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The effectiveness of family-based sensory diets in children with ADHD



This article explores the effectiveness of implementing family-based sensory diets at home using the Wilbarger approach (45 minutes, three times per week) on children with ADHD





Keywords: Sensory diet, Occupational Therapy, ADHD

Occupational Therapy and TikTok



This article explores TikTok content with the hashtag #occupationaltherapy and investigates how occupational therapy is portrayed on this social media platform.





Keywords: TikTok, Occupational Therapy, Education, Social Media

A randomised controlled trial assessing the functional outcomes of combining botulinum toxin (BoNT-A) treatment with robot-assisted therapy, mirror therapy and conventional task-oriented rehabilitation.

This article investigates the outcomes of combining BoNT-A injections with either robot-assisted therapy, mirror therapy or conventional task-oriented training and compares the post-test and 3-month outcomes of all three combinations. Keywords: stroke rehabilitation; robot-assisted training; mirror…

Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Health Research



This article explores the role and rights of children with disabilities to be included in qualitative health research.





Keywords: Children With Disabilities, Inclusion, Participation, Qualitative Health Research, United Nations, Ethics

The impact of art interventions on children with ASD



This article looks at different art interventions and modalities and examines the impact that art intervention has on Occupational Therapy skills in children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)





Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), neurological condition, sensory

Management of chronic pain in Occupational Therapy



This study explores the different roles that Occupational Therapists play in the management of chronic pain as well as a specific state of practice and opportunities for improvement.





Keywords: assessments; chronic pain; health care survey; interventions; practice process

Returning to work after traumatic injury

This study looks at the role of Occupational Therapist in assisting patients return to work after traumatic injury. The study identified priorities necessary to ensure successful transitions back into the work environment as well as barriers hindering the return to work process. Keywords: Vocationa…

Productivity and leisure for people aging with intellectual disability



This study aimed to identify and understand the precursors affecting barriers to engagement in work and leisure occupations in adults aging with Intellectual Disability





Keywords: Antimicrobial resistance, transmission, developing countries

Community barriers - Children with intellectual disability



This article explores community barriers faced by families of children with intellectual disabilities when accessing services.





Keywords: Intellectual disability,Children, Barriers, Access, South Africa

A study looking at the development of handwriting in children with dysgraphia compared to typically developing children



This study uses digital tablets to compare the differences in handwriting between typically developing children and those with dysgraphia





Keywords: Handwriting; dysgraphia; learning disability