Monday, December 19, 2016

Evaluation code webinar now available!!

Hey Team,

WebPT's webinar of the new evaluation codes is up!

To be able to access:

Sign into WebPT. On your homepage look for the News and Updates box in the upper left hand side. Click the 2017 Complexity-based PT/OT Evaluation code FAQ! link. This will lead you to other links for the video tutorial under the heading- Will you offer a webinar?


Please take the initiative and watch this, its really informative. More information is on the way!


Thanks all,
Kailie 

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Evaluation Code Changes



Hey Team!

As we know OT and PT evaluation codes are changing January 1st, 2017. This is another change across the board. We as a discipline absolutely have to implement and become well versed in this change.

I am by no means an expert in this, yet. But WebPT is doing some good informative writing and will be hosting a webinar to help us bridge the gap!

So where do I find this information???

Great question!

1. You can read the email sent to your BOR email today.  Subject: Are you ready for the new CPT codes?. In this letter you will see links to a video tutorial and then at the end of the letter you will see a link for a webinar to sign up for. I already signed up for it and even if I cant do it then they will send the webinar and handout to my email!

I could not attach the links or I would have.

2. Sign into WebPT. On your homepage look for the News and Updates box in the upper left hand side. Click the Start learning the new eval codes for 2017! link. This will lead you to other links for the light video tutorial and for the webinar in December.

3. AOTA  has some information

Also, more in-depth information will come available as the roll out continues.

Thanks Everyone!




Wednesday, November 2, 2016

2016 MOTA Conference



36th Annual Conference of the Maryland Occupational Therapy Association 

November 11, 2016 
 DoubleTree by Hilton Baltimore North—Pikesville 
1726 Reisterstown Rd Pikesville, MD 21208 


Registration Fees MOTA OT $195 MOTA OTA $145 MOTA Student $55 Non-member OT $275 Non-member OTA $225 Non-member Student $85 Student Volunteers (full day) $25 * Neighboring Association Members will get MOTA Member discount * Mota.memberlodge.org/Events Questions? Email conference.mota@gmail.com  

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Friday, August 19, 2016

Quick SI Fact Sheet

Hey Team,

On Thursday August 25th at 4PM at the main office SW play therapies will give a presentation on sensory integration. Attached is a fact sheet from AOTA on using SI approach with Adults

Take a look!

Hope to see you there :)
Kailie


Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Back pack awareness




Back to school season is approaching

American Occupational Therapy Association’s National School Backpack Awareness Day is held annually on the third Wednesday of each September which is September 21st, 2016 this year.

Although our setting is not school based we can still participate in ergonomic education!

Below are some links for ergonomic strategies, feel free to add any other links for ergonomic education!


Proper backpack ergonomics
Ergonomics for Briefcase
Ergonomics for purse

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

The Dementia Enabling Environments Project

Hey All,

Take a look at this site!!


It provides practical tips, guides and resources to help make the places in which we live more dementia enabling. This will encourage a person with dementia to lead as full and independent life as possible. These can be simple modifications that anybody can make to their home, to landscaping or architectural design changes. Use this site to explore different home settings and learn more about key design principles in each area of the house and to download useful information and resources.

The Dementia Enabling Environment Project can help you develop an enabling environment for a person living with dementia. It can make a significant difference to their independence, quality of life and wellbeing.
A well designed environment, planned with cognitive impairment in mind, can help maintain abilities and provide meaningful engagement by providing essential prompts, accessibility and reduce risks to support a person with dementia. A poorly designed environment can be confusing, disorienting and at worst, disabling and even dangerous for those with dementia and other educational information.





Link

Friday, June 3, 2016

Its that time of year again!!

2016 License Renewals have begun!

You should have been sent a postcard with information but here is some of it

Grace period ends 6/16/16 after that a 25$ late fee will be applied

Fees are determined by your MD issue year

Even years = 2 year renewal
$290 for OTs
$200 for OTAs

Odd years= 1 year renewal
$145 OTs
$100 OTAs

contact information if you need assistance or have questions ( if you lost your registration code):

Marilyn Pinkney 
marilyn.pinkney@maryland.gov
(410) 402-8556

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Did you know??!


