Clinical Simulations

Emma is a 5-year-old with a medical history significant for prenatal exposure to drugs and alcohol and a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Emma was adopted by her parents at age 2 and has been in their care since she was 4 days old. Emma, her mom Stacy, and an occupational therapy practitioner are involved in this simulation. You are the occupational therapy practitioner assigned to provide Emma's intervention session today in a specialized school setting.

Toby is a 4-year-old with epilepsy and sensory processing disorder who is referred for an annual occupational therapy evaluation. You are assigned to complete the Motor-Free Visual Perception Test 4th Ed. (MVPT-4) with Toby and report your findings. This simulation is presented in partnership with Academic Therapy Publications.

Aidan is a 10-year-old with autism spectrum disorder who is referred for an occupational therapy evaluation. You are assigned to complete the Goal-Oriented Assessment of Lifeskills (GOAL) with Aidan and report your findings. This simulation is presented in partnership with Western Psychological Services and their Graduate Student Alliance Program (GSAP).

Alaina is a 4-year-old with autism spectrum disorder who was recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder. Alaina, her mom Patricia, and an occupational therapy practitioner are involved in this simulation. You are the occupational therapy practitioner assigned to provide Alaina's intervention session today in a specialized school setting.

Glen is a 12-year-old with delayed milestones and sensory processing disorder who is referred for an occupational therapy evaluation. You are assigned to complete the Test of Visual Perceptual Skills 4th Ed. (TVPS-4) with Glen and report your findings. This simulation is presented in partnership with Academic Therapy Publications.

Chloe is a 9-year-old with a mild intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder who is referred for an annual occupational therapy evaluation. You are assigned to complete the Goal-Oriented Assessment of Lifeskills (GOAL) with Chloe and report your findings. This simulation is presented in partnership with Western Psychological Services and their Graduate Student Alliance Program (GSAP).

Ray is a 59-year-old with a history of homelessness who is being treated for psychosis, depression, and other comorbid medical conditions. He was referred to occupational therapy by his case manager six months ago when he was residing in a homeless shelter. He is now living independently in an apartment, and you are the occupational therapist assigned to complete his home-based reevaluation today.

Sebastian and Mark are participants who attend a stress management group in the occupational therapy clinic within a homeless service agency. The group participants are currently homeless. You are the occupational therapy practitioner assigned to lead the group intervention session today.

Julia is a 55-year-old referred for an evaluation. You are assigned to complete the Cognitive Linguistic Quick Test-Plus (CLQT+) with Julia and report your findings. This simulation is presented in partnership with NCS Pearson Inc. To learn more about Pearson’s Training Partnership Program, click here.

Damon is a 46-year-old with multiple sclerosis who has been receiving occupational therapy services in his home for several months. You are the occupational therapist working for a mobile outpatient agency who is assigned to complete Damon's reevaluation today.