Capstones from 2023
Improving Transitions For Individuals With Spinal Cord Injuries: A Dual-Component Resource, Benjamin Frederick Stagg
Occupational Therpay’S Role When Treating Pediatric Feeding Disorders, Callie Vold
Integrating Occupation-Based Activity Groups In The Earlyelementary School Setting, Krista Rae Weiland
Serving The Needs Of The Autism Spectrum Disorder Population, Taylor White
Water Based Therapy Educational Resource and Program Development for Children with Neurological Disorders, Alicia Young
Sensory-Based Universal Design Strategies For Head Start Students To Optimize Educational Engagement, Lexi Elizabeth Zahn
Capstones from 2022
An Occupational Therapy Practitioner’S Intervention Guide To Increasing Occupational Engagement In The Virtual Setting With Individuals Diagnosed With Serious Mental Illness, Oluwafeyikemi Deborah Adewoye
Addressing Autism Spectrum Disorder In A School Based Setting, Grant Baker
The Effects Of Retained Primitive Reflexes On Students’ Occupational And Academic Performance In The School Setting, Molly Banks
Tiny Humans, Huge Environments: All The Sense’S Coming Into Play, Jessica L. Blackman
Protecting Against Pain And Stress In The Nicu: An Evidence-Based Eye Examination Guideline, Heather Jo Bowman
Aquatic Therapy: An Interprofessional Resource Focusing On Children With Developmental And Intellectual Disabilities, Mackenzie Martha Brokaw
Pediatric Telehealth Simplified: A Toolkit For The Rural Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practitioner, Stacy Michelle Buschette
Programming To Help At-Risk Youth Find Success In And Outside Of The Classroom, Nora Carlson
Occupation, Dissociation, and Queer Identity, Katie Christopherson
Promoting Adherence To Lymphedema Manageemnt: A Resource Guide For Ot Practitioners In Interprofessional Teams, Marissa Louise Dreiling
Meeting Sensory Needs: A Childcare Provider’S Guide To Support Sensory Strategies In The Daycare Setting, McKenzie Dye
Supporting Participation In Daily Tasks, Quality Of Life, And Well-Being For Individuals With Parkinson’S Disease Dementia, Miranda Kay Evanson
Addressing Challenges Related To Community Reintegration Following A Traumatic Brain Injury, Alexia Rose Gallagher
Addressing The Recreation And Social Participation Gap In Children With Disabilities: Program Development Of A Recreational Summer Camp, Benjamin Isaac Germolus
Care For The Caregiver: A Rural Perspective, Michaela Claire Gerving
Wellness Education For The Food Insecure Population, Erin M. Grensteiner
The Development Of A Transition To Motherhood Education And Support Program: Elevate Motherhood, Chloe R. Haas
Pathway Through Nature: A Nature-Based Occupational Therapy Program To Support Adolescent Mental Health, Danielle Grace Halstead
Rural Community Park Accessibility, AshleyMarie Patricia Hirdler
Interoception Toolkit: A Resource For Occupational Therapy Practitioners To Use With Children And Their Families, Heidi Lynn Janssen
A Sensory-Based Toolkit For Health Management Of Patients With Aggressive Behaviors In Acute Care, Meghan Janssen
Referral And Outcomes In An Equine Facilitated Occupational Therapy Program, Julie A. Juracich
Enhancing the Leisure, Social Participation, and Quality of Life of Older Adults Isolated during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Mariah LeRoux
Strategies For Campers With Sensory Challenges, Rachel Jessica Lindemann
How to Support Adolescents Affected by ACEs: An Advocacy Guide, Hallie Longtin
Oral Hygiene Education For Patients And Staff In An Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting, Cassandra L. Madsen
A Research Study To Identify Gaps And Barriers To Mental Health Treatment In Natrona County, Jedekiah Zean May
Bringing Peace To The River: Establishing Support Groups For Survivors Of Loss By Suicide, Allison Emily McGauvran
The “Nature” Of Growth: A Virtual Education Platform For Caregivers Of Children With Trauma, Katelyn Rose McLellan
Sex, Drugs, & Rockin’ Referrals: An Interprofessional Guide For Young Adults With Cancer, Nicole Cathryn Merchlewicz
