Susan Schenk: OT Expert on Technology & Tools for Kids
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View Article5 Fall & Harvest Themed Activities for Kids
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View ArticleClassroom Signs a Child May Need Occupational Therapy
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View ArticleHelp Athletes Return to the Field After a Concussion
Physical therapists have known for decades that head injuries are serious cause for concern. However, it wasn’t until the Hollywood blockbuster “Concussion” hit theaters around Christmas that the...
View Article5 Junk Drawer Items to Use in Therapy
Successful occupational therapy requires consistency and a lot of hard work, not only from the individual completing the exercises, but also from the person working with them. It’s crucial to make OT...
View ArticleRemembering What Mr. Yuk Taught Us: Poison Prevention
With National Poison Prevention Week in full swing (March 20-26), most healthcare professionals, parents, and educators are preparing to raise awareness about unintentional poisonings in children, and...
View Article5 Ways to Stay Home on the Road
Traveling therapy jobs can be the perfect chance to meet fresh faces and explore the country with a relatively light load. Between the experiences of new facilities and coworkers, it can be hard to...
View ArticleSign Language vs. Hearing Aids: The Debate
What began as a Washington Post profile of Dancing With The Stars competitor Nyle DiMarco, quickly sparked a debate over the use of American Sign Language versus the use of hearing aids at an early...
View ArticleAutism and iPads: The Digital Dash for Language Building
Raising a Child with Autism in the Digital Age In the United States today, 1 in 68 children are diagnosed somewhere on the autism spectrum. As many as 1.5 million Americans are living with autism, and...
View ArticleParenting as an Allied Travel Professional
Allied travel is one of the most rewarding and diverse jobs out there – so is parenting – but is it possible to do both? New cities, facilities, and climates can keep you guessing as to what adventure...
View ArticleA Good Reason to get Back on the Horse
Pet therapy has grown very popular in the past few years. Even college campuses have taken to bringing puppies to destress riddled students during final exams week! Therapy dogs are sweeping the nation...
View ArticleTravel Physical Therapy Tips: 5 Ways to Ease a Child’s Anxiety
As a travel physical therapist one of the biggest hurdles you have to overcome when working with children is their fear of the doctor. Sometimes putting on your biggest smile and calmest voice simply...
View ArticlePlay Therapy Tips for Children with Autism
Why Play Therapy? Play Therapy is a versatile practice that can be exercised in both professional and school settings, but also at home. The toys act as the child’s words, while the play is the child’s...
View ArticleSensory Processing Disorder: Sensory Play for Kids
Imagine having a child who shudders at the sounds of a cabinet closing, or vomits when the car starts. Or having a child who doesn’t notice the dark bark or recoils from the feeling of their clothes....
View ArticleFour Occupational Therapy Activities to Decