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Uncorking Topics in Occupational Therapy with Miranda Rennie

Mon, 20 May 2019 07:00:13 +0000

Sarah and Miranda discuss: Her current OT role working in outpatient neuro and also teaching at a local university How she first heard about occupational therapy Transitioning from student to new practitioner Tips for incorporating evidence into practice Advocating for evidenc...

Being Well and Finding Balance in Life with Brynne Terry

Tue, 7 May 2019 15:00:00 +0000

Sarah and Brynne discuss: Her current role as a OTD student Stressful time periods for students and practitioners How to define wellness How stress impacts a person’s life Implementing strategies before getting stressed to maximize effectiveness Engaging in occupations to alle...

Becoming an Occupational Therapist: Starting an OT Program with Rachel Moore

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Sarah and Rachel discuss: Link to first episode with Rachel: www.ot4lyfe.com/13 What her orientation looked like The emotional rollercoaster it was applying to OT schools What it felt like to get the acceptance letter into an OT program? Appreciating when things don’t always g...

Finding Your Community: 2019 AOTA Recap

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Sarah shares: Arriving and checking in early to avoid lines Attending the SIS Networking Reception Developmental Disabilities, Academic Education, Children & Youth, Productive Aging, Home & Community Health, Mental - Health, Rehabilitation & Disability, Sensory Integration & P...

Helping Autistic Kids Learn, Play and Thrive with Meg Proctor

Mon, 8 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Meg and Sarah discuss: Common misconceptions about autism Looking at the broader picture of autistic children Utilizing the right tools for each individual child Importance of evaluation and re-evaluation Meg’s journey into specializing in autism Finding the right mentor who a...

Double Timing Documentation with Jason Gonzales

Mon, 1 Apr 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Jason and Sarah discuss: Concepts such as efficiency, time management, prioritization, and redundancy Learning in different ways Lack of consistency in school-based reports Common problems and complaints when writing reports His personal experience and OT journey How he identi...

Project: Sensory with Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Sensory processing is a complex entity with lots of intricacies and is often times overlooked and misunderstood. As occupational therapists, it is our job to uncover underlying sensory processing and sensory modulation problems within our clients and then educate and provide t...

The Ins and Outs of the AOTA Conference

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Attending conferences is a great way to learn new things and connect with people within the occupational therapy community. And one of the biggest events each year within the United States is the American Occupational Therapy Association conference. This episode details specif...