Observations that Matter: Teaching Analysis of Occupational Performance in Neuro Practice Using OTu (October 2025)

Faculty Webinar - OTu

Effective neurological care begins with skilled analysis of occupational performance. This webinar will explore how OTu’s case-based videos and assessment resources can help students move beyond surface-level observations to recognize meaningful patterns in motor control and function, helping students connect neurobehavioral signs to real occupational challenges. You’ll gain practical tips for teaching students to make insightful and nuanced observations during the evaluation phase that lead to stronger interventions. Join the OTu journey—sign up now!

Featured Speaker:

Sheila R. Krajnik, EdD, OTR/L Dr. Krajnik brings over 43 years of diverse clinical and academic expertise to the OTu Team, specializing in adult neurological practice and gerontology. With extensive experience across various settings, she has held administrative and clinical specialist positions, contributed to research and advocacy efforts, and excelled in educating future OT and OTA practitioners.

00:00 Introduction of Topic and OTu Team

02:50 Analysis of Occupational Performance as a Step in the OT Process

06:22 Quick Tour of Navigating in OTu

08:56 Outcome Measures in OTu by ‘Outcome Area” – Where do they live in OTu?

18:17 Diagnosis Specific Outcome Measures in OTu

20:17 Scaffolding Teaching with OTu: Building Curiosity with Exposure to Assessments before Class

28:45 Scaffolding with OTu: Learn the Mechanics of Assessments & Hone Observation Skills

33:34 Cognitive Scales in OTu

36:58 Increasing Clinical Reasoning for Analysis of Occupational Performance

39:04 OTu Faculty Resource Guide Available – Wrap Up

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