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ACT to Decrease Burnout: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as an Option to Address Burnout in Occupational Therapy Practitioners, Carissa Parrish

Addressing Adherence and Barriers to Long-Tenn Elimination Diet Therapy Through Occupational Therapy in Order to Improve Quality of Life in Adults with Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Alexis White

A Guide for Caregiver Self Stress-Management, Allison Huffman

A Guide for Occupational Therapy Professionals using "Budding" Occupational Therapy Strategies: A Nature Approach, Jessie R. Gentz

An Occupational Therapy Approach to Ergonomic Intervention, Kristy Hege

AOL Transfer Training Program for Nursing Staff in the In-Patient Rehab Setting through Occupational Therapy Based Skills, Bailey Christiano

A Project to Enhance Quality of Life Through Stroke Support Group Activities, Sheryl Ann Watson Williams

Aquatic Therapy for Subacute Stroke Patients, Meaghan Buchanan

Art-Based Occupational Therapy for Adolescents with Mental Health Conditions, Sarah Helm

Assessing the Efficacy of a Local Resource Reference Manual on Home Modifications for Occupational Therapists in Roanoke, Virginia, Stephanie Peck

B1ending of Worlds: A Massage and Occupational Therapy Intervention in-service, Brandon S. Scott

Benefits of Farm-Based Occupational Therapy Interventions in Improving Fine Motor and Gross Motor Skill Development in Children at Risk for Early School Failure, Kasie S. Trivett

Benefits of Montessori Method use in Activity Involvement on Individuals with Dementia, Megan Canzoneri

Benefits of the Incorporation of Occupational Therapy Services into the ClemsonLIFE Program, Taylor Gee

Benefits of Universal Sensory Integration Interventions on Behavior in the Traditional Classroom Setting, Kayla Cannon

Best Practice Guidelines for Therapeutic Intervention of Disruptive Behaviors in the Preschool and Kindergarten Classrooms for All Peers in the Regular Education Environment for Academic Success, Crystal McCain

Body Mechanics and Ergonomics to Decrease Low Back Pain in Nursing Staff, Jennifer A. Fagin

Capstone Project: Early Active Motion Versus Early Passive Motion Following a Flexor Tendon Repair, Matthew Angle

Caregiver Participation in Leisure and Social Activities While Caring for Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease, Ashley Devoti

Cognitive-Behavioral Educational Program Increasing Independent Living Skills for Adolescents with Mild Intellectual and Developmental Delays, Stephanie Parks

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Comprehensive Interventions to Enhance a Patient's Quality of Life, Kristine Nguyen

Consultation-Based OT Services to Improve Complex Environmental Modifications: Perspective of Practicing Occupational Therapists, Brooke E. Wallace

Creating a Safe Environment: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Utilizing Sensory-Based Approaches in a Community Engagement Center, Leah Forsythe

Dancing with Dementia: Using Dance and Movement to Combat the Negative Effects of Occupational Deprivation in Skilled Nursing Facilities, MiKenzi R. Rivenbark

Development of Occupational Therapy-Based Pain Management Group Program to Prevent Substance Abuse, Michelle Stotesberry

Does Computer-Based Classroom Instruction Impact Student Participation?, Paige Hyer

Educating Occupational Therapy Practitioners on the Benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy in Teaching Social-Emotional Skills, Rachel Shepherd

Educating Social Workers: Decreasing the Gap of Children in Foster Care Who Need Occupational Therapy and Who are Receiving Occupational Therapy Services, Sydney Boyles

Education Improves Knowledge and Awareness of Childhood Trauma for Occupational Therapy Practitioners and Other Individuals within the Community, Kortnee Loving

Effect of Using a Daily Bladder Diary to Decrease Frequency of Nocturnal Enuresis in Children, Julianne Vesely

Effects of Caregiver Education on Emotional Regulation in Foster and Adopted Children, Cassie Lorraine Ice

Efficacy of Coping Strategies on Emotional Regulation for Individuals with Childhood Trauma, Alyssa Szatmary

Enhancing MOT Student Fieldwork at the Community Free Clinic, Antwon Griffin

Enhancing Occupational Therapy Practitioners' Confidence in Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue through Occupation and Performance-Based Interventions, Chelsea White

Exploration and Education of Occupation-Based Interventions of Meal Preparation in Skilled Nursing Facilities for Occupational Therapy Practitioners, Lauren L. Bridgers

Exploring and Examining Sensory Processing and Social Participation in Gifted Students, Gwendolyn Goodman

Exploring Animal Assisted Therapy as a Therapeutic Tool for use in Occupational Therapy, Malia Proveaux

Exploring Occupational Therapy's Role in an Adaptive Sport/Leisure Community-Based Program and the Experience of Participating in Sports with Cognitive and Physical Disability, Henry Grady III

Expressive Arts in Occupational Therapy: Children Traumatized from Opioid-Addicted Caregivers, Laura MacLean