May is SLP month!

This post is to bring awareness and help promote a fellow rehab discipline, as many of our patients can and do benefit from this therapy

Below is some great links provided by ASHA:

Adult Speech and Language

Clinical Topics and Disorders

Take a look!

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Good resource from AOTA for Healthy Gardening



Cool list of OT Apps!




Apps By Areas of Occupational Performance (Updated 10/2015)

Note: Additional apps are listed by category on OT’s with Apps.com.
App prices may change. Check other areas of occupational performance that can be relevant when searching for apps.
ADL’s
iPhone/iPad
Seasons, clothing selection and weather concepts

Child
1.99
iPad
Use existing or create multi media instructions for social stories, self care instruction and video modeling .
Adult / Teen
49.99


iPhone / iPad
Video instructions provided in this app to teach shoe tying.
Child
.99
iPhone/iPad
DTT app with discrete training, video on shoe tying; appropriate for all ages; many supporting materials for task analysis.
Adult /
Child
4.99
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Android
Basic step by step images of shoe tying
Adult / Child
0.99
 
Android
Instructional app with checklist and text and pictures on hygiene and grooming.
Teen /Adult
free
iPad
Instructional app with pictures, video and voice recording providing steps of hygiene tasks.
Video modeling
Children / Adults w Special Needs
Free / 9.99 full version
iPad
Instructional app with pictures, video and voice recording providing steps of dressing tasks.
Video modeling
Children / Adults w Special Needs
Free / 4.99 full version
iPad
Instructional app with pictures, video and voice recording providing steps of dressing tasks.
Video modeling
Children / Adults w Special Needs
2.99
Low Vision Magnification Apps




iPhone / iPad
Magnification to 16 X with light, color contrasts, freeze mode
Adult
free
iPhone / iPad
Magnification app with freeze and flashlight.
Teen / Adult
free
iPhone /iPad
Magnification up to 8X, basic contrasts, freeze options
Teen / Adult
Free / .99 no ads
iPhone / iPad
Magnification app with contrast, freeze mode, saves freeze images to Photo album, brightness mode and a variety of setting. Compatible with VoiceOver.
Teen / Adult
3.99










Weather apps




iPhone/iPad
Speaks weather outloud. Set location. Speaker is small and difficult to see
Adult/teen
.99
 
iPhone / iPad
Weather app
Children / Adults
free
 
iPhone / iPad
Weather app
Children / Adults
free
Android
Magnification, light, freeze, picture and zoom features
Adult
Free / Plus version
IADL’s
Money Management




iPhone/iPad
Basic budget apps; Takes your expendable $$ and helps keep track of how much you have spend and have available. Simple app with few options
Adult
.99
 
iPhone / iPad
Log income and expenses. Calculates balance, provides reports
Adult / Teen
free
iPhone/iPad
Practice of counting money for all ages
Adult / Child
.99
iPad
Money counting and practical application purchasing for students and adults with disabilities.  Multiple users and data collection features.  Customization options. International currencies.
Adult  / Child
4.99
iPad
Dollar bill counting up practice.  Count to next dollar amount.
Adult  / Child
7.99
iPad
Attainments money training app. Count coins, dollars, make change, shop at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Multiple users, collects data
Adult / Child
39.99
iPhone/iPad
Count coins and dollars using real images presented in a calculator screen. Good for individuals with cognitive challenges.
Adult / Child
free
Cash Calculator – Money Counter
iPhone/iPad
Count the different denominations and the app calculates your money. Practical for use in community with identification of value of coin/dollars.
Adult / Child
.99
 
iPhone / iPad
Money denomination identification app from Federal Reserve
Children / Adult
free
Android
App uses camera to identify bill denomination
Children / Adult
free
Shopping




