Occupational segregation

questions, and recommendations for other research. Even though many historical events were in the past, they still have an overwhelming influence of the shortcomings of African Americans in shaping cultural identity. The impact of race, slavery, segregation of schools, and depression, around the 1960’s has led to the shortcomings of African Americans in the 21st century. The short comings that African Americans are faced with are culturally lacking socioeconomically, education, employment, two…

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…

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…

As I entered college, I knew I wanted to be an Occupational Therapist. I also knew that I must have a job while going to school because college tuition is expensive and my extra circular activity requires me to pay dues. I feel like my stress level nearly double since being in college. I remember my high school teacher telling my class that college is much harder. I think that they partially correct. I do not think college is academically harder, yes they are challenging, but I am taking courses…

as other important things 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…

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…

Occupational Therapy has a rich history based on people that wanted to do something different than what was considered right or moral at the time and those who decided to try new techniques to help people who were not considered to be “curable”. The profession of Occupational Therapy focuses on getting the patient back to or as close to their normal, everyday activities through the use of adapting the environment and different exercises. The different ways that Occupational Therapist help…

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…