Sensory-Based Interventions in the School Setting: Perspectives of Paraeducators
OT Research Article Spotlight: Sensory-Based Interventions in the School Setting: Perspectives of Paraeducators
Ending the week on a positive note…
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month and Stroke Awareness month, I have provided a wealth of resources in these two areas, in addition to resources for home care occupational therapy, AOTA and AOTF webinars, and more! These stories have helped my week end on a positive note. Occupational therapy 13-year-old Cedar Rapids girl excited …
Ending the week on a positive note…
May appears to be the month for many observances. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, National Stroke Awareness Month, contains Teachers’ Appreciation Week, and so much more. In addition to observances, there are also celebrations with Mother’s Day being celebrated this Sunday. I hope everyone is able to …
Reading as an Occupation: What I read in April
Interesting month of reading indeed! My focus for 2021 with reading was to have no hard and fast rules. I just wanted to enjoy reading and learning through books. I have been successful with achieving that goal! With books that can improve occupational therapy practice, I have a clear vision of the skills that I …
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OT Research Article Spotlight: Recruitment and Retention of Occupational Therapy Practitioners and Students of Color.
Recruitment and Retention of Occupational Therapy Practitioners and Students of Color: A Qualitative Study.
Ending the week on a positive note…
How is tomorrow the first day of May?! Wasn’t it yesterday we were rejoicing that 2020 was finally over? We are at the point where the slow countdown to 2022 is almost upon us? I hope everyone’s 2021 is as close to normal as possible. I continue to incredibly busy, but I remain grateful that …
How to get accepted into OT/OTA School.
Strategies to get accepted into Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant School Applying to an occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant program is a process and any misstep along the way can negatively impact admission because of the competitive nature of occupational therapy programs. When does planning begin when applying to an occupational therapy or …
Ending the Week on a Positive Note…
I have to say that I miss AOTA in-person. I believe that this year the location was beautiful San Diego, California. However, I trust that this online conference will still be a great learning experience! The big this month is the AOTA conference is happening basically all month long with live and on-demand presentations. I …
Free Resource. Where to Start Research Topic Sheet: Yoga and the Role of Occupational Therapy.
Sometimes, the most difficult part of completing a literature review for a research project is finding the articles. Some research topics will net you hundreds of results and reviewing each article can be daunting. A Where to Start Research Topic Sheet provides a list of articles on topics within the field of occupational therapy …
Reading as an Occupation: What I read in March
Early this year, I really felt that I had lost my reading mojo. For the first couple of months of 2021, I leaned into comfort reading and while my reads were lovely, they were really not very OT related. I am slowly getting back into reading a variety of genres, with some books touching on …
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