Description: F:\ASUS Library Files 8-9-2013\Libraries\Libraries\Pictures\Piclist to do icon.PNG
iPhone/   iPad
To do manager allowing pictures, lists of tasks to complete
Adult / Teen
1.99
Description: F:\ASUS Library Files 8-9-2013\Libraries\Libraries\Pictures\Shopping List icon.JPG
iPhone / iPad
Create visual shopping list . Check off items while shopping. List can be shared with others.
Adult / Teen
Free / 1.99
Description: F:\ASUS Library Files 8-9-2013\Libraries\Libraries\Pictures\Shopping List Generator icon.PNG
iPhone/ iPad
Create shopping lists with pictures, text to speech, item prices are totaled; Connor Company app
Adult / Teen
4.99
Description: F:\ASUS Library Files 8-9-2013\Libraries\Libraries\Pictures\iGet going to Grocery Store icon.JPG
iPhone/iPad
Visual sequence apps for grocery shopping. Provides visual task analysis and vocabulary for equipment, list, and steps of a shopping trip
Adult / Teen
2.99

iPhone / iPad
Pick images of grocery items to include in shopping list. Adds total of items purchased. Customize grocery item choices. Share items. Excellent app
Adult / Teen
.99





Safety and Emergency Maintenance



iPhone/iPad
Provides images associated with phone numbers for contacting others; provides ability to track users with GPS
Adult / Child
9.99
 
iPhone/iPad
Set GPS location and alarm; alerts user when close to destination
Adult / Teen
.99
Android
Set GPS location and alarm; alerts the user when close to the destination
Adult / Teen
free
iPhone/iPad
Create alerts with email and phone contacts for emergency situation. Uses GPS to determine location
Adult / Teen
free
Cooking




Description: F:\ASUS Library Files 8-9-2013\Libraries\Libraries\Pictures\iGet Cooking icon.JPG
iPhone/iPad
Visual sequence apps for cooking. Provides visual task analysis and vocabulary for equipment, ingredients, and steps of mixing and cooking.
Adult / Teen
4.99
iPhone / iPad
Simple step by step receipes for kids.
Children / Adults
2.99
iPhone / iPad
Cook book for individuals with special diets (allergies and food intolerances). Choose receipes by ingredients to be excluded.
Adults
free
Android
Collect suitable receipes in this app.
Teens / Adults
free





Time and Task Management




Android
Medication and prescription reminder for Android
Adult
Free / 3.99
iPhone / iPad
Medication and prescription reminder for Android
Adult
Free / 3.99
iPhone/iPad
Medication reminder app; logs administration and sends emails when administration is completed. Take pictures of meds; compatible with Apple watch.  
Adult
Free / .99 full version
iPhone / iPad
Apple Watch
Monitor pill administration, BP, water intake, glucose levels. Three apps bundled with this purchase.
Teen / Adult
3.99
Windows
Create task lists, reminders and share with others and across devices
Teen / Adult
free
Android
Create task lists, reminders and share with others and across devices
Teen / Adult
free
iPhone/iPad
Create task lists, reminders and share with others and across devices
Teen / Adult
free
iPhone / iPad
Task reminder app with icons, text, persistent reminders, recurrent reminders. Option to text/notify others when task completed.
Teen / Adult
2.99
Android
Reminder app with icons and text, persistent reminders. Option to text others when task is done.
Teen / Adult
w.99
Description: F:\ASUS Library Files 8-9-2013\Libraries\Libraries\Pictures\Functional Planning System icon.PNG
iPhone/iPad
Scheduling and video prompting option to support daily tasks. Customizable.
Adult / Child
4.99
iPhone/iPad
App creating reminders and alerts with voice recording capabilities.
Adult / Teen
.99 (full)
Description: H:\Pictures from ASUS 15\Voice Secretary icon.PNG
Android
Task reminder with voice recording capabilities. Record a task and schedule a reminer time.
Teen / Adult
2.99
Description: F:\ASUS Library Files 8-9-2013\Libraries\Libraries\Pictures\ToDo icon.PNG
iPhone/iPad
Manage tasks with audio alerts, subtasks and checklists; syncs with iCal and Outlook
Adult / Teen
4.99
Description: F:\ASUS Library Files 8-9-2013\Libraries\Libraries\Pictures\Alarmed app icon.JPG
iPhone/iPad
Set multiple alarms with persistent reminders in his app
Adult / Teen
free
iPhone / iPad
Set recurrent reminders with voiced recorded alarms and icons.
Teen / Adult
4.99
iPhone / iPad
Set reminders, save reminders for reuse or scheduled
Adult
free
Description: F:\ASUS Library Files 8-9-2013\Libraries\Libraries\Pictures\Qcard icon.JPG
iPhone/iPad
Text based reminders for appointments, reminders and guided task allowing multiple step directions.
Adult / Teen
Free / mo. Subscription 2.99
Visual Communication



