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…

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Be 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…

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My Renewed Love for OT

Susie Touchinsky, owner of Adaptive Mobility, sitting in the passenger seat of a car with a client behind the wheel, both of them smiling.

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…

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Driving 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…

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Wheelchair 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…

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Driving 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…

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