Us therapists understand the daily struggle of trying to keep our materials organized. Especially, those of us who carry our materials around to different schools, different hospital floors, and different clinics. I remember one time…
What assessments do you use in your day to day practice? Below I talk about my favorite 4 assessments and why I love them- did your favorite make the list? Keep reading to find out,…
At just 31 years of age Cami Culwell has practiced occupational therapy for 5+ years and has launched her own company. She is the creator of Clinitote- a medical bag that is both functional and…
In the past few years podcasts have increased in popularity. With topics ranging from fashion to health to gardening, they are a great way to pass the time. I personally have been enjoying listening to…
Self-awareness is an important trait for practitioners to possess. A good OT is aware of their strengths, their weaknesses, and is always willing to build upon their knowledge. Only this way can we be certain…
Correcting a student’s grasp on a writing utensil can be a tricky endeavor. Each child is different and presents with different needs. Pencil grips are a handy tool often used by occupational therapists to help…
“Innovation implies something new:Something new implies there must be space available- an open mind. For me this occurs while walking the dog, in the shower, first waking up. Something new implies an understanding of the…
What led you to become and occupational therapist?I initially was interested in mental health in high school and my first year of college. I was intrigued with the challenge of psychology and helping people, but…
I must admit that I am a trendy girl! I often fall victim to the latest trends and believe all the hype. Hence, I recently found myself at Michael’s, at 7 pm on a Tuesday…
What led you to become and occupational therapist?In 7th grade, I had to profile a job that I was interested in. I found occupational therapy through taking a computer-based job compatibility test. I knew I…