Description: F:\ASUS Library Files 8-9-2013\Libraries\Libraries\Pictures\Picture Scheduler app icon.JPG
iPhone/iPad
Visual planner with images, video, audio, alarms, repeating functions.
Adult / Child
2.99
iPad
Picture based planning system with audio and video capabilities. Provides day and weekly calendar features.
Adult / Child
14.99
iPhone/iPad
Visual schedule app providing customizable visual schedule
Adult / Child
9.99
 
iPhone / iPad
Text based visual schedule with pictures
Teens +
free
Android
Visual schedule app providing customizable visual schedule
Adult / Child
9.99
Android
Picture, voice recording and text based visual schedule app for Android. Provides checklist. Suitable for teens and older. 
Child - Adult
1.87
 
Android
Visual schedule app
Child - Adult
9.99
iPhone iPad
Created by University of Victoria. Visual communication app with tools for pictures, video, text, voice recording. Able to schedule task within app. Unlimited tasks -14.99
Teens -Adults
 Free / Unlimited 14.99
Communication




iPhone/iPad
AAC app providing customization of communication choices by pictures, symbols and well as words.
Adult / Child
219.99
 
iPhone/iPad
Text based AAC app with word prediction, phrases and keyboard features
Adult / Childe
119.99
iPhone/iPad
Contextual based AAC app allowing hot spots of communication choices and expression. Lite version available.
Adult / Child
49.99
iPhone/iPad
AAC app with up to 9 cells ; switch accessible with Blue2 by Ablenet
Adult / Child
free
   
iPad
AAC app with levels, symbols and text. 1 & 2 switch accessible
Adult / Child
Free / Full 79.99
iPhone/iPad
AAC app
Adult / Child
99.99
iPad
Contextual based AAC app allowing hot spots of communication choices and expression. 
Adult / Child
Free / in app purchase
iPhone/iPad
AAC App, similar in features to iProloquo2go.
Adult / Child
79.99
iPhone/iPad
Text based AAC app. Word prediction, TTS, saves banks of phrases and recent entries. Email and messaging sharing features
Adult / Teen
2.99
iPad
App with two keyboards allowing partnered communication for the iPad.
Teen / Adult
free
Communication - Phone




Android
Create home screen pictures of phone contacts. Aids phone contacts for individuals with intellectural disabilities.
Adult / Teen
Free / in app purchases
Description: F:\ASUS Library Files 8-9-2013\Libraries\Libraries\Pictures\One Tap dial icon 2.JPG
iPhone/iPad
Customize phone contacts on your iPhone with faces or pictures of contacts. Helpful for individuals with intellectual disabilities.  
Adult / Teen
.99
Rest and Sleep
Android
Provide identification, monitoring and strategies for managing anxiety. Customize features. Created by University of West England
Teen / Adult
free
iPhone / iPad
Provide identification, monitoring and strategies for managing anxiety. Customization features. Created by University of West England
Teen / Adult
free
Android
Developed by the Anxiety Disorders Association of British Columbia. Provides education, strategies for anxieties and fear.
Teen / Adult
free
iPhone / iPad
Developed by the Anxiety Disorders Association of British Columbia. Provides education, strategies for anxieties and fear.
Teen / Adult
free
Description: F:\ASUS Library Files 8-9-2013\Libraries\Libraries\Pictures\Sosh icon.JPG
iPhone/iPad
SOSH app with relaxation and shredder components only.
Adult / Teen
4.99
iPhone/iPad
Instruction and practice of breathing exercises to manage stress
Adult / Teen
free
Android
Instruction and practice of breathing ex
ercises to manage stress
Adult / Teen
free
Android
Meditation and mindfulness app
Adult / Teen
free
iPhone/iPad
Provides Strategies for identifying and dealing with mood disorders
Adult / Teen
.99
iPhone/iPad
App to help learn relaxation techniques
Adult / Teen
.99
Android
App supports identification and management of post traumatic stress disorder
Adult / Teen
free
Android
App supports identification and management of post traumatic stress disorder
Adult / Teen
free
Android
Provides a variety of sounds and mixes of sounds and ability to save for review
Adult / Child
free
iPhone/iPad
Provides a variety of sounds and mixes of sounds and ability to save for review
Adult / Child
free
iPhone/iPad
Simple, easy to use app with relaxing sounds and music
Adult / Child
free
iPhone/iPad
Self regulation, app for young students/
Child
free
iPhone/iPad
Self management, self regulation app
Child
2.99
iPhone/iPad
Animal yoga poses for young children
Child
free
iPhone/iPad
Yoga poses for primary aged students
Childe
free

