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Effective Interventions for Transition-Age Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Get PDFThis paper examined best practices for interventions supporting transition education for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Recent research suggested that post-secondary outcomes, such as employment rates or post-secondary education and training program participation rates, for students with disabilities are significantly below those of the general population. For students with disabilities, transition services are integrated into each student’s individualized education program (IEP). However, although transition services address employment, post-secondary education and training, and independent living skills, young adults with disabilities are not experiencing long-term success in their post-secondary endeavors. This paper strives to identify best practices for interventions supporting transition education for students and young adults with ASD to achieve more desirable post-school outcomes
Assessment of Prosthetic Interventions as Accommodations for Volume Fluctuations in Lower Extremity Amputees
No full textThe purpose of this study is to research potential prosthetic systems on the market which can accommodate for volume fluctuations of lower limb amputees which will perform better and more reliably than liners and socks which wear out quickly. The hypothesis of this study is that there are, indeed, systems on the market which have potential to be used to accommodate for these volume changes, however the hypothesis also is that these potential systems may need improvements to best stabilize residual limb volume. This study will specifically focus on several socket designs, elevated vacuum suspension, liners, as well as several systems that are still in the clinical trial phase of development. This study will be conducted thoroughly by selecting both male and female trans-tibial prosthetic wearers, as well as female trans-tibial wearers who are pregnant. This study will compare volume control amongst several devices on the market using these patient participants. Data will be collected by measuring limb circumferences in the morning when the participant wakes up, as well as halfway through their day, then once more in the evening when they remove their prosthetic device. Comparing the difference in circumferential measurements throughout the day will show the efficiency of volume control of the different prosthetic componentry and devices
Northeast Insulae Project: Context and Analysis (revised edition)
Get PDFThis volume of the Final Report places the excavation of the northeast insulae into its historical and archaeological context and draws interpretive conclusions from the work done. Much of the material presented here is repeated in a second volume which recounts the history of the project sequentially. But the focus in this volume is on interpretation of the material remains in their context.https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/nip-final/1003/thumbnail.jp
Julie Luker
Get PDFBIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Julie Luker is a white female born on September 2, 1977. She lived with her mother and half-brother in Saint Paul. She later lived with her dad, stepmom, stepsister, and half-sister. Luker was raised Lutheran. Her father worked in sales and her mother worked as a legal secretary for the State of Minnesota. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Luker describes her family life, immediate and extended. She talks about living with her parents and half-brother. She talks about her blended family structure after her father remarried. She talks about the close relationship with her grandma on her mom\u27s side, who took care of them a lot due to her mother\u27s illness. On her dad\u27s side, Luker talks about her grandma and grandpa who lived nearby, and the times she enjoyed with them. She also talks about other meaningful connections in her life. Luker talks about how close she and her mother were. She talks about the health issues her mother had and her passing. She felt a strong desire to be with and care for her mother, often sacrificing time with others to support her. Luker talks about her relationship with her dad and how he remained involved in her life and created fond memories during visits. Luker talks about the pets she had growing up. She had several family pets, mainly cats that they got from the Humane Society. She also talks about her fascination with amphibians and reptiles, and how she enjoyed catching frogs and turtles. Luker talks about her financial situation growing up. She talks about assistance programs she was on when living with her mother. She talks about how things changed when she moved in with her dad and step-mom. Luker talks about how her upbringing still affects her frugal views on money, she has calmed down, but it still is a worry that lingers. Luker talks about being raised Lutheran. She talks about regularly attending church, participating in church events, such as Sunday School and mission trips. Luker reflects on both the positive and negative impact from religion. She talks about emotional support and a sense of self-worth during challenging periods, such as her mother’s death. She also brings up her issues with the patriarchal and conservative aspects of the religion. Luker talks about the two neighborhoods she grew up in and shares memories from those neighborhoods. Luker goes on to talk about the shared values in these neighborhoods. She talks about values including respecting others, especially adults, and taking care of their belongings, volunteering and giving back to the community, and putting others\u27 needs before her own. She goes on to share the games she played outside as a child and some dangerous stories from that time. She talks about driving around as a teenager and visiting The Reservoir. Luker goes on to share her experiences with schooling and Mr. Buckley, a teacher who stands out in her memory. Lastly, Luker talks about local and global issues. She brings up neighborhood safety concerns, discrimination, race-related issues, societal expectations, restrictions imposed on women, the impact of the Jacob Wetterling kidnapping, and The Cold War. She also reflects on concerns that are still impactful today, including gentrification, racial disparities, LGBT issues, and her overall concerns about the political climate.https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/tc-ohp_interviews_stp/1059/thumbnail.jp
Idiopathic Toe Walking Treatment Methods
No full textChildren’s walking and gait mechanics are ever changing as they are growing. Toe walking behavior is considered normal until the age of two. If there is no underlying condition contributing to the toe walking pattern, it’s considered idiopathic in nature. There are many different treatment options available ranging from conservative methods such as orthotic use to surgical intervention.
