When I think about me now and compare myself to me before starting this OTD program, I have a new outlook on the profession and the work that still needs to be done. Before starting this program I was content with sitting in the background within my place of employment. This program helped me realized as the program progressed that occupational therapy practitioners still needs to do research to support the profession. I also realized it is critical to for me to continue to read evidenced-based articles in order for me to be effective within my profession. I learned while in the 734 course from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) sensory integration guideline there was not a lot of strong evidence to support the recommendations.
