Benjamin Canter, OTD

Experience

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  Skidmore College

  Jan 2018 - Sept 2018

  Research Assistant

  - Worked in Language and Social Development Laboratory. Reviewed, transcribed and annotated video data from a longitudinal study on the correlation of language input on language output during infancy and early childhood. - Tested participants for cross-sectional studies on symbolic reasoning and perception of infinity in children

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  Theraplay NYC

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Counselor/Intern

  - Worked alongside pediatric PTs and OTs at 6 week camp for differently abled children ages 3-7, including children with diagnoses of cerebral palsy, deafness, echolalia, ADHD, autism, and sensory processing disorder.- Assisted OTs in leading daily group therapy including fine motor coordination and social skills sessions- Accumulated 100+ shadowing hours with OTs and PTs

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  Skidmore College

  Dec 2018 - May 2020

  - Mentor for Bridges to Skidmore Integrative Dance Project- Worked with teens and adults with developmental and intellectual differences including individuals with Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Fragile X, pediatric stroke/TBI, to rehearse and perform integrated dance performances- Assisted in leading activities for the class including choreographing and teaching wheelchair-adaptable dances- Also held this position for the 2018-2019 academic year. - Oversaw all operations of the Bridges Interdisciplinary Laboratory - Primary investigator on the study “The Impact of Integrative Dance on Quality of Life in High Risk Populations” including developmentally disabled, geriatric, and college populations.- Recruited and Coordinated pre and post-testing for 120+ participants- Trained and oversaw 3 research assistants, facilitated weekly lab meetings - Conduct pre and post-testing of participants using Wii Balance Boards in balance studies for the study “Integrative Dance for Adults with Down Syndrome: Effects on Postural Stability.”- Responsible for administrative tasks relating to research, including scheduling, reserving testing rooms, etc.

  • Group Mentor

    Jan 2020 - May 2020

  • Lab Manager

    Dec 2019 - May 2020

  • Research Assistant

    Dec 2018 - May 2020
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  Burke Rehabilitation Hospital

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Intern

  - Volunteered 80+ hours alongside PTs & OTs assisting with administration of assessments & rehabilitation exercises for patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injury, etc. Had experiences in both inpatient and outpatient locations.

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  The New Jewish Home

  Jul 2020 - now

  Volunteer Research Assistant

  Working with other researchers and medical professionals at The New Jewish Home Research Institute on Aging to study COVID-19 in the geriatric population. Our work examines predictors of COVID-19 survivability and COVID-related functional decline through a chart review of approximately 400 cases.

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  Boston University Sargent College

  Sept 2021 - now

  Research Assistant

  Assist on research projects on occupational therapy and cancer rehabilitation, including a mixed-method study on parenting while living with cancer. Responsible for literature search, interview transcription, and data analysis and interpretation.

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  BOSTON VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

  Dec 2021 - now

  Research Associate

  Responsible for study design, data collection, analysis and interpretation, and manuscript writing for multiple projects exploring:1) The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the implementation of VA’s Life Sustaining Treatment Decisions Initiative using electronic health record review and data abstraction techniques.2) The role of psychiatric professionals in end-of-llfe goals of care conversations

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  Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation

  May 2023 - now

  Instructor and Research Assistant