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Why choose #OccupationalTherapy as YOUR profession? Join #OccupationalTherapist Alejandro as he reflects on his journey: "I volunteered at a camp for children with special needs as a high school freshman. After a week of watching the camp counselors helping the campers adapt to their environment and provide an incredible experience, I asked what profession the counselors worked in. When I found out they were occupational therapy practitioners, I went home and began my research." Learn more about occupational therapy: https://ow.ly/hrV050TfIJF #OccupationalTherapy #WhyChooseOT

Health care practitioners are increasingly recognizing trauma and its associated long-term negative consequences. Read how Tamerill Faison, OTD, MS, OTR/L is preparing Towson University occupational therapy students to provide trauma-informed care during their fieldwork experience: https://bit.ly/3Xw0Clu #PTSD #PTSDMonth

How thrilled we are to have Cindy Wieman as the host of our upcoming webinar, 'Enhance Your OT Impact Before PBS Arrives'! Beyond providing direct client services, Cindy is dedicated to empowering fellow occupational therapists with the skills needed to deliver exceptional care. Her vision and commitment to quality care make her a driving force in creating positive outcomes for individuals with behaviour support needs. Stay tuned, because during our webinar, we'll also be launching our brand-new PBS course, co-created with the insightful Cindy Wieman. We can't wait to share more with you! 🎉👀" Link to the webinar is in the comments. #positivebehavioursupport #occupationaltherapists #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapystudent

Why choose #OccupationalTherapy as YOUR profession? Join #OccupationalTherapist Julia as she reflects on her journey: "I've worked in pediatric OT most of my career and my most memorable experience was when I worked with a prosthetist to develop and train a child with an upper limb deficiency so he could play hockey with his prosthetic that was specially designed for his favorite sport." Learn more about occupational therapy: https://ow.ly/svVx50QsFvA #OccupationalTherapy #WhyChooseOT

Our mixed-method research study was #justpublished in the Journal of Occupational Therapy Education. Collaborating with my colleague Jacqueline Achon, we explored the use of experiential simulation in higher education. This innovative approach allowed graduate occupational therapy students at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences to experience the physical challenges of aging, fostering critical empathetic skills and better preparing them for clinical practice and fieldwork. #simulationinhighereducation #mixedmethod #highereducation #empathy #occupationaltherapy

Did you know… As Occupational Therapists, we traditionally support literacy development by focusing on prerequisite skills (e.g., visual-motor like hand eye coordination) and perceptual abilities (spatial awareness body awareness, and directional awareness), fine motor skills, cognitive and executive functions (e.g., planning ahead, following multi step instructions and managing distractions) and sensory processing. 👉 Follow us to learn more! #LiteracyDevelopment #WorldLiteracyDay #OccupationalTherapy

When do you reflect? Reflective practice is key in the therapeutic space. As an occupational therapist I use reflection all the time. - In the car between appointments - Writing my notes, reports, goal setting and evaluation - Feeding back to parents and schools How often do you reflect within supervision? Now I don’t mean just share a clinical case, or think about how to put some CPD into practice. Here are some ways you can dive deeper into your reflective practice. - Use a technique for reflection or a model of reflective practice? - Look at it from the service users perspective? - Explore if you’d make changes should you face a similar situation again? - What would those changes look like? - Do you revisit challenging situations weeks or a month after they have passed? Would your perspective have changed? Give it a go. If this is helpful, save this for later and share with someone else who might use this in their practice. #reflectivepractice #OTsupervision #occupationaltherapy #schoolbasedOT #independentOT

Occupational and physical therapists are your partners in progress! Occupational therapists help you regain independence in daily life, while physical therapists enhance your strength and balance. Together, they play a crucial role in rehabilitation and pain management. Follow Therapeutic Touch for more health insights! #TherapyForLife #RehabilitationHeroes #StrengthAndBalance #IndependentLiving #HealthInsights #TherapeuticTouch

If your kiddo experiences difficulty in their day-to-day activities and they seem to be going through more challenges than the average child, it might be time to consider occupational therapy. The professional support and guidance provided by Square Peg Therapies might be what your child needs to cope with their environment–at home, in school, and the general community. Our highly skilled occupational therapists(OT) core focus is function and independent participation. Our OT’s are experts in sensory processing, self care and fine motor skillsand address activities like handwriting, dressing, feeding, poor coordination with sports, toilet training, sensory issues including sensitivity. So, if your little one is struggling with showing their independence or performing daily activities, contact us today and let us start evaluating and assessing their needs. Their independence is our priority! . . #squarepegtherapies #squarepegfits #lifeskills #daytoday #incorporateroutines #schedules #selfcontrol #concentration #bedtimeroutine #takingabath #brushingteeth #gettingdressed #readingabook #turningofflights #intentionaldailyactivities #repeatedapplication #copingwithemotions #copingwithstress #independentparticipation

Occupational and physical therapists are your partners in progress! Occupational therapists help you regain independence in daily life, while physical therapists enhance your strength and balance. Together, they play a crucial role in rehabilitation and pain management. Follow Therapeutic Touch for more health insights! #TherapyForLife #RehabilitationHeroes #StrengthAndBalance #IndependentLiving #HealthInsights #TherapeuticTouch