The occupational therapy discipline is built on several foundational theories that are fascinating, but they can also feel drawn out and extremely challenging to digest. Because of this, we’ve decided to assist OT students, OTA students, and OT practitioners by providing summarized highlights of the OT frames of reference, all in one place. But first, […]
Goal writing in occupational therapy can feel tough. Goal writing correctly and effectively can be even tougher. This is especially true when you’re an OT student or are a new grad occupational therapist. This article will help simplify the goal writing process for OTs working in adult rehab settings, such as inpatient rehab, subacute rehab, […]
We’re thrilled to feature this article written by early intervention occupational therapist Allie Ruhl, OTR/L. Allie shares what a day in the life is like for her working in pediatric early intervention along with tips for working in this field of OT. To learn even more about early intervention OT, be sure to also check […]
A quick note from the author: I’m an occupational therapist, and I also have ADHD myself, so I’m writing from both sides: the therapist who can help manage it, and the person who lives with it every day. This article will not only include the research but also things I’ve tried along the way, which […]
For occupational therapy students who are just barely diving into their OT program’s studies, concrete and unchanging topics such as medical terminology are much more understandable than intangible concepts. At least in some OT graduate programs, we can physically see and touch the terms through cadaver labs and dissection. It is why the medical model […]
Have you just finished up your occupational therapy schooling and fieldwork and received your passing NBCOT® scores? If so, you’re more than ready to start the job search process! Once you find your ideal OT job, though, you won’t have a strong application without an official occupational therapy resume that makes you stand out from […]
Whether you are an OT working with a young child with cerebral palsy or an aging adult with multiple sclerosis, adaptive equipment has its place in occupational therapy intervention across the lifespan and for multiple health-related conditions. For OT students or new graduates, incorporating adaptive equipment education into therapy may seem overwhelming at first…simply because […]
As an occupational therapist, OT student or COTA working in any adult rehab setting, you will see your fair share of patients with a new or exacerbated diagnosis that affects their fine motor coordination. This can include a stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, or any other illness that affects the patient’s […]
Having survived several challenging years of occupational therapy school, we have to be honest…learning about theories, models, and frameworks in school isn’t always one of the most fun or exciting aspects of becoming an OT. However, after practicing occupational therapy for several years now, it’s now easy for us to see the importance of these […]
Adhering to sternal precautions after open heart surgery can be quite a challenge. Just ask any of your patients post-op and they’ll let you know how hard it is! If you think about, how often do you automatically use your arms during daily activities like getting up from a low surface, dressing, or carrying something? […]