Research Question: The purpose of this review is to compare and contrast the studies conducted on three treatment methods: ankle foot orthotics, serial casting, and surgical lengthening intervention. These three options seem to be the three most common treatment methods but have never been compared together in a single review.
Participants would be selected based on inclusion criteria into two treatment groups. One group would receive serial casting for 6 weeks and then proceed into ankle-foot orthotics after serial casting was completed. The other treatment group would receive ankle-foot orthotics without serial casting. The third treatment group would be a patient population that has already been selected for surgical intervention to resolve their toe walking behavior. All three groups would be tested for range of motion at hips, knees and ankles, six-minute walk test, and complete a walk on a Gait Rite mat that will collect more data about their gait mechanics. Tests will be completed at the beginning, six months into the study, and at the conclusion of the study. Comparisons will be made on all the data collected from each participant group to determine which treatment produced the best results
Episode 5: Mychal Thom: Chief Diversity Officer
No full textIn this episode of One Heart, Mychal Thom, who serves as the Chief Diversity Officer at Concordia University, St. Paul, shares about his background, how CSP serves a diverse student population, and how this work aligns with our mission and promise as a Christ-centered Lutheran university
Emily Willis
Get PDFBIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Emily Schroeder Willis is a Caucasian female born on August 8, 1978. She is the middle child of her family. She has an older brother and a younger sister. Her father worked in a bookstore. Her mother was a stay-at-home mom. Willis grew up in the southern part of Roseville. She was raised in a religious household with all family members involved with the church. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Willis reminisces on summers spent in her grandmother\u27s swimming pool and weekends at the family cabin. She explains how her financial situation growing up has influenced her spending habits as an adult. Willis recalls her after school tradition of snacking on food purchased on her walk home from the bus stop with her siblings during grade school. Later in the interview, she fondly remembers a poetry group she was a part of during high school. Willis ends the interview by discussing her reaction to the case of Rodney King.https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/tc-ohp_interviews_stp/1083/thumbnail.jp
Episode 29: Paul von Kampen: A Heart for Music
No full textPaul von Kampen serves as the Director of Choral Activities and Director of Church & School Relations Through the Fine Arts at CSP. He shares about his passion for music and how students can be part of something unique and special as members of music ensembles. As the lead for A Concordia St. Paul Christmas, Paul lays out his vision for this festive concert, which will be held December 8-10
MENSTRUAL CYCLE AND ACL INJURY RISK IN WOMENS BASKETBALL
No full textThis research project explores the potential relationship between the menstrual cycle and increased risk of female collegiate basketball players sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. This paper will illustrate why females are more likely to have this occur. A survey will be distributed to Division 1, 2, and 3 collegiate female basketball players to assess their experience with ACL injuries in relation with their menstrual cycles. Data will be analyzed using a Chi-Square Test of Independence, and a p value of 0.05 will be used. The results of this study will be used to inform coaches, athletes, and trainers about the potential heightened risk of sustaining an ACL injury during the menstrual cycle and to develop preventative programs and strategies for collegiate athletes. This project will allow for better care and insight for athletes in the future
Understanding Wellness in Law Enforcement: A Crisis
Get PDFThis study investigates the perceptions of current licensed peace officers in Minnesota regarding reforming their profession. From 2017 to 2020, more police officers in the United States died by suicide than officers killed by gunfire, assaults, crashes, or accidents in the line of duty (Officer Down Memorial Page, 2023 & Blue H.E.L.P, 2023). These statistics present a wellness crisis in the policing profession that deserves immediate attention. There have been worldwide calls for changes in policing from people outside of law enforcement, but few incorporate the practical insights of police officers and even fewer are concerned with officer wellness aspects.
In contrast, this research seeks input from active peace officers currently serving their communities in an attempt to understand the wellness crisis in law enforcement and improve the profession. This qualitative research project uses a grounded theory-informed approach to analyze individual interview data and ultimately unveil reform recommendations from actively serving peace officers. Findings reveal strategies to adjust the systems of education, state and local governments, and law enforcement to better support the wellbeing of current and future officers, as well as community members’ quality of life