Occupational Outlook Handbook

It is easy to take for granted the ability to complete everyday responsibilities. I chose Occupational Therapy because of the optimistic outlook of health-related challenges. OT meets my personal interests of serving people in a truly impactful way by targeting function at the highest level of independence possible for quality lifestyle, because disability should never obstruct potential for success. In preparation for achieving my short-term goal for application and acceptance into graduate…

Occupational Therapy for Pediatrics Occasionally, life takes us through unexpected paths. When my son was a three years old, I began to notice that his development did not correspond to his age. My son could not trace straight lines in any direction; he also had difficulties with drawing and holding a crayon. At the beginning, I thought it was normal, but still, as a mother, I started paying more attention, and soon I realized that it was not normal, and I began to worry. I came to the decision…

I remember the first time I found out about occupational therapy, I had just began working in a pediatric facility for speech and language and occupational therapy. In the beginning it was difficult to understand these two professions. However, once I learned and gained experience on both these therapies, I was fascinated of what occupational therapy consisted of. I was able to observer the Occupational Therapist at my job, she was able to explain in certain details about the phase of the…

There are many health benefits to engaging in leisurely activities. This paper will discus how these activities not only help to maintain physical and social health, but they also give the participant a sense of purpose, and allow them to develop new skills and independence. Leisure activities are important for both those with and without disabilities. Experiences vary from person to person and different leisurely activities are important to different people. Leisure activities such as sports…

compassion, and tenderness are my main qualities, which have been essential to who I am as a person. I seek a career in occupational therapy, which requires such traits. Occupational therapy aids disabled individuals to overcome challenges that interfere with their daily life. My ambition to become an occupational therapist comes from the adoration I have for my brothers, who require occupational therapy. My brother, Andrew, has severe autism, ADHD, OCD, and bipolar disorder. He is unable to…

Julia’s current occupational responses, engagement in school occupations, and behaviors can be best described using the occupational adaptation (OA) framework. The OA framework is based on the belief that humans have an innate drive for mastery. Unlike other occupational therapy models (e.g., MOHO, PEOP, and EHP) in which occupation and adaptation have a hierarchical relationship, the OA framework explains occupation and adaptation as an integrated constructs with non-hierarchical relationship.…

When breaking down the complete problem, there are two minor issues that we want to solve with the help of integrating this class into the PT and OT curriculum. The main problem we want to address with this proposal is the issue that physical and occupational therapy students do not have the chance to work alongside each other in a learning environment before entering fieldwork and the professional workplace. The other area of concern that we hope to address within this proposal includes having…

Sitting in the exam room after a stroke: frightened, isolated, and uncertain of the future. The doctor enters the room to discuss the prognosis and rehabilitation plan, including occupational therapy. She refers the patient to me, a caregiver, a daughter, a friend, and most importantly, a person who has compassion for others. I can positively change the patient’s life and advocate for them. Helping others will always be an enriching experience. When experiencing a medical challenge, it is…

want to try, or simply just hearing a new story from a client. This is the career that I can see myself waking up in the morning and being excited to go into work. My level of creativity and interest in psychology makes for an excellent match with occupational therapy as it incorporates a wide range of psychological factors and requires you to understand people both mentally and physically. Academically, the knowledge that I have acquired over the years has helped to prepare me for what is ahead…

Yin Yin Khaing CHB 550 – Fall Semester 2016 Connection to Graduate Study Paper Occupational therapy is a profession that addresses the vital importance of people’s psychological and physical need as well as emotional well-being. Occupational therapists focus on taking care of their clients through a holistic view by looking at how clients’ personal factors influence their recovery processes. In addition, occupation therapy practitioners are an important part of teaching and educating individuals…