serv

Re: [OTlist] Do You Ever Wonder?

prove the service I deliver?" is a good way of starting (or that's my take on things). Veronica - Original Message From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: OTlist@OTnow.com Sent: Wednesday, 30 May, 2007 6:27:21 PM Subject: Re: [OTlist] Do You Ever Wonder

Re: [OTlist] Neurofacilitation

lready received. I hope this helps Veronica - Original Message From: "Johnson, Arley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: OTlist@OTnow.com Sent: Monday, 13 August, 2007 9:11:28 PM Subject: Re: [OTlist] Neurofacilitation Since I didn't get a response, then I shall assume that n

Re: [OTlist] Why are YOU on this list

was previously mentioned they also go through peeks and troughs... I currently working around the UK (in the Channel Islands) - some of the discussions tend to revolve around American OT policies or other issues I'm unable to comment on. Al

Re: [OTlist] The old days

ially have discharged her back into an unsafe environment. Veronica - Original Message From: Mary Alice Cafiero <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: OTlist@OTnow.com Sent: Friday, 17 August, 2007 12:04:15 AM Subject: [OTlist] The old days I remember from my days back doing home health (prob

Re: [OTlist] Wii for therapy

Hi Angela Why don't you try some of the other groups with OTs that specialise in working with children? Yahoo has ot-peds, which I find to be a very useful group aimed specifically at issues dealing with children (there are other groups but this one is quite active). - Ver

Re: [OTlist] Everything Has A Season...

All the best for the future Ron.  Veronica - Original Message From: Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: OTlist Sent: Sunday, 17 August, 2008 1:17:26 AM Subject: [OTlist] Everything Has A Season... Hello Folks: The  OTlist  has  reached  the end of a long and interesting run. It&

Re: [OTlist] sensory rooms

p on Yahoo http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ot-peds/ that has a number of individuals with a wealth of experience in sensory integration.   Good luck! Veronica     - Original Message From: Anna Slade <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: otlist@otnow.com Sent: Saturday, 18 October, 2008

Re: [OTlist] ideas for fine motor warm ups for HW students? A story - long

ositioning while the kids do the actual pressing down to form the folds.  They then get to colour/decorate using writing patterns etc. Lego activities are also great for organisational skills and strengthening fingers. Have fun! Veronica PS Joan, I really enjoyed reading about the experience you s

Re: [OTlist] Mind Mapping

ldren I work with especially those who are struggling with their memory and organisational skills. Veronica -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com

Re: [OTlist] vestibular

; to work in this area.  And you are correct in saying that the 'vestibular' system is part of the focus of Sensory Integration/Sensory Processing Disorders. Veronica Groenewald Hi I'm also just a reader of all your emails. I've not contributed because I just graduated last

Re: [OTlist] List serve for School based OTs?

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ot-peds/ this one's good  Veronica Anyone know of a list serve that addresses primarily school-based OT issues? Thanks in advance. -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Op

[OTlist] Best practice

pressure to try and get this done.  We're trying to give her best practice information and it would be helpful if there is any documentation/research into the use of drop-down shower seats and safe handling. Many thanks Veronica Children's Occupational Therapist

Re: [OTlist] Best practice

stles that mum is insisting on.  The shower chair in no way benefits her and she is more likely to slide out of it than remain in it.  From our perspective it puts her more 'at risk' than providing it would.  I do appreciate any advice/input Veronica "Good  question,  but 

Re: [OTlist] Best practice

hen the HOD says 'just give in, it's easier' when you know that it's not in the child's best interests). Thanks again, Veronica   Is  there  anyway  that  you  can  safely  demonstrate  the risks of the equipment?  Can  you SHOW the mom that the equipment is dangerou

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