Conquering productivity standards
Let’s be honest. As a therapist, you really can’t provide occupational therapy intervention in most settings without dealing with the…
How to teach attention in occupational therapy: Part 2
In this two-part post we will discuss how to teach attention in occupational therapy. Part 2 focuses on how to…
How to teach attention in occupational therapy: Part 1
In this two-part post we will discuss how to teach attention in occupational therapy. Part 1 focuses on the importance…
Encouraging participation in clients who would rather refuse therapy
Many new therapists are surprised to learn just how frequently clients will refuse therapy. This refusal may come in the…
Collaborating with nursing to maximize progress in a SNF
Even if you work in a fully staffed SNF and have the ability to spend an hour or more with…
How to don compression stockings without an assistive device
If you work with post surgical orthopedic patients in any setting, chances are you will be asked about donning compression…
Leading successful mental health groups as the “outsider”
There are many cases in mental health practice where you may be leading a therapy group as the “outsider.” Maybe…
Review of NUK Evolution 360 cup
There is some debate that the use of sippy cups, like the prolonged use of bottles and pacifiers, may facilitate…
Four considerations for working with clients who have dementia
Working with clients who have dementia can be very challenging, particularly in a rehab setting where you are trying to…
Using musical activities to improve pediatric digit isolation
The ability to independently move individual fingers is an important skill for the completion of a variety of academically related…