Theses from 2015
Listening to the client: Experiences of occupational therapy services shared by an Anishinaabe tribal member, Lauren Brown and Tessa Currie
An Activities-Based Home Program Manual for Student Occupational Therapists in a Campus-Based Teaching Clinic, Casey Brumbach and Kathryn Louthain
Creating a DVD and Resource Kit: Effective ADL Techniques for Children with Cerebral Palsy and Their Caregivers for a Clinic in Morocco, Africa, Blair Burmark and Carly Valentine
Content Analysis of Qualitative Research 2011-2014 on Clients Affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder: Implications for Occupational Therapy Practice, Kathryn Gedrimas
A Manual to Support the Development of Romantic Relationships and Sexuality for Adolescents and Young Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury, Libby Herriot and Lauren Rollins
A Manual for Occupational Therapy Student-Run Wellness Program Targeting Persons with Chronic Stroke, Jennifer Hoeniges and Julie Fry
Reliability of a United States Version of the Nottingham Sensory Assessment, Amy Kaestner and Rebecca Miller
Dynamic Seating: Effects on Primary School Student Classroom Behavior, Jordan Kain, Alana Russell, and Shauna Irish
The use of everyday technology in occupational therapy practice for clients with acquired brain injury, Julia Ladner and Allison Davis
Predictive Factors of Successful Outcomes for Occupational Therapy Students, Juliet MacArthur and Julie Randall
Parenting After Traumatic Brain Injury: A web-based support for caregivers, Arien N. McOmber and Kristin W. Moore
The Experience of Participating in a Mentor Training Course and its Effects on Mentoring People with Traumatic Brain Injuries, Katherine Montgomery
Alternative Seating for Improved Learning in the Classroom, Christie Mosley and Alexia Kritsonis
Ergonomic Modification to Pipetting to Reduce Discomfort and Muscle Strain, Megan Unyi and Kelsey Asato
Non-Verbal Resource Kit for Center Asays in Morocco, Heidi Vladyka and Christina Reyer
TBI-Apps.com: Teaching Caregivers How to Use Mobile Applications as Compensatory Cognitive Aids for Traumatic Brain Injury, Ana Wright, Megan Caine, and Raymond Reed
Theses from 2014
Beyond the physical outcomes: An investigation into the experience of a pediatric mCIMT camp, Elizabeth Andrews, Maria Miller, and Ashley Satter
The Functional Composite Movement Scale: A Comparison of the Pre- and Post- Functional Movements of Participants in a mCIMT Pediatric Day Camp, Amy Bingen, Tamara Burt, and Michelle Gangi
Reduce Exhaustion: Change Habits and Regain Energy (RE: CHARGE): A Fatigue Management and Energy Conservation Group at the University of Puget Sound, Constance Bradley and Beverley Knigge
Simple Sensory Strategies for Future Educators, Heather Budd and Brittany Rehling
Using Play to Facilitate Motor Skill Development of Children with Cerebral Palsy in Mexico, Leslie Coonc and Sonia Nurkse
Occupational Therapists’ Evaluation and Treatment of Everyday Technology with Adult Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury, Rebecca Covington and Gina Kim
Tablet Use by Occupational Therapists for Preliteracy Learning with Preschool Children, Burnley K. C. Dluhosh and Amanda Y. Burns
Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Dog’s Influence on Occupational Therapy Outcomes of a Child with Cerebral Palsy, Emily Howell-Forbes and Kathryn Marxen
Waiting Room Connections: The Role of Informal Support Groups in Addressing Caregiver Burden, Beth Kern and Anna Riggs
Fun Anatomy: A Supplemental Website for the Upper Extremity, Kristen Norberg, Helen Groffman, and Kristi Ng
Technology Based Community Navigation Solutions for Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury and Executive Functioning Deficits, Marcy Phillips and Jessica Murray
Addressing Impaired Awareness in Clients with Cognitive and Perceptual Deficits Resulting from CVA, Patricia Pickard and Alaina Osborn
Touch, Smell, Hear, and See: Programming for Late-Stage Dementia, Kjirsten Winters, Karinn Pearson, and Lindsey Frattare
Theses from 2013
Aging in place: Older adults' current practices and future desires, Lauren Anderson-Connolly and Olive Oyango
Modifications of the Home Environment and Routines in Families of Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jessica Ashe and Tiffany Cunningham
Sensory Strategies to Support Whole Body Listening in the Classroom, Jennifer D. Baron
Workshops at L’Arche: A Model on How to Improve Communication in Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Meghan Blake
Educational In-Service and Training Lab: Proper body Positioning and Safety for Mothers of Children with Disabilities, Tara Curtis
Pilates Adapted for Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis, Anna Doucett and Jessica Seminary
The Nature of Creativity in Occupational Therapy, Christopher Ernst and Andrew Moore
Current Practices, Protocols, and Rationales of Diathermy Use by Occupational Therapists, Grace Faucett and Erin Keeley
Promoting Safety and Aging in Place in Tacoma and the Surrounding Area, Amanda Fischels
Use of Culturally Adapted Practices among Occupational Therapists in Work Rehabilitation Settings, Lauren Fisher
