Occupational science

children, in addition to experience in the occupational therapy field. Similarly, I have tried to get as much on hand experience as possible throughout my life, and strive to learn and understand everything possible about my chosen field of study. I understand that entering a helping profession can be time consuming in addition to being mentally, and emotionally challenging, and my dedication to teaching others will allow me to thrive in my chosen field of occupational therapy. I have realized…

Many felt as if it challenged their processing skills greatly. Processing skills are defined as “Occupational performance skills [e.g., ADL process skills, school process skills] observed as a person (1) selects, interacts with, and uses task tools and materials; (2) carries out individual actions and steps; and (3) modifies performance when problems are…

Why the profession of occupational therapy will flourish in the 21st century. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 51(1), 11-24. Retrieved from http://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=1861753 Summary It has been believed that occupation has a therapeutic effect on humans since the founding of Occupational Therapy. Occupation can be defined as the relationship between occupational form and occupational performance. Occupational performance is the doing and occupational form is the…

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…

Occupational therapists treat the ill and disabled through therapeutic use of everyday activities. They work to develop, improve, and recover skills necessary for the patient’s daily living. Important qualities for an occupational therapist include compassion, communication skills, writing skills, creativity, flexibility, and patience. A therapist must be able to communication through both speech and writing in order to properly execute treatment, as well as explain the treatment to the patient…

students. After meticulous research on possible career paths based on my interests, I came to an answer for all of these questions--I desired to pursue a career in occupational therapy. It is an occupational therapist’s job to aid patients develop, recover, and improve skills needed for daily living and working. It is required that occupational therapist possess exceptional people skills and a strong desire to help people rehabilitate from physical and mental injuries. So, the question presents…

about Occupational Therapy when interviewing Ms. Kristen Dorwart-Marsh of the Regional Rehabilitation Institute in Rapid City, South Dakota. Ms. Dorwart-Marsh was very excited to meet with me and spread information about the career of Occupational Therapy. We discussed the job duties, ways to get into occupational therapy, skills needed for the job, and the job outlook. When discussing what schooling was required to become an Occupational therapist, she told me that she has a Master of Science…

Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy are very similar professions. Often people get them confused with one another and use them interchangeably or even think the two are synonyms. However there are significant differences between the two. An easy way to remember is to look at the words themselves. The word occupation means “an activity in which a person is engaged”. The word physical however means “of or pertaining to the body”. The definitions are good clues into their differences. The job…

I have chosen occupational therapy to be my vocation because the human body never ceases to amaze me. Whether it may take a little encouragement or a reality check, the minute humans desire self-improvement miracles can happen. I find this aspect admirable especially among our elders, which is the reason I want to pursue occupational therapy in rehabilitation. During my volunteer hours, I witnessed a frail, elderly woman who went from denying any possibilities of improvement, to getting in her…

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…