ASHT Blog

Posted by Staff on May 25, 2018

ASHT is pleased to present the slate of candidates for our 2018-2019 board election. Vice President (unopposed) Rachel Pigott, OTR/L, CHT Secretary/Treasurer-Elect (unopposed) Kendyl Brock Hunter, OTR/L, CHT Board Member-at-Large Hannah Gift, OTR/L, CHT, COMT UE, CEAS Stephanie Strouse, OTD, OTR/L…

Posted by Cynthia Ivy, OTD,CHT, M.Ed on April 23, 2018

Every clinic could benefit from ASHT's Clinical Assessment Recommendations, 3rd Edition. This book -- commonly referred to as CAR -- contains both printed and digital content. Printed chapters cover materials unlikely to require frequent updating, such as assessment of edema, grip, pinch, pain,…

Posted by Kristin Valdes OTD, OT, CHT on April 16, 2018

National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to celebrate the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to come together to tackle challenges and build strong communities. Each year, we shine a light on the people who lend their time, talent and voice to make a difference in their…

Posted by Camerion Judge, MS, OTR/L, CHT on April 12, 2018

On October 5, 2017, members of four federal agencies belonging to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) testified before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Those agencies – SAMHSA, CDC, NIH, FDA – purposed to outline the Federal Response to the opioid…

Posted by Malgorzata A. Szelwach on April 02, 2018

In April, we celebrate national Occupational Therapy Month by showcasing the platform, "Occupational Therapy: Living Life To Its Fullest.™” The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) dedicates this month to bring awareness to the profession. Occupational therapist is a profession that…