Occupational Outlook Handbook

1. This observations takes place in the gym of LifeSteps between a Garrett and the Occupational Therapist (OT). Garrett is a 13-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with ADHD and anger problems. The OT and Garrett were sitting on the swing talking about how Garrett’s day at school was. He began by saying that he did not have a good day because of another kid named Chris. Garrett said that Chris was very annoying and that he didn’t like Chris at all. Garrett also stated that no one in the class…

According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, “Transitions or movements occur throughout an individual’s life” (“Transitions,” n.d.). “Each person navigates through different life stages, settings, and situations” (“Transitions,” n.d.). A transition that I recently experienced was the terminus of a major relationship. Transitions can have a positive or negative impact on an individual’s occupation (Tebo, 2015). As professionals, our occupations may be affected by the vicissitudes…

Occupational Therapy has a rich history based on people that wanted to do something different than what was considered right or moral at the time and those who decided to try new techniques to help people who were not considered to be “curable”. The profession of Occupational Therapy focuses on getting the patient back to or as close to their normal, everyday activities through the use of adapting the environment and different exercises. The different ways that Occupational Therapist help…

The question every occupational therapist receives is “What is occupational therapy?” We are often mistaken for and confused with physical therapists and our value and message is not always recognized. The implementation of the Centennial Vision provides a framework that allows the importance of occupational therapy to better reach patients, healthcare colleagues and policymakers. Obtaining a master’s degree in occupational therapy will allow me to continue with my education in the field I love…

exactly is occupational therapy? Occupational therapy is “An artful blend of science and simplicity, therapeutic authenticity” (Warren, “Occupational Therapy). In “Occupational Therapy”, a poem written by Joan T. Warren, a plethora of information reveals many aspects of what occupational therapists accomplish on a daily basis. The themes of diversity and variability are prevalent throughout the poem and is exemplified through the various foundations of education required to become an…

Congress. That day 650 Occupational Therapy practitioners and students from 28 states visited to legislators on Capitol Hill as part of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Hill Day. On Hill day all the participants shared how occupational therapy can improve outcomes while cutting costs by helping people regain their function and independence and return to being active members of society. I am a student and want to do further study (research) on Occupational Therapy for…

Occupational Therapy Improves autism lives Iesha Nixon Brown Mackie College Composition II Januarys, 21, 2016 Occupational Therapy Improves The Lives Of Those With Autism Some people disagree that occupational therapy should be used as a form of therapy to improve the lives of the many people who suffer from autism. However, Corinna Laurie specialist occupational therapist and author of the article Why is occupational therapy important for children with autism? states “There are,…

and I am grateful to be leaving with the knowledge you and your team have so kindly shared with me. Your ability to spread knowledge, compassion, and smiles is out of this world! Thanks to you, I now know what the fundamentals of being a great occupational therapist consist of. You are truly astonishing at the work you perform and I hope to one day make you proud and be as great of an OT as you are. Your student, Celest Herrera Ms. Yasmin, There are no words to express how thankful and…

emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. Occupational Therapy and rehabilitation Therapy are two similar, yet very different forms of therapy. They also are both play a role in helping patients deal with a drastic physical change in their life, or something they were born with. Most times these patients have some form of disability that makes their life more difficult than someone with a fully functioning body, this can become frustrating and seem hopeless. Occupational Therapy helps these…

If you love helping people, therapy would be a good career choice. When thinking of therapy, there are hundreds of different options. Choosing the one that best fits your personality and interests will probably be the hardest part of the process. If you can figure out which career in therapy best suits you, therapy can be an amazing career path to take. When finding one that best suits you, looking into the prerequisites may be stressful, but will also be very beneficial to you. Knowing what…