The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)

Read our op-ed on the role of occupational therapy in pain management and how OTs can play a key role in Canada’s opioid crisis- https://buff.ly/4867PM8 “Inclusion of occupational therapy in all primary care settings across Canada can work to fill gaps and help to address and relieve multiple stressors on the healthcare system, including in pain and chronic disease management, the provision of mental health services, and injury/disease prevention.”

OTs are well positioned to play a leadership role on healthcare teams because... ---------- Les ergothérapeutes sont bien placés pour jouer un rôle de leader au sein des équipes de soins de santé parce que... #OTmonth #Moisdelergothérapie #Leadership

Rédigez un article pour la revue Actualités ergothérapiques! https://buff.ly/3wNq5vk 👉 Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements et soumettre votre article, veuillez contacter Liz à l'adresse otnoweditor@caot.ca.

🗨️ #AskforOT and sign the petition today! https://buff.ly/3Y23UNk ---------- 🗨️ Revendiquez l'ergothérapie et signez la pétition maintenant! https://buff.ly/3Y23UNk

What leadership skills do OTs embody? Here's what you said... Add more in the comment below 👇 ---------- Quelles sont les compétences de leadership des ergothérapeutes? Voici ce que vous avez dit... Ajoutez-en d'autres dans les commentaires ci-dessous 👇 #OTmonth #Moisdelergothérapie #Leadership

This is why OT needs to be covered as part of health benefits! 🗨️ Sign and share the #AskforOT petition today- https://buff.ly/3Y23UNk ---------- Voici pourquoi l'ergothérapie doit être couverte dans le cadre des prestations de santé! 🗨️ Signez et partagez la pétition Revendiquez l'ergothérapie maintenant- https://buff.ly/3Y23UNk #OTmonth #Moisdelergothérapie

#AskForOT and help us reach 10,000 signatures by the end of #OTmonth! 👉 Sign the petition- https://buff.ly/3Y23UNk 👉 Share it with your friends, family, and clients 👉 Visit our website for more Ask for OT advocacy resources ---------- Revendiquez l'ergothérapie et aidez-nous à atteindre 10 000 signatures d'ici la fin du #Moisdelergothérapie! 👉 Signez la pétition- https://buff.ly/3Y23UNk 👉 Partagez-la avec vos amis, votre famille et vos clients 👉 Visitez notre site web pour plus de ressources sur la défense des intérêts

Did you know that October is OT month? Did you know that our Clinical Director is the President of the Council of Alberta College of Occupational Therapists? Yep, it's true. Here is Arwen's message to the OTs of Alberta. #enhancinglivesacrossthespectrum #OTMonth #occupationaltherapy

Happy OT month to all you OTs, OTAs and to the clients that make our jobs so great! It’s an honour to work with you 🙏 #OTmonth #OT #SageHolisticOT #privatepractice #sageholisticot #wisdomclearinghealing #occupationaltherapy #psychotherapy

As we observe Occupational Therapy Month, it's essential to highlight the significant impact occupational therapy (OT) has on preschoolers. OT plays a critical role in helping young children develop the essential skills needed for daily life and learning. Here’s how OT makes a difference: 🔹 Fine Motor Skills: OT enhances hand-eye coordination and precision, vital for tasks like writing and self-care. 🔹 Gross Motor Skills: OT improves larger movements, boosting confidence in activities such as running and climbing. 🔹 Self-Care Skills: OT fosters independence in daily routines, preparing children for school and enhancing their self-esteem. By focusing on fun, play-based activities, OT engages children while promoting vital developmental milestones. Throughout this month, let’s continue to raise awareness of how OT empowers children to thrive and achieve their full potential! 🌈 #occupationaltherapymonth #earlychildhood #otforkids #childdevelopment #communityopsYEG #everychilddeservesagreatstart