iPhone/iPad
Customizable 5 point scale to assist with awareness of emotions and self- regulation
Adult / Child
free
iPhone/iPad
App featuring a virtual koi pond. Splashing sounds provided when fish and water is touched. Relaxation app
Adult / Child
free
Android
Virtual koi pond app. Relaxation app
Adult / Child
free
iPhone/iPad
Sensory diet app, customizable, unlimited users
Adult / Child
11.99
Description: F:\ASUS Library Files 8-9-2013\Libraries\Libraries\Pictures\Zones of Regulation icon.JPG

iPad
Game app to teach self regulation. Uses Red, yellow, green and blue zones to describe sensory alert levels. Requires Zones of Regulation curriculum for full implementation.
Adult / Child
4.99
Autism Tracker Pro (also see Data Collection section)

iPhone/iPad
Self monitoring and Data collection app. Can be customized to user for self monitoring.  Pro version allows tracking 1 Person, in app purchase ($5.)provides 2-3 Persons; $10 for unlimited Persons; graphs and email data capabilities
Adult / Child
9.99





Education
Reading




iPhone/iPad
Bookshare.org app providing text to speech, highlighting and customization of font size and type for user.
Adult / Child
19.99
Android
Bookshare.org app providing text to speech, highlighting and customization of font size and type for user.
Adult / Child
free
iPad
Text to speech, word prediction, phonetic spell checking, highlighting tools are available in this app.
Adult / Child
19.99
Description: F:\ASUS Library Files 8-9-2013\Libraries\Libraries\Pictures\WordQ icon.PNG
iPad
Word processor with word predicition, reading with TTS and customization of features for individuals with LD. Email and messaging
Adult / Child
24.99
iPad
PDF reader, TTS, annotation, highlighting, typing; Swiss knife of readers
Adult / Child
1.99

iPhone/iPad
Word processing app with text to speech, word prediction, OCR generator and file management support
Adult / Child
29.99
iPhone/iPad
App with text to speech for imported file, PDF, web based text. Manages Bookshare.org files
Adult / teen
9.99
iPhone/iPad
App with text to speech, options to change background, high lighting, text and font size; reflows text on screen with zoom
Adult / child
5.99
Writing




See OT’s with Apps Writing App List





iPad
Customizable keyboard and word processor with word prediction capabilties. Also allows images to be featured in the writing environment.
Adult / child
19.99
iPad/iPhone
Word prediction with text to speech and phonetic assistance
Adult / child
14.99-iPad
iPad/iPhone
Create customized sentence tiles for students to sequence
Adult / child
0.99

iPad
Five trackpad configurations. One-touch clicks for most mouse controls. Touch icons to open files and manage applications. Features for individuals with motoric disabilities.
Adult / child
14.99
iPad
Provides picture supports and word banks for emerging writer. Text to speech, customizable.
Adult / child
20.99
iPad
Provides writing supports: word prediction, word banks and tabs for customized banks of words, text to speech. Customizable writing environment. Developed by Clicker
Adult / child
25.99
Note taking




(Under review)









