Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation
Cleveland, Ohio
one review
Why did you choose this fieldwork?
It was affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic.
Please indicate type of setting:
Outpatient
Please describe your living and commuting situation. (Was accomodation offered? Public transportation or parking offered? Please include price paid, location and conditions.)
Housing was not offered. I received a contact for housing through the hospital. If you visit the hospital prior to FW, just inquire about potential housing/renting availability.
Describe types of conditions or diagnoses, as well as age ranges exposed to during this fieldwork.
Typically 1-21 years age. Common diagnoses for outpatient include: Autism (Lerner School for Autism attached to hospital), Mitochondiral disorders, CVA, Spina Bifida, CP, ADHD, and Feeding Challenges, etc.
What types of assessments and interventions were used?
PDMS-2, Beery VMI, WEE-FIM, TVPS-R, Sensory Profile, MMT, Dynamometer and pinch strength. Interventions used: splinting, casting, kinesiotaping, SI, handwriting, A/PROM, etc.
What are your thoughts on the site's environment for the employees and students? (Please consider: organization, collaboration, mentoring, learning opportunities)
The site has specific guidelines/expectations of students for each week of FW. Staff are very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. My Supervisor was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and approachable. I was able to shadow any department/discipline I wanted, as well as observe a pediatric surgery at CC main campus.
Please comment on personality traits and/or preparation that would facilitate success at this site.
The student must be organized, creative, have good time management skills and interpersonal skills (to interact and educate both patient and family members), and be open to giving and receiving feedback. Review SI approach to treatment - "Sensory Integration and the Child" by Jean Ayers is a great book.
While in the area, don't miss ...
Caribou Coffee, MELT, Mitchell's Ice Cream
How many stars would you give your experience, from one to five?
5
Review submitted March 15, 2011