Developing An Occupational Therapy Role In Pediatric Private Practice, Sydnie R. Merriman-Ferri
Bridging The Gap: A Comprehensive Discharge Guide, Ashley Marie Mutziger
Yoga As Occupational Therapy Intervention For Individuals With Upper Extremity Injuries, Dina Mu Nickoson
Accessibility in Rural America, Ashley Osbjornson
Occupational Therapist’S Role In Addressing The Psychological Impacts Of Pain In Clients With Upper Extremity Conditions, Shivangi Patel
Bridging The Gap Between Ancillary Health Professions And Rural Community Health Needs, McKenzie Rae Peterson
Iris Clubhouse: Experiences of Community Integration, Rebecca J. Reeves
Inclusivity In Usa Swimming: A Sport For Every Ability, Ellie Anne Roche
Functional Cognition In Long-Term Care: Implementing Allen’S Cognitive Level Screen, Sarah Janean Schumacher
Transitional Caregiver Support from NICU to Early Intervention Services., Sophia Schutt
Upper Extremity Evaluation & Intervention through the Utilization of Occupation-based Activities within the Model of Human Occupation Perspective, Richard J. Seaman
Parent & Caregiver Education And Support: A Product To Support Families Of Childrn With Senosry Processing Difficulties, Jaslyn Robb Seeley
Building Life Skills And Reducing Recidivism, Kassandra Severson
Occupational Therapy Program Development For Group Threatment For Outpatient Pediatric Clinics: Technology Management, Amy Lynn Fust Shaver
A Home-Based Program To Support Parents/Caregivers Of Children With Complex Developmental Needs In Their Home Environment, Audrey Lind Soulek
Creating a Sensory Friendly Classroom, Kaitlynn Stearns
A Product To Aid Adolescents In Re-Integration To In-Person Education And Social Activities During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Kristin Nicole Thompson
Educating the Interprofessional Team and Family About Sensory Challenges Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder May Experience, Delanie Vitosh
Secondary To Post-Secondary Education Transition: A Guide For Self-Advocacy And Self-Determination, Karleen T. VonKrosigk
Capstones from 2021
Occupational Therapy’S Role In Addressing Mental Health Needs In Middle Schoolers, Taylor Anderson, Emily Annen, and Seira Dick
Addressing Sexual Intimacy Post-Spinal Cord Injury with Clients and their Significant Other, Michelle Arnhalt and Taylor Beatty
Recovering from the Loss of a Loved One: A Group Protocol for Remaining Active in Valued Occupations while Coping with the Loss of a Loved One, Hailey Axtell and Ty Berg
Occupational Therapy for Pregnant Women: An Ergonomics Program for First-Time Mothers, Kaitlyn Berglund and Brianna Peterman
Increasing Quality of Life and Occupational Performance: A Treatment Protocol for Military Burn Patients and Their Families, Emma Chafin and Jessica Lambert
Broadening the Role of Occupational Therapists within the ICU Setting: An Occupation-Based Toolkit, Roxana Chirinos and Carly Derouin
The Role Of Occupational Therapy In Promoting Employment Outcomes With Individuals Diagnosed With A Serious Mental Illness, Lexie Coalwell and Allison Moran
Creating Sense of It: An In-service to Address Military Students Experiencing Sensory Deficits, Danielle Cox and Katelyn Jennings
A Guide for Occupational Therapist Working with Women with Postpartum Depression and Eating Disorders, Nathina Crabtree and Sara Gregoire
Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Individuals Utilizing a Home Computer Workstation, Dalton Fetsch and Jonah Kratochvil
A Group-Protocol: Returning to Life Post Breast Cancer Treatment, Janice Finley and Ashley Timm
Occupational Therapy and Primary Care: The Tools for Referral, Alexandra Grosser and Kelsey Tadman
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Developing Social Skills for Adolescents with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Rachel Grubb and Amira Ragab
The Occupational Therapy Guide for Enabling Meaningful Social Participation Post-TBI, Vanessa Johnson and Hope Nelson