Handwriting – letter formation




iPad
Prewriting to handwriting skill development. Customize and grade tasks by user.
Child
9.99
iPad
Fine motor/visual motor skill development and handwriting readiness
Child
4.99
iPhone/iPad
Letter/number identification and  formation app.
Child
Lite/ 2.99
iPhone/iPad
Highly interactive letter formation app providing numerous different animations to show direction of letter formation.
Child
Lite/ 2.99
iPad
Handwriting without Tears app
Child
Free / price per user





Math




iPad
Math equation writing keyboards for mobility impaired
Adult / Child
14.99
iPad
Accessible calculator
Adult / Child
6.99
iPad
Type math addition,subtraction, multiplication, long division, fractions, basic equations.  Features carryover features, columns and contrast backgrounds. Print or email as PDF.
Adult/ Child
free
Description: F:\ASUS Library Files 8-9-2013\Libraries\Libraries\Pictures\MyScript Calculator icon2.JPG
iPad
Handwrite math problems / equations and transcribed typed math problem created.
Adult/ Child
free
Description: F:\ASUS Library Files 8-9-2013\Libraries\Libraries\Pictures\MyScript Calculator icon2.JPG
Android
Handwrite math problems / equations and transcribed typed math problem created.
Adult/ Child
free
iPad
Basic and advance keys for math input
Adult / Child
free





Student Agendas




Android
Track classes, assignments, homework, tests; Sync with paid online option
Teen
free
iPad
Track classes, assignments, homework, tests; Sync with paid online option
Teen
free





Work




iPad
Binder note book app; Manages PDF, docs, images; records voice files; syncs with Dropbox,
Adult / Teen
0.99
iPad
Note taking app featuring voice recognition in the app on iPad2.
Adult / Teen
Free
iPhone/iPad
Note taking, organization apps; syncs with many apps
Adult / Teen
Free
iPad
Note taking, organization apps; drawing, highlighting options with file management system
Adult / Teen
9.99
Android
Note taking, organization apps; drawing, highlighting options with file management system
Adult / Teen
free limited time





Play
iPhone/iPad
Barnyard animals in a Mahjong (matching) activity.
Adult
Free/ .99
iPhone/iPad
Four in a row activity. Free allows one player. Purchase allows two players.
Adult / child
Free/ .99
iPhone/iPad
EnsenaSoft provides both online and tablet apps.
Adult / child
NA
iPhone/iPad
Bowling app. Lite provides single player, purchased app allows 2 player mode for turn taking. Easy to use for wide variety of players.
Adult / child
Lite/ 2.99
 
iPhone / iPad
Solitaire game
Adult
free
Android
Solitaire game
Adult
free
iPad
Interactive app focusing on cutting hair
Child
2.99





Leisure
iPhone/iPad
Create fluids of different colors on the screen by touching and drawing.
Adult / child
Free
iPhone/iPad
Interact with water flowing over rocks. Calming
Adult / child
Free
iPhone/iPad
Colorful fluid you can interact with on the iPod
Adult / child
Free
iPhone/iPad
Monsters create tones and tunes when touched. Calming, sweet sounds created.
Adult / child
Free
Player
iPhone / iPad
Plays device music. Switch activation capabilities
Child / Adult
29.99





Social Participation
iPhone/iPad
Interactive videos to teach social thinking, language and behavior skills
Teen / Child
Free; In app
purchase
iPhone/iPad
 Focuses on awareness and identification of feelings and emotions with games, story creation and vocabulary building in a fun, age appropriate way. Appropriate for elementary, middle and high school
Teen / Child
free
Description: F:\ASUS Library Files 8-9-2013\Libraries\Libraries\Pictures\Cute Cut app icon.JPG
iPhone/iPad
Video editing app. Contains a few more features as typing on slides than iMovie
Adult / Child
Lite / Pro 5.99
iPad
Movie editing app for iOS. Good for creating video modeling/self modeling tools for students.
Adult / Child
Free with iOS 8 and later
iPad
Create picture/story sequences with images and video for ADL and iADL tasks
Adult / Child
18.99
Android
Create accessible picture/story sequences with images and video for ADL and iADL tasks.
Adult / Child
2.49
iPad
Create accessible picture/story sequences with images and video for ADL and iADL tasks.
Adult / Child
4.99