For Everything, There is a Season: Purposeful Activities for Adult Day Heathcare, Stephanie Gammon
Teachers’ Perceptions of The Wiggle Whomper Kit: Improving Sensory Regulation in the General Education Classroom®: A Pilot Study, Jessica Griesse and Jenny Ikard
Casts for Creating Success: An Activity Manual for Pediatric Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy, Lindsay Johnson and Min Kim
Integrating Universal Design Principles to Camp Indianola, Sarah Jones
The Effect of Dynamic Seating on Classroom Behavior for Students in a General Education Classroom, Dana Kuhn and Sarah Lewis
Think Twice, Play Nice: Occupational Therapy Tool To Reduce Social Bullying In A School Setting, Ariel Schwencke
Safe Lifting Training for Mexican Parents of Children with a Disability, Cathryn Thierry
Determining Sensory-Based Interventions Used by Occupational Therapists, Zena Lia Toyama
Feeding Activity Book for Home Treatment Programs, Haley Wens
Theses from 2012
Occupational Therapist Practices Regarding Cognitive Deficits in Mild Acquired Brain Injury, Kristina Babbitt
P.E. 4 All: Modifications for General Education Physical Education Teachers for Inclusive Classes, Sarah Bicker
Creating a Virtual Village for Faculty Emeriti: A Proposal for the University of Puget Sound, Alisha Brannam
Current Trends in Occupational Therapy Low Vision Rehabilitation, Amber Chonsky
Cooking After Traumatic Brain Injury: A Cookbook for Seattle Brainworks, Kelly Danielson
Healing Spaces: Gardening Activities for Stress-Reduction, Leslie Dietz
Building Success From Struggle: An Activities Manual for Homeless Youth, Megan Eidenshink
Universally Designed Playgrounds: An Outdoor Play Place for All, Mary Emmett
Family Perspectives on Traumatic Brain Injury: Caregiver Training, Aimee Fay
Body Mechanics, Adaptive Gardening Tools, and Physical Benefits of Gardening, Josh Flake
Aging in Place for Families: A Website Designed to Encourage Adult Children to Help Their Parents Age in Place, Leacadia Flores
Client Adherence to Discharge Recommendations from a Campus Occupational Therapy Student Clinic, Nancy Fuller
Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Service Dogs: Aiding Veterans to Re-engage in Daily Life, Katrena M. Heagwood
Life Experiences of a Child with Challenges in Sensory Processing and Integration: A Case Study, Andrea Johnson
Spiritual History Assessment and Occupational Therapy: Students Using the FICA©, Patricia Kelso-Wright
The Educational Transition Resource Guide for Parents of Middle School Students with Disabilities, Yoshiko Lindemeier
Refugee Resettlement Through the Lens of Occupational Therapy, Emily Lunden
Educational Website for Village Volunteers, Kara McClanahan
On-Campus Student Occupational Therapy Clinic’s Impact on Client’s Participation and Quality of Life, Margaret McGarry
Dogs as an Intervention for Behavioral Symptoms of Older Adults with Dementia: A Systematic Review, Katie E. McLellan
Educational Class Series for the University of Puget Sound Pediatric On-site Clinic, Vicki Parsons
Gaming Systems and Geriatrics: A Guide for the Use and Identification of Gaming Systems and Games within Occupational Therapy Interventions, Luis Rodriguez-Santos
The Experiences and Treatment of Veterans Living with PTSD, Wendy Schonwetter
Strategies Used by Older Adults to Age in Place, Kate Schwartz
Measuring Outcomes for Pediatric mCIMT: A Systematic Review, Alison Sheehan
Facilitating Rest for Victims of Sex Trafficking at Genesis Project Safe House, Julie Snider
Competent and Confident: An Occupational Therapist Perspective on Sexual Health, Bridget Tanner
Theses from 2011
Current Trends in Occupational Therapy Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Small Community Living Settings, Jennifer Anderson
Parent Perception of the Effect of Integrative Movement Therapy on Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, Juliana Bonilla
Aquatic Therapy for Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: Occupational Therapists’ Perspectives, Maggie Dubois
Effect of Music Intervention on Independence in Activities of Daily Living for Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, Alison Fillmore
Occupational Therapists Use of the School Playground to Address the Social Participation of Preschool and Elementary School Children with Disabilities, Ashley E. Fletcher
Adherence to Exercise in Phase Two of Complete Decongestive Therapy, Melissa Giles
Exploring Occupational Therapists‟ Use of the Internet as an Intervention Activity, Ann Guthrie
The Effects of Body Mechanics Training on Fear of Falling in Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Justin Hee
The Effects of Animal-Assisted Therapy on the Recovery of Individuals with Unilateral Spatial Neglect, Lisa Hegarty
The Impact of Dynamic Furniture on Classroom Performance: A Pilot Study, Danielle M. Ivory
Facilitating Psychosocial Adjustment to Traumatic Amputations: Perspectives of Occupational Therapists, Jessica M. Malinowski
Experiences with a Service Dog of an Adolescent with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Sarah Onsager
Primary Lymphedema with Intestinal Lymphangectasia: An Occupational Therapy Case Study, Jamie L. Palmer