Occupational science

Early intervention programs are provided all over the United States to premature infants to age three, but sometimes it can even go beyond if approved during certain situations. Early intervention programs vary from state to state with rules and regulations, but overall it helps children that are born with disabilities or developmental delays during the time they should be developing the skills that a normal developing child would have developed. These children can be either be environmentally…

In regards to placement or map out of IEP for Bentley Barr. Per the evaluations that were conducted by Childwatch/Capital School District, Bentley’s family has been discussing the best options and we’re not sure we agree and would like to re-evaluate Bentley’s placement choice for the Wesley School for reasons to be further noted. I request Prior Written Notice to explain why Bentley was offered a two day program even though the IEP team thought that he needed to be awarded one more day, but…

Occupational therapy promotes health and well-being while considering the clients’ interests, values, habits, and roles (American Occupational Therapy Association, 2010). These occupations and activities give purpose and fulfillment to one’s life. To encourage their clients to resume participation in their daily activities, occupational therapists create plans and interventions best-suited for their clients. To eliminate addictive behaviors or add positive behaviors, occupational therapists can…

To be apart of their growth, celebrate the achievements and motivate them throughout the obstacles. I choose occupational therapy because I can see first hand results within my efforts to make a beneficial impact on the…

Marisol Elizondo What Occupational Therapy Means to Me Occupational therapy to me is working with people of all ages who need individualized assistance in performing daily activities to lead a more productive and meaningful life. As an occupational therapist assistant, you work with clients who have impairments which are preventing them from leading a normal life. In the role of an occupational therapist assistant you get to work individually with your clients and help them achieve their goals.…

Occupational therapy helps people to overcome or maintain what impairs them in everyday life. Listening to what the client needs, then providing a safe way for the client to perform daily activities. Giving clients the skills that are needed to function that have been lost due to work related injury, aging, disease, surgery, physical and mental disabilities. Explain your interest in becoming an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I really want to help people. A friend told how…

of importance by the illness groups. I learnt that a multidiscipline team approach is most effective, when we’re collaborating with other health professionals we are allowing for the rehabilitation of the individual as a whole. This means as an occupational therapist we are remaining client centred in our practice. Finally taking into account all the above mentioned factors, it can be seen that the…

Occupational Therapy Practice in Hospital-based Stroke Rehabilitation? I chose this article because I am very interested in learning more about the rehabilitation process and how effective that process is for stroke victims. Also, I find the topic in this specific article interesting because it focuses on explaining the impact rehab can have on a person while in the hospital immediately following his or her stroke. This article, like the other articles I chose, focus on how Occupational Therapy…

“Occupational therapy is helping assist people in regaining their daily occupations like bathing or taking care of their house so to promote health, well-being, and participation”. This broad statement describing occupational therapy (OT) was my intended response if someone had asked me what OT was, while we were on an elevator together. However, this basic statement, that was written down only a couple of weeks into the Master of OT Program, does not begin to cover the concepts, such as…

helpful to have an additional set of hands to ensure safety. During the co-treatment the OT will focus on assessing upper extremity function and fine motor coordination, while the PT will focus on positioning, balance and trunk control. A one-hour occupational therapy and physical therapy co-treatment with James will include: ● Acting out animals: Both the OT and PT facilitate vestibular and proprioceptive sensory integration by acting out animals and their behaviors with parents/siblings,…