Occupational Therapy OT

Travel Occupational Therapy: How to Become a Travel OT & Salary Guide

Maybe you’ve recently graduated from college or decided to return to school and are drawn to careers where you can make a difference in people’s lives. You’ve thought about occupational therapy (OT) but aren’t ready to settle down in one place. So now you might be wondering how to become a travel occupational therapist (OT).

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Neuro Occupational Therapist: OT Techniques in Daily Practice

Occupational therapy (OT) is a practice that prioritizes increasing the client’s functionality and improving their quality of life.1 It accomplishes this by helping people strengthen the skills to complete daily tasks, empowering them to be more self-sufficient. A specific subset of occupational therapy is neuro occupational therapy (neuro OT), which focuses on helping individuals who

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What Is Occupational Therapy for Kids and Adults?

Occupational therapy is a form of treatment that utilizes occupations or tasks to complete activities of daily living.1 It has applications across generations: toddlers to adults benefit from how OT promotes independence and self-esteem and improves quality of life.2 While occupational therapy benefits many age groups, the reason for its implementation varies based on the

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Working with Children with Special Needs? Top Careers & Tips

Those who work with children with special needs fill a need that 17% of children have, making them critical members of the workforce.1 These children may have challenges in physical language, learning or behavior areas. Professionals can work with them to overcome difficulties and impact their lifelong development.1, 2 Children with special needs and special

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Neurodivergent vs. Autism: Are They the Same?

Neurodivergence refers to the variations in how someone learns, processes, or behaves.1 One type of neurodivergence is autism, a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges with social skills, speech, nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.2 However, autism is not the only type of neurodivergence. Understanding the differences between neurodivergent vs autism—and recognizing each individual’s unique needs—is critical

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Child Development Careers: 3 Jobs You Can Pursue

Child development is a vital field for helping children progress through key developmental milestones.1 Without child development careers, there would be no teachers, therapists or coaches to help children with their mental, physical and emotional progress. A degree in child development opens doors to various professions that stem from an underlying desire to help children

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Neurodiversity Affirming Care: What Does it Mean for Therapy?

Neurodiversity-affirming care is a practice founded on accepting each person’s differences and celebrating our individual strengths.1 For those who are neurodivergent, the shift towards neurodiversity-affirming practices can come with a significant mental health boost by celebrating diverse ways of thinking and fostering a sense of belonging, rather than framing differences as challenges to be fixed.2

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17 Occupational Therapy Interview Questions (with Expert Answers)

In your rewarding career as an occupational therapist (OT), you will help people get back to doing the activities that give their lives meaning. With a wide range of occupational therapy specialties, job opportunities span a variety of work environments. It’s a thriving profession, with 11% growth projected from 2023 to 2033.1 When interviewing for

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How to Write a Statement of Purpose: Grad School Guide

Congrats! You’ve chosen a graduate program and are ready to begin your application. An important piece of the graduate school application is your statement of purpose, also called a personal statement or letter of intent.1 Admissions committees will review this statement to see if you are a good fit for their school. Your statement of

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USAHS Faculty and Occupational Therapist Dr. Sabina Khan Receives the 2025 Vince Hutchins Leadership Award

Originally Published on GlobeNewswire The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) proudly announces that Dr. Sabina Khan is the first occupational therapist to be honored with the 2025 Vince Hutchins Leadership Award by the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs on March 17 at the AMCHP Annual Conference. This prestigious national award recognizes exceptional leadership in advancing

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