Occupational science

Forensic Scientist helps investigate crimes by collecting and analyzing crime scene evidence (Occupational Outlook Handbook). The scientist can have a focus of the crime scene or laboratory work. Forensic scientist needs some knowledge in writing for the lab reports needed after an investigation. This work environment interested me as a begin high school being in a program from the Chattanooga Police Department. In the program, we learned the lifestyle of the officers and everyday scenarios they…

lymphedema, statistical data of lymphedema, causes of lymphedema, the role of the occupational therapist in lymphedema management, and why it is important to maintain normal limb to promote quality of life and increase participation in…

Also early intervention improved speech in children with autism spectrum disorder (Hansel, 2013). Also if ABA therapy is successful it can decrease the need for remediation later on in life. There are several different styles of ABA therapy depending on the therapist or even school districts that the child receives therapy in. The most common type is discrete trial training. Discrete trial training “is a style of teaching that uses a series of trials to teach each step of a desired behavior or…

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…

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…

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…