Occupational therapists (OT) are health care professionals who support people to fully engage in daily life. But what is the role of an occupational therapist? In general, these career professionals use everyday activities therapeutically to treat patients who are disabled, ill, or injured. They assist and help these patients until recovery and improvement of skills […]
Many people know what an occupational therapist does, but only a handful are familiar with the duties and responsibilities of an occupational therapy assistant (OTA), much less the fact that such a position exists. This is a great career choice with one of the most in-demand jobs in the healthcare field. There are plenty of […]
Neurofibromatosis is primarily a genetic disorder that affects approximately 1 in 3,000-4,000 individuals in the United States (2019, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke). Tumors, usually noncancerous, form and attach to nerve tissue across the body. There are 3 types of neurofibromatosis disorders: NF Type 1: Type 1 is oftentimes displayed during childhood between […]
Working parents, especially of younger children who aren’t in school, oftentimes feel guilty for having to go to work all of the time. They wonder if their time spent away from their children (especially if it’s both parents working), negatively impacts their young ones in any way. Unfortunately, in numerous family situations, both parents have […]
Every parenting blog, every childhood foundation, and every pediatric research organization has their designated online soapbox. On top of each of those soapboxes is a block of guilt trips loudly stating that you, the parent, must provide your children with a structured day as well as a structured life. For the most part, there is […]
This topic of discussion goes beyond describing a shy or timid kiddo. Selective mutism is classified as an anxiety disorder in which a child demonstrates the inability to speak in certain social settings such as school or other community environments. Usually, the child will still speak in settings in which they feel the most comfortable. […]
What do pediatric occupational therapists do? Pediatric occupational therapists focus on helping children develop the skills they need to grow into independent, functional adults. Injures, physical impairment and a host of other issues can affect a child’s ability to progress normally through the stages of cognitive or social development or perform common tasks. What Do […]
Pediatric occupational therapists play a critical role in society as they work to enable patients in everyday meaningful activities. They come to the rescue when a child’s ability to love independently is disrupted by injury or illness. Here are some of the reasons to work in pediatric occupational therapy. Reasons to Work in Pediatric Occupational […]
Is it that time? Has your child reached an age where you, the parent, are confident enough to teach him or her the basics of riding a bike? Well, that’s great and congratulations. You proudly wrench the training wheels off, assist your child with his helmet, and then guide him to his bike seat. Both […]
Working in occupational therapy has a wide range of benefits. In addition to an attractive salary, you also get an opportunity to work with people from different age groups and get to enjoy a fulfilling career. Here are some of the benefits of working in occupational therapy. Benefits of Working in Occupational Therapy This article […]