Facilitating Early Engagement in Occupational Therapy in the Intensive Care Unit, Sarah Wright

Heart to Heart: Educating Allied Health Professionals on the Occupational Therapy Role in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Management, Hayley Thompson and Peyton Wilson

Help Me Heal: Enriching the Environment for the Acute Care Stroke Population, Mary Kate Young

How Occupational Therapy Can Assist with Successful Aging in .Place for Baby Boomers, Paige W. Vissman

How Occupational Therapy Can Help Children with Dyslexia in the Classroom Environment, Erin Wright

Identification and Treatment of Tongue and Lip Ties: Occupational Therapy's Role as it Relates to Oral Motor Function in the Pediatric Population, Anna Hoyt, Chelsea Stone, and Rachel Walker

Identifying and Referring Patients for Occupational Therapy Services in Developing Countries, Rachel Pudlik

Impact of Coping Strategies for Caregivers of those with Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease, Amanda W. Tilley

Impact of Incorporating a Sleep Hygiene Routine in Children with Developmental Disabilities, Katie Vondersaar

Implementation of Client-centered Instrumental Music to Improve Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Clients with Dementia During Activities of Daily Living, Jantzen Cranford

Implementing Environmentally Informed Occupational Therapy in Clinical Practice Settings, Chelsea A. Heilbrun

Increasing Law Enforcement Understanding of Special Needs and Disability Populations: The Role of the Occupational Therapist, Rekha Tabjula

Influencing Adults with TBI One OT Skill at a Time, Kala Powell

Integrating Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Program in Adult Day Cares for Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease, Stephany Hernandez

Integration of Pet Therapy to Enhance Occupational Performance, Brooke Harrell

Justifying the Use of Touch Screen Devices for Use in the Skilled Nursing Setting as a Viable Occupational Therapy Intervention Tool with the Geriatric Population, Ashley Stanley

Late Adulthood and Meaningful Occupation: The Relationship Between Quality of Life, Meaningful Activity, and Health, Dwight P. Mangum

Let Food Be Thy Medicine: The Role of Whole Food Consumption and Mental Wellness in Children, Bianca A. Allen

Let's Talk About the Birds and the Bees: A Framework for Providing Sexual Education in Special Education, Heather Cowden

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Concussion Syndrome: An Analysis of the Implications for Occupational Therapy, Ashley M. Pirolli

Mindfulness as a Tool to Decrease Stress in Parents of Children with Special Needs, Ashley N. Garwood

Mindfulness for the Occupational Therapy Practitioner: Enhancing Client-Centered Practice and Stress Management, Samuel Shepherd

Music As a Modality to Improve Function and Participation in Occupational Therapy Services For Individual's with Alzheimer's-Dementia in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Courtney Denson

Navigating Child-rearing with a Physical Disability: An Occupational Therapy Approach with Lived Experience, Randi M. Glisson

Occupatioanl Therapy in a Rural Public-School System: Exploring The Needs of Elementary Schools Regarding Written Expression, Kaitlyn A. James

Occupational Therapisrs Perceptions on Benefits of Yoga for Depression in Chronic Illness, Alexandra Feldman

Occupational Therapy-Based Education of Sensory-Enriched Activities for Interdisciplinary Services, Emily Minton

Occupational Therapy Education on Transition Techniques, for the Adult/Geriatric Population, Promotes Caregiver Self-efficacy to Move an Aging Adult into a Cottage or Pod Home onto Caregiver Property, Robyn Yeary Pickett

Occupational Therapy Services Has the Potential to Improve the Infertility Experience, Brittany J. Buck

Occupational Therapy's Role in Addressing Health Disparities in Transgender/ Gender Diverse Youth, Samantha Ryan

Occupational Therapy's Role in Community Integration for Sex Trafficking Victims, Georgia Brooke Thigpen

Occupational Therapy's Role in Improving Self-Regulation in Classrooms, Holly Huggins, Elizabeth Hunter, and Cayce Nance

Occupational Therapy's Role in Increasing ASL (American Sign Language) Intelligibility in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students, Bailey S. Matney

Occupational Therapy's Role in Preventing Geriatric Learned Dependency through Caregiver Training, Anna DeDiemar

Occupational Therapy's Role in Relapse Prevention Within Substance Abuse Recovery, Kristy L. Riffe

Occupational Therapy's Role in Stress Management in the Older Adult and Geriatric Population During Transition Services, LeBria J. Walcott-Brown

Occupation-Based Interventions in Treating Shoulder Pathology in an Outpatient Clinic, Autumn Whitfield

Occupation-Based Training to Reduce Challenging Behaviors of Alzheimer's Patients during Morning Routine, Sam Traffas

Perspectives and Issues Related to the COTA Role in New Mexico, Steven T. Sorensen

Positive Communication Strategies and Approaches to Improve Quality of Care for Those Living with Dementia, Tiffany M. Wright

