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Transferring is the client's movement from one surface to another. The process involves the pre-transfer, transfer, and post-transfer. As the client has some physical...

My Pain Story After two years since my lower back injury involving 2 slipped discs in my lower back, I continued to feel the pain....

Heavy work interventions in occupational therapy can involve activities that provide deep pressure (proprioceptive) stimulation to the body, which can help to regulate the...

Introduction Occupational therapists often recommend weighted blankets for their patients. Research is not definitive about the effectiveness of this modality for certain uses such as...

Introduction Social skills interventions are designed to address barriers in social skills for clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These social skills interventions can be...

After a stroke, patients may experience decreased awareness of their side, such as the left side of either themself or their environment. One way...

I have been experimenting with the popular AI called ChatGPT to generate a response to a common question to see if it would be...

Incorrect Use? Sensory strategies are often incorrectly used with sensory integration interventions. One way to distinguish sensory integration methods involve active client participation, whereas sensory...

People with autism may have difficulty with social skills from childhood all the way through adulthood. In terms of advocacy for those with autism,...

Occupational therapy is a health profession that helps individuals achieve their goals and participate in the occupations that are meaningful to them. Occupational therapists...

Question How do I find a qualified occupational therapist for my child? Finding an OT Ask your pediatrician or other healthcare provider for recommendations. They may...

About Telehealth for Pediatric OT Telehealth, or the use of technology to deliver health care remotely, can be an effective way to provide pediatric occupational...

About Pediatric Occupational Therapy A pediatric occupational therapist can be beneficial for children who are experiencing difficulty with daily activities such as self-care, play, and...

The visual system significantly contributes to the ability for occupational therapy clients to see and has a powerful influence on other sensory systems and...

A sensory room is a specially designed space that is used to provide a variety of sensory experiences to individuals who may benefit from...

Introduction Sensory calming refers to strategies or techniques that are used in occupational therapy to reduce feelings of stress, anxiety or agitation with clients. These...

Keep Things Simple Breaking tasks down into smaller, manageable parts. This can make the task less overwhelming and increase the client's sense of accomplishment. ...

Remain calm and speak in a calm and soothing tone. Establish verbal contact. Listen actively and acknowledge the person's feelings and concerns. Use...