Creating an Adaptive In-School Sports Program to Increase Occupational Engagement and Performance in Children with Physical Disabilities: A Resource Manual for Occupational Therapists, Bethany Kasberger and Kaylee Loken
Prevention, Positioning, Participation: Wheelchair Education and Promotion of Occupational Engagement for Caregivers in SNFs, Sarah Lovelace and Brandon Steffen
A Practitioner's Guide: Using the Cognitive Performance Test to increase Independent Living Skills for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Alycia Peacock and Grace Spanos
Improving School Readiness in Home-Based Care Settings, Malea Peters and Shelby Wittenberg
Structured Ambassador Program for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the Preschool Setting, Aspen Pitcher and Abby Wendel
Addressing Culture throughout the Occupational Therapy Process: Beyond the Basics, Samantha Plutko and Jacey Savage
Parental Caregiver Guide For An Adolescent With Down Syndrome: Transitioning Out Of High School, Kalindi Rachey and Hailey Johnson
Empowering Grand-Families Through Occupation: An Occupational Therapy Intervention Program for Grandchildren and Custodial Grandparents, Macie Romsdal and Gabrielle Wavra
Youth Mental Health Community Based OT Intervention Guide: Putting the Pieces Back Together, Bailey Schumacher and Meaghan Wolfgram
OT is the Missing Link in Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Hope Schuster and Michaela Mayhood
Increasing Participation in Meaningful Occupations for Disabled Veterans Through the Promotion of Spirituality: An Intervention Resource Manual for Occupational Therapists., Tristen Smith and Audrya Tarango
Coffee With Farmers, Ivy Steiger and Kelsey Sherry
Occupational Therapy Joining Bariatric Care Teams: A Web-Based Resource, Annabelle Tarnowski and Rylee Skyberg
Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) and Telehealth to Promote Engagement in Occupations for Rural Populations: Manual for Occupational Therapists, Brock Wahlert and Emily Utech
Capstones from 2020
Therapeutic Use of Self: Continuing Education for Occupational Therapy Practitioners and Students, Jessica Anderson and Hannah Halbakken
Redirected Mindset: A Guide to a More Holistic Practice in Physical Rehabilitation, Sara Anderson and Ashley Malina
Culturally Responsive Care for American Indians and Alaskan Natives: An Online Training Module for Occupational Therapists, Dayton Bender and Penelope Yoosook
Addressing the Occupational Needs of Children with Post Traumatic Brain Injury in the School Setting, Reghan Boldt and Madisyn Rick
Occupational Therapy Best Practice Addressing Anxiety-Related Behaviors: Extending Strategies into the Classroom, Hannah Burks and Kristen Kilian-Weides
A Holistic Approach to Infant Sleep, MacKenzie Danielson, Karlie Marler, and Alyssa Turner-Strong
Occupational Therapy: Addressing Mental Health Needs in Permanent Supportive Housing, Jessica Drady and Drew Mapes
Home in Place: An Activities of Daily Living Resource Guide for Informal Caregivers Caring for their Loved One with Dementia, Justine Flattum and Nora Stevenson
A Home-based Program for Adolescents Recovering from Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa: The Promotion of Recovery in the Natural Context, Rachael Gabrelcik and Kathryn Jensen
The Role of Occupational Therapy with the Foster Care System: Implementation of Routine Screening Procedures, Sydney Gayton and Hannah Merges
Exploring a Best-Practice Approach for Preventing Challenging Behavior in Pediatric Occupational Therapy, McKenzie Ramsey Gehring and Kimberly Harmelink
Occupational Gearing For Child Rearing: Occupational Therapy’s Role in Helping New Mothers Succeed After Giving Birth, Alana Grabarkewitz and Lydia Swanson
Creating Inclusive and Culturally Competent Healthcare for the LGBTQ+ Community: A Curriculum, Caelin Hansen and Jordyn Himley
Hand Therapy Outcomes: Therapists’ Perceptions Of Occupation-Based Interventions In Practice, Cheyenne Hanson and Molly Maudal