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Stroke
Occupational therapy practitioners can help people with stroke regain function and learn new ways to perform everyday activities. Occupational therapy interventions for stroke address occupational performance and participation, cognition, movement, and vision.
Resources to support occupational therapy practice
Use AOTA’s evidence-based practice resources to promote function and participation of people with stroke and their care partners in a variety of practice areas and settings.
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ADL Interventions for Adults with Stroke
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Interventions for Caregivers of Persons with Stroke
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Multicontext Approach to Cognitive Rehab
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Interventions for Caregivers of People with Stroke
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Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults with Stroke
Evidence-based clinical recommendations and knowledge translation tools to support occupational therapy practitioners’ clinical decision making when working with people after stroke and their care partners.
Research and articles
Expand your knowledge with the latest research, perspectives and solutions from occupational therapy practitioners.
Stroke Systematic Review Briefs Collection
Less is more: Dynamic Splint Design for Stroke Patients
Interventions to Address Stroke Social Determinants of Health
Preventing Learned Dependency After Stroke: OT Can Help
Recommendations for Implementing Mirror Therapy After Amputation and Stroke
Books, assessment tools, and continuing education
Gain new knowledge and capabilities for practice with AOTA resources
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Screening Adult Neurologic Populations
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Test of Grocery Shopping Skills
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Weekly Calendar Planning Activity
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Special Interest Sections and Communities of Practice
Network with your fellow AOTA members and grow in the context of a social learning environment.
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Rehabilitation and Disability Special Interest Section
Rehabilitation & Disability Special Interest Section (RDSIS) members support individuals with physical dysfunction resulting from a wide range of conditions.
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Home & Community Special Interest Section
Home & Community Health Special Interest Section (HCHSIS) members work in areas across the lifespan supporting a variety of living environments.
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Functional Cognition Community of Practice
Connects members addressing functional cognition to support their learning needs, using evidence based practices, and sharing of experiences and challenges across the lifespan and settings. This CoP is housed under the Developmental Disability Special Interest Section.
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