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Question: What’s the difference between Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT)? Both are vital in healthcare, but each has its own unique approach to rehabilitation and wellness. 🔹OT focuses on helping patients perform daily life activities, adapting to environments, and using creative solutions for better living. 🔹PT concentrates on physical rehabilitation, improving strength, and mobility. In our two-year Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program, you will learn to assist individuals of all ages to overcome physical and cognitive challenges, enabling them to live fuller, more independent lives. Whether you’re assisting a child with developmental disabilities or helping an elderly patient adapt to their home environment, your role as an OTA is about making meaningful impacts every day. Explore a different path to working in healthcare. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dfJmAQSt

Occupational Therapy Career Close-Up On a personal note....Chris, our guest, is my niece-in-law 😍 I had the privilege of watching her journey play out. And when, in October, she shared some surprises as a new OT in a hospital setting, I thought - my listeners and teens need to hear this! Highlights: -Job shadowing is critical for deciding between speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. -OT school prerequisites vary, so students must research the requirements for each school they are considering. -OT doctoral programs are very intensive three-year programs with no summers off. -Finding a work-life balance and not taking work home is an adjustment for new occupational therapists. https://buff.ly/3PZwpqb

Occupational Therapy Career Close-Up On a personal note....Chris, our guest, is my niece-in-law 😍 I had the privilege of watching her journey play out. And when, in October, she shared some surprises as a new OT in a hospital setting, I thought - my listeners and teens need to hear this! Highlights: -Job shadowing is critical for deciding between speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. -OT school prerequisites vary, so students must research the requirements for each school they are considering. -OT doctoral programs are very intensive three-year programs with no summers off. -Finding a work-life balance and not taking work home is an adjustment for new occupational therapists. https://buff.ly/3PZwpqb

🌀👂 Does your child have trouble with textures, sounds, or movement? Sensory integration in occupational therapy might be the key! Occupational therapists use sensory integration techniques to help children with sensory processing issues navigate everyday environments. This therapy can improve motor coordination, attention, and emotional regulation. Have you tried sensory integration therapy? Share your experiences!

🌟 Exploring Tunnels in Occupational Therapy 🌈🧒 Tunnels aren’t just for trains! In occupational therapy, tunnels are fantastic tools for children’s development. Let’s dive into how they benefit our little explorers: 🌟Sensory Exploration: Crawling through tunnels provides a sensory-rich experience. The enclosed space stimulates touch, proprioception, and spatial awareness. 🌟Motor Skills: Crawling helps strengthen core muscles, improve coordination, and enhance gross motor skills. Plus, it’s loads of fun! 🌟Spatial Awareness: Tunnels challenge kids to navigate tight spaces, boosting their understanding of body position and movement. 🌟Imagination: Tunnels transform into secret caves, wormholes, or magical passages. Encourage imaginative play! Activities with Tunnels: 🌟 Obstacle Course: Set up an obstacle course with tunnels, pillows, and other props. Kids can crawl, climb, and explore. 🌈 Hide-and-Seek: Hide toys or objects inside the tunnel. Kids love peeking in and discovering surprises! 🚀 Storytime Adventures: Read stories about tunnels (like “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”). Then, let kids act out the journey through their own tunnel. 🎨 Decorate Your Tunnel: Use fabric, stickers, or glow-in-the-dark tape to personalize the tunnel. Let creativity flow! Remember, tunnels encourage movement, creativity, and social interaction. So, let’s tunnel our way to growth! 🌟🧒🌟 #OccupationalTherapy #ChildDevelopment #Playtime #TunnelFun #OTLife

Join us for a heartwarming tale! Discover how Occupational Therapy empowered a child to ride a bicycle. It's a beautiful example of how OT can transform lives and unlock a world of possibilities for children with special needs.⁠ ⁠ Here's how OT can benefit your child:⁠ ⁠ ⭐ Improves motor skills and coordination⁠ ⁠ ⭐ Enhances sensory processing⁠ ⁠ ⭐ Boosts self-care and independence⁠ ⁠ Share this reel and help raise awareness about the incredible benefits of Occupational Therapy. Together, let's create a world where every child can reach their full potential 🩵⁠ ⁠ [ Fragile X Syndrome, Autism, OT, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Sensory Processing, Coordination]

I got this question: what’s my advice in helping you as an occupational therapist get into hand therapy without a clinical rotation in hand therapy? Hey there, it’s Hoang Tran. I’m an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist, and my job here is to help OTs develop their clinical skills or business skills so they can have more choices in their career. https://lnkd.in/gPaam3F9

Get Ready for School with Ability Plus Therapy and No Limits Academy! Our Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists, along with our Exceptional Educators, have teamed up to share their top tips to help you and your student prepare for the new school year. Physical Therapy Tips: 🛌 Morning Stretch: Start your day with some bed stretches! It helps with transitions and flexibility. Practice range of motion and moving joints. 🚶♂️ Get Moving: Try sit-to-stands or a quick bike ride to get the blood circulating and boost brain function to prepare for learning! Occupational Therapy Tips: 🎒 Practice Skills: Ensure your child can open their backpacks, lunch boxes, and containers. It helps them feel confident and independent. 👕 Plan Ahead: Lay out clothes the night before and create a morning routine chart to keep things organized so you are not scrambling to get out the door. Speech Therapy Tips: 📚 Read Together: Whether your child is verbal or nonverbal, reading is essential. Use physical books or engaging YouTube stories, and model vocabulary with your student’s AAC device. Talk about what’s happening in the book and allow them to use their words (whether verbally or on the device) to add to the story too. Exceptional Educators Tips: ✏️ Be Prepared: Get your school supplies ready and plan on attending the open house. 🗣️ Communicate: Use communication devices at home to engage in fun conversations, ensuring your child is ready to talk when school starts. When we work together, we’ll make this school year the best one yet! 🚀 #backtoschool #tips #backtoschooltips #schooltips #schoolreadiness #therapytips #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #exceptionaleducation #therapeuticeducation #kidswithdisabilities #abilitynotdisability #abilityplustherapy #hopeforthefuture #nolimits #nolimitsacademy

School based OT can cover a huge variety of areas, all contributing to learning and participation in the educational environment. Did you know that handwriting is just ONE of the ways school based OT professionals support students? School based occupational therapy has a lot of skills in their toolbox to support students! What would you add to this list? https://lnkd.in/eFn9E4MJ Description: Image is a toolbox with the words School Based OT. Words around the image describe the roles of a school based occupational therapy provider: executive functioning skills, scissor skills, clothing fasteners, fine motor, visual motor skills, sensory needs, transition skills, tool use, handwriting, managing food containers, emotions, self regulation, self care skills like toileting and washing hands, social emotional skills, feeding, and getting around the school.

What being an OT means to me.