Occupational therapists work on the "skills of living" and aim to promote function in everyday tasks. This can include skills like dressing, simply getting around, and cooking. You may not realize that doing tasks in the kitchen, while seemingly commonplace and innate to most people, can be really ...
OT Month: Why I Chose Occupational Therapy
April is Occupational Therapy Month and I think it is a great opportunity to answer the most frequently asked questions I receive, which pertain to occupational therapy (OT) and how I found myself working in the field. If you are looking for a career in healthcare, are contemplating OT as a ...
Ask an OT: How to Promote Independence in Your Child
The foundational tenant of occupational therapy is to promote independence in any activity-- and as much independence as possible. This can mean different things to different people depending on their situation. It may look like getting dressed without another person in the room or feeding oneself ...
Ask an OT: Tips for Potty Training
Recently after her bath, Waverley squated a tiny bit and peed all over the carpet. She neither knew it was coming nor acted affected by this display of urination, simply stating "I peed." I ran down the hall to grab her little potty chair (which she sits on but does not actually potty in) yet it was ...
Ask an OT: 5 Ways To Handle Toddler Indecision
My best friend once called me in tears because she was convinced there was something wrong with her daughter. "She's having a brain malfunction! She can't decide if she wants to go inside or stay outside so she is running around in circles in the driveway. I think something is seriously wrong with ...
