Occupational segregation

Occupation is a commonly used model in occupational therapy practice. This model will be the focus of the paper and was chosen because it is a large aspect of occupational therapy. Although I have learned about this model in different classes, I wanted to learn more about it on my own to further understand about the use of it in practice. This being said, I chose a quantitative research article on MOHO. The article is survey-based and includes practicing occupational therapists. Body: The…

I think that occupational therapy allows a therapist client relationship that cannot be found in any other profession. In my clinical pediatric experience, I have found out how an occupational therapist has more than just one role in the child’s life. I have experienced appointments where the therapy is set-aside for a couple minutes or even the whole…

Occupational Therapists Make People Normal Again Merriam Webster defines occupational therapy (OT) as a therapy based on engagement in meaningful activities in daily life. Occupational therapists find themselves doing jobs most people do not have the patience for. These therapists have traits of caring, patience, and love. This practice of therapy has not existed forever. Like everything else in the world someone has to have the idea for something(s). Just like people need doctors, people need…

Unit 7: Occupational Engagement of the Adult Adulthood represents a time of increased independence and a decline in supervision and structure that is prominent in adolescents and childhood. The exact definition of what makes someone an adult is unclear; however, social characterization, changes in occupational engagement and a shift in roles explain the emergence of adulthood. Cronin and Mandich (2016) define the typical age span associated with early adulthood as 21 to 34 years of age. This age…

Brianne Kelly A00179233 Occupational therapy is not just a health profession, it is much more than that. Occupational therapy helps patients gain independence and confidence that allows them to participate in everyday life activities. Certain characteristics of an occupational therapist must include being caring, patient, precise, personable, creative, observant and a good problem solver. These are simply a few of the many qualities which make up a good Occupational Therapist. Each unique…

Ever since my dad was diagnosed with cancer, and I witnessed all that radiation therapists do to help cancer patients I have known that I wanted to be a radiation therapist. That was when I was a junior in high school and my desire to be a radiation therapist hasn’t changed since then. I took lifespan development because it was one of the recommended classes for the radiation therapy program. I had no idea what to expect from this class because I never took a psychology class before, but I am…

In this class presentation, it was interesting to play the role as a therapist and get a partial experience on what it would be like interacting with a client. In the occupational therapy field, practitioners are thrown into situations or unsure of the adaptive equipment they have in their storage unit, which means they will have to research additional information on their product. It was hard to search for what adaptive equipment I was given to present, especially with having no experience with…

Occupational therapy is another form of treatment that is basically used as way to help a person with Down syndrome adjust to everyday tasks with regards to their needs and abilities. Occupational therapy teaches self-care skills like eating, getting dressed, using computers, etc. Therapists can provide special tools to complete daily tasks, such as a pencil that is easier to grip for writing. At different ages, therapists offer different tools. In high school for example, the therapists helps…

understand the concepts and ideas of occupational science. By identifying my productive, pleasurable and combined occupation, I learned there are different meaning to each occupation that we do. For example, studying is my most productive occupation, it is associated with my identity as student and furthers my personal growth. Studying is goal driven, as a student, it dominates the majority of my time and is essential for me to become a successful occupational therapist. While reading is an…

inspiration for my pursuit in Occupational Therapy is my mom. She has been a nurse for the past fifteen years of her life and she told me that Occupational Therapy was one of the best fields to be in. Her dedication and love for her patients inspires me. I strive to have the motivation that she has for her job. My inspiration to pursue Occupational Therapy is because it’s low-stress, good pay, and I can help others. When I decided to pursue a degree in Occupational Therapy, I knew it would…