bodies are not functioning properly. An Occupational Therapy Assistant must understand the body’s structures and functions in order to assist clients in their performance in light of their clients’ limitations. Modifying clients’ everyday activities‚ an Occupational Therapy Assistant may suggest for individuals to use community mobility by bus rather than independent transportation; clients with disabilities may not have the capacity to drive. While an Occupational Therapist Assistant’s role is in part
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would be that I simply wanted to help people. I have always been passionate about working with children‚ but I had not quite figured out what professional path would be the perfect fit. I would like to share with you how I decided to choose occupational therapy as my career and how my academic experiences‚ research background‚ and personal hardships have prepared me for graduate school. I began at the University of Illinois as a Psychology major because it seemed to be the most logical way to work
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Occupational therapists in falls prevention Generally‚ the role of occupational therapists in falls prevention among elderly people‚ I think‚ could be very broad and significant. The elderly people can receive occupational therapy services for falls prevention in a variety of settings‚ such as their own houses‚ rehabilitation centres‚ acute care hospitals and nursing homes. Occupational therapy practitioners working in home environment have a unique opportunity to explore the home hazards
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Cultural Diversity Occupational therapy assistants must realize that an individual’s culture plays a large role in who they are as a person and what their occupations are. The cultural contexts of an individual can impinge the individual’s sociocultural‚ socioeconomic‚ and diversity in lifestyle. This being said‚ occupational therapy assistants should be aware that their client’s culture impacts their occupational performance and their ability to participate in meaningful occupations during the
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Hippotherapy Yo: Hippotherapy is a form of physical‚ occupational and speech therapy in which a therapist uses the characteristic movements of a horse to provide carefully graded motor and sensory input. Opi: Derived from the Greek hippos (horse)‚ "hippotherapy" literally refers to treatment or therapy aided by a horse. The concept of hippotherapy finds its earliest recorded mention in the ancient Greek writings of Hippocrates. However‚ hippotherapy as a formalized discipline was not
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Module title: Building Evidence for Occupational Therapy Module code: OCT 1011-N Module tutor: Chris Mckenna Hand in date: Friday 18th December Word count: This assignment will discuss how as an Occupational Therapist‚ they would gather the relevant information from clients who use their service they are providing for them‚ they will aim to collect ideas and opinions about their service
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wellness have been identified as one of the outcomes of occupational therapy intervention in the AOTA (2008b) “Occupational Therapy Practice Framework”. Cognitive functioning‚ psychological health‚ and positive social networks are maintained by participating in occupations (Hocking‚2013). Engaging in meaningful occupations promote the health and well-being of individuals. Simple assumptions regarding occupation and health stated by occupational therapists are rarely challenged and are held to be true
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The two courses I have chosen are: Occupational Therapy and Computational Mathematics. I have chosen Occupational Therapy as will give the opportunity to learn within a small cohort which means there will be more support from my professors. It will also help me gain skills in problem solving and analysis‚ help me develop skills in teamwork and help me recognize the expanding types of work for occupational therapists. Also‚ I am interested in Occupational Therapy simply because I would love to make
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to do‚ how to do it‚ or where to even start? Ever since I was a little girl‚ my parents have instilled in me the importance of health‚ helping others‚ and making a difference in people’s lives. This is one of the many reasons I have chosen Occupational Therapy as my future career. It has always been my mission to be there for others in whatever way possible. It gives me great joy to be able to guide people with my help‚ advice‚ a listening ear‚ or even by suggesting ways to solve their problems in
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started therapy. She was referred to a therapist to help her learn motor skills so hopefully one day she could function like other kids. Over this past year I had witnessed many healthcare professionals work with my niece‚ but none of them brought interest in me until I met her occupational therapist. After watching the weekly sessions and learning what to do to help her develop the needed skills she needed I realized that I had found the job that I wanted to pursue.
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