Preparing Now for Successful Living in the Future, Karen T. Johnson

Preserving Function in Individuals with Parkinson's Disease, Thu Anh LeNguyen

Preventative Education to Promote Safe Aging in Place, Ellyn Lovgren, Chelsey Mayhew, and Sarah Ours

Preventing Occupational Imbalance with Seniors Living in the Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic, CarrieAnne Allegri

Program Implementation of using Bathing Checklist to Increase Client Performance During Bathing, Specifically with Home Health Aides, Whitney Weber

Project H.0.P.E Helping Out People Everywhere through Occupational Therapy, Shayla' Prioleau

Promoting Shade on a Public Playground: An Occupational Therapy Approach to Promoting Community Health, Andrew P. Baglia

Promoting Utilization of the Allen Cognitive Level Screen 5 {ACLS-5) Assessment Tool with Long Term Care Clients with Dementia to Promote Quality of Care, Michelle S. Verni

Promotion of Fine Motor Skills Through Video Supports, Kaitlin Hasher

Rebuilding Lives: Exploring the Advantages of Occupational Therapy in a Community-Based Resource Center for Homeless Veterans, Melanie Clampitt

Rebuilding Lives: Occupational Therapy's Crucial Role in Community Reintegration to Reduce Recidivism Rates, Julie Burgoon and Kari Joyce

Reshaping Minds Using an Occupational Based Approach, Marisha Griffin

Riding for Recovery: The Impact of Hippotherapy for Adults with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Kesti Suggs

Safe Pet Care: Keeping Owners and Pets Safe after Illness and/or Injury, Sara A. Lowe

Sensory Closet Program Design for Alzheimer's and Dementia Population, Grace V. Willard

Sensory Food Aversions: Therapeutic Feeding Strategies for Children, Laureen Giles

Social Media Use Among Adolescents: Implementing A Social Media Family Plan, Rebekah McDaniel

Social Participation: Social Skills Improvement System (SSIS) Rating Scales Assessment Tool and Intervention Guide, Debra DaSilva

Stroke-Related Mental Health Challenges and Interventions: Strategies for Holistic Recovery, Christopher Walsh and Sam Lee

The Benefits of a Screening Tool for Seating and Mobility During the Initial Occupational Therapy Evaluation in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Ryan Haines

The Benefits of Martial Arts for Children and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Renee M. Peacock

The Effectiveness of Training Interventions on Parent Participation in the IEP Process, Sandra E. James

The Effect of an IADL Group Serving Moderate Functional Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in a Group Home Setting, Megan P. Buckland

The Effects of an Occupation-Based Home Exercise Program for Stroke Survivors, Shannon King

The Effects of Combining Relaxation Strategies with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia on Sleep, in Service Members with a History of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Tamatha A. Gallegos

The Effects of Occupation-Based Programming on Occupational Deprivation for Civilly Committed Mental Health Patients, Joshua Clapper

The Effects of Teacher Education on Children with Sensory Feeding Difficulties, Heather Eager

The Impact of the LSVT Big Program on Perceptions of Fall Risks and Safety for Clients With Parkinson's Disease, Sarah Jackson

The Influence of Technology on a Child's Mental and Physical Functions, Rhonda Steere

The Proposed Implementation of an Occupation-Based Wellness Program to Reduce Chronic Disease and Illness for Employees of a Large Factory Corporation, Sarah Dixon and Rikki Lara

Therapeutic Rock Climbing and its Impact on Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Abigail S. Miller

The Response to Intervention Model and Occupational Therapy Input: A Strategic Plan to Promote Education about the Value of Occupational Therapy, Decision Malting and Intervention among Regular Education Teachers, Tanya Tucker-Hyatt

The Role of Acute Occupational Therapy in Providing Assessment and Intervention for Visual Impairments Post-stroke, Kari Penuel

The Role of Auditory Sensory Support In Community Participation for Children with Autism, Shelly Daniel

The role of occupational therapy in the multi-tiered system of support framework to address overall school performance, Carolina Miller

The Use of the Home Safety Self-Assessment Tool to Decrease the Risk of Falls in Community Dwelling Older Adults, Brooke Mack

Transforming Perspectives: Identifying and Addressing Disparities in Sexual Health Education in Occupational Therapy Education Programs, Devon C. Wilson

Understanding and Mitigating the Effects of Pediatric Cancer on Siblings, Kristen Hoy

Using Occupational Adaptation: A Telerehabilitation Program for the Homebound Elder, Amber Armstrong

Using OT-Based Yoga Programs to Improve Sleep Health Across Populations, Hillary Williams

Validating Occupational Therapy's Role to Facilitate Aging in Place: The Need to Raise Clinical Awareness, Laura B. Ferguson

Validation of a Caregiver Guide Booklet, Carla Shepherd

Visual-Mobility: Occupational Therapy's Role in Promoting Aging in Place among Older Adult Conditions, Jody Shivey

Will increasing the knowledge about community transition programs for adolescents and young adults with intellectual disabilities enable OT practitioners to integrate transition services into practice?, Emily Draughon