There are many useful occupational therapy resources available online, but sometimes it can be difficult to find them all! Below are links to just a few of these resources to help expand your horizons and deepen your understanding of the world of occupational therapy. If you are interested in sharing a link and information about an occupational therapy resource you have created, please reach out to us using the contact page.
Please note: All Things OT does not create or monitor any of the sites linked from this page, though we do check periodically to ensure that the links are still active. As such, the views and opinions expressed on any resources linked from this page may not necessarily represent the views of All Things OT or New River Valley Rehab Services, PLLC.
Blogs
My OT Spot is a blog that covers the four phases of becoming an occupational therapist: Discovering Occupational Therapy, Going to School, Transitioning to Practice, and Practicing OT/COTA. It also includes a resource section with a collection of occupational therapy resources available for purchase. View the latest blog posts or browse topics related to your phase of OT by visiting: https://www.myotspot.com
OT 4 Lyfe is a blog that thoughtfully explores a variety of topics related to occupational therapy that are relevant to both students and practitioners. Browse previous topics ranging from inspiration and practice, to money and business at: https://ot4lyfe.com/blog/https://ot4lyfe.com/blog/.
Podcasts
OT 4 Lyfe is a free podcast that covers a variety of occupational therapy topics through interviews with both practitioners and students. Listen to the show on all podcast forums or at the direct link: https://ot4lyfe.com/podcast/. There are currently over 100 episodes to chose from, including conversations about animal assisted therapy, working in prisons, schools, mental health and hospitals, entrepreneurship, lymphedema, self-care, and several mini series that follow OT students through the level II fieldwork experience.
Tani Talks O.T. is a free weeknight (except for Fridays) audio burst podcast that covers a variety of topics related to occupational therapy and aims to help all individuals live more “occupationally.” The show can be found on all podcast forums or at the direct link: http://www.anchor.fm/tanitalksot. Listen to the over 500 previous episodes dating back to 2018, or catch Season 5 coming fall 2021.
Websites
Functional Therapy Activities is an occupation based approach to addressing and treating cognitive deficits in a functional manner. The site is divided into four sections: Functional Cognitive Activities, Functional Therapy Activities Online, Occupation Based Kits, and Functional Quizzes and Checklists, and also includes information on continuing education course opportunities. Learn more at: https://functionaltherapyactivities.com/
Videos
Kelly Daniels, OTD, OTR/L is an occupational therapy YouTube channel focused on the fabrication of various orthotic devices. There are currently over 25 different videos available covering a range of topics from orthotic fabrication basics to orthotics fabrication demonstrations targeting specific diagnoses or immobilization needs. Learn more at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDsGbKFIJQmdASxlG9M9cdQ