ACL (Allen Cognitive Lacing) for the Win!
And the Allen Cognitive Test (ACL) comes to the rescue again for a win!! Hello OT friends! I used the ACL (Allen Cognitive Lacing Test) to understand my client’s readiness to drive again! It is really a great tool. This time my client, had no more than an eighth-grade education and grew up as a…
Read MoreBe OK with Not Knowing
HOW DO YOU RESPOND WHEN THE WORLD KEEPS SHIFTING AND IT’S HARD TO KEEP FINDING YOUR BALANCE? I use a mantra – Be OK with not knowing. It helps me focus, center, and re-group. I like to remind myself that not knowing is part of the process and part of what I need in my…
Read MoreMy Renewed Love for OT
How starting my own private practice renewed my love for OT Setting the Stage It is July 1, 2020. I am home today with my daughter. My small private practice has survived COVID-19 and the 3-month state-imposed stay at home orders and I have found my renewed love for OT! The primary elections are approaching…
Read MoreBecome a Driver Rehab Specialist
Change Lives. Become a Driver Rehab Specialist! Follow Our 3 Part Process to Become a DRS & Change lives! Part 1 In the Clinic Part 2 In the Car Part 3 Mentorship Part 1 In the Clinic: Building Blocks Bundle (10 ONLINE Courses – 25 hours) Part 1: Driving Risk Assessment starts your introduction…
Read MoreDriving After a Stroke
Did you know that in the United States every 40 seconds someone has a stroke? It’s true! Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability. Stroke reduces mobility in more than half of stroke survivors. It can change the way we see, move, taste, think, and more. Therefore, it is important to see a…
Read MoreWheelchair Users can Return to Driving
Are you a wheelchair user looking to return to driving? Wheelchair users can return to driving & we can help! Listen in to commonly asked questions & answers as Braun Ability sits down with expert Susie Touchinsky! Q & A As a wheelchair user, I want to be able to drive my vehicle. What are the…
Read MoreDriving with Adaptive Equipment: Following this Easy Process
Ready to drive after an arm or leg injury? Wondering what equipment options are out there? We’ve got you covered! Let’s explore driving with adaptive equipment! Here are a few facts about adaptive equipment: There are lots of equipment options, from simple to complex. It helps you drive after a stroke, amputation, neuropathy, or any…
Read MoreDecipher Driving Rehab Credentials
Let’s decipher the driving rehab credentials! The world of driving rehab is riddled with credentials – SCDCM, CDRS, DRS, and more. Does any of it make a difference? Let us help decipher these driving rehab credentials. Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (DRS) Driver rehabilitation specialist (DRS) is a general term that may be used by anyone with…
Read MoreOccupational therapy in nursing homes
I love being an occupational therapist. Before I founded Adaptive Mobility Services in 2018, I spent several years working in a skilled nursing facility setting as an occupational therapist. In general, the goal of occupational therapy is to help nursing home residents become more independent through meaningful activities and exercises. By improving life skills, substantial…
Read MoreIs Driving Still an Option if I have Parkinson’s Disease?
Absolutely! Driving with Parkinson’s may still be an option! While Parkinson’s disease can impact how we move or how quickly we respond, many clients continue driving after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. However, it is important to partner with your doctor and driver rehabilitation specialist (DRS) to make sure you still have the skills needed…
Read MoreAs the referring OT, what should I know about my local driver specialist?
What questions should I be asking my local driver specialist? An occupational therapist just reached out to me with the following question, “How do I find a good driver specialist?” This OT works in an outpatient clinic. She sees a wide range of diagnoses and has recently started completing pre-driving screens, or clinical assessments. She…
Read MoreAOTA 2020 – Boston
Are you attending AOTA’s annual conference this year in Boston? Wondering what courses to attend? Check out this curated list of all things driving and community mobility-related featured this year at AOTA’s conference. Make sure you drop by Booth 1314 in the transportation zone to say to Adaptive Mobility! 2020 AOTA Boston Conference Curated Activity List…
Read MoreWhat does falling have to do with driving?
Is there a connection between falling & driving? Yes, there is! Did you ever consider the connection between falling and driving? The AAA Foundation is reporting that drivers with a history of falling are 40% more likely to be involved in a car crash. Falling is something we all want to avoid. And driving is…
Read MoreCelebrating Older Driver’s Safety Awareness Week 2019!
Adaptive Mobility was on-site, Friday 12/6/2019 to celebrate Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 2019. ODSAW is a full week focusing on adult driver’s safety. During this week, we share a variety of ideas on: http://pacast.com/m?p=17636
Read MoreHow do I help Turn my Parent’s PA License in for an ID Card?
Driving retirement is tough! Adding in trying to figure out how to turn a license in for an identification card can leave you confused, frustrated, and overwhelmed. Frustrations at the DMV can just make the whole process worse. If it is time to help Mom or Dad turn in their driver’s license for an ID…
Read MoreAdaptive Mobility Invited to Speak to Physicians
Adaptive Mobility Invited to Speak to Physicians Friday, January 17, 2020 Adaptive Mobility Services is invited to present to the physician group of UPMC! The presentation will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020. The presentation, titled, Driver Assessment, will explore occupational therapy’s specialty role with driver rehabilitation. We are excited to partner with Genesis…
Read MoreAdaptive Mobility Services Uses Cutting Edge Cognitive Screening To Support Drivers
Using the Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool to Guide Driving Decisions I am super excited to share this! I have been using the Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool for years. In comparison to other quick cognitive screens (MoCA, MMSE, SLUMS), it is the new kid on the block, but when it comes to screening executive functioning skills,…
Read MoreHow to Become a Driver Rehab Specialist
A Step by Step Guide to Becoming a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist Driving is one of the most valued instrumental activities of daily living. Clients tell me that it is only once they return to driving that they feel like a whole person again. As an OT driver rehabilitation specialist, I get to help clients regain…
Read MoreIs Your OT License Up for Renewal?
Is It Time to Renew Your OT License? It’s that time of year again! April brings lots of mail including notices to renew your OT license! If you are like me, each time you renew, you have to become reacquainted with the process. How do I renew? How many continuing education requirements do I need?…
Read MoreAdaptive Driving Equipment for the Win!
Congratulations! Please join me on congratulation Dave! Almost two years ago, to this date, he lost his second leg. It has been a long road to recovery, but today he passed his adaptive drivers test with FLYING COLORS! This Veteran is now back on the road with the help of driving rehab training to…
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