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Through classes, labs, and my fieldwork I have been exposed to many different assessments and have administered to my peers,
friends, family, and clients, however I do have extremely limited experience with these assessments thus far in my academic
career. Here is a list of the assessments I have been exposed to.
Motor-
-FIM
-Bayley
-BOT-2
-Fitness Tests (push-up, sit-and-reach, 3-minute step test, Rockport Walking test)
-Grip and Pinch Strength
-Active and Passive Range of Motion
-Manual Muscle Testing
-Goniometry
Cognition-
-Rivermead Behavioral Memory Test
-Mini Mental State Exam
-D-KEFS
-Allen Cognitive Levels
-Oral Directions Test
-Short Blessed Test
-CVLT
-Boston Naming Task
-NIH Stroke Scale
Occupational Performance-
-Canadian Occupational Performance Measure
-Activity Card Sort
-Pediatric Activity Card Sort
-Sickness Impact Scale
-Leisure Diagnostic Battery
-OPHI
-Role Checklist
-EFPT
-Stroke Impact Scale
-Reintegration to Normal Living
-Duke Social Support and Stress Scale
-The Quality of Life Quetionnaire
-Dysexecutive Questionnaire
Environment-
-School Functional Assessment
-Social Climate Scale
-Family Environment Scale
-Adaptive Behavior Scale
-CHEC
Psychosocial-
-Geriatric Depression Scale
-Tennessee Self-Concept Scale
-CES-D
-Social Skills Rating Scale
Intervention Skills
As a second year in the program we have shifted focus into learning intervention skills. We were introduced to the following
intervention skills/strategies during the Fall of 2007:
-ADL/IADL
-using common equipment
-altering the task or the environment
-giving graded cues
-appropriate treatment planning and carry out
-teaching/reteaching clients
-Cognitive
-Assessing level of awareness
-grading
-Motor
-Whole vs part practice
-Massed practice
-graded cues
-positioning (in wheelchair)
-chaining
-Pediatrics
-Using common toys as therapeutic modalities
-positioning
-self-care
-feeding
-Mental Health
-Motivational Interviewing
Computer Skills
I have basic computer skills, but feel that with some training I can learn most software programs easily. I am familiar with
Mac and Windows operating systems, and I am competent in the following programs:
-Microsoft Office
-Internet Explorer
-Mozilla Firefox
-iPhoto
-any e-mail programs
-SPSS (I'm still learning a bit)
-Tripod (!)
Management Skills
In the summer semester we were enrolled in a self-management course. This class focused on medical conditions, typical barriers
related to the condition, and teaching strategies one may utilize in order to encourage the client to manage their health
and wellness.
I am also the class co-fund raising chair, and, as such, I interact with the class treasurer in order to jointly manage
our money and spending.
Research Skills
I have just joined a research project exploring any behaviors or occupations that are common in siblings of people suffering
from schizophrenia in order to see if there are any signs or precursors to schizophrenia. The goal of this study is to find
a way to diagnose schizophrenia before a psychotic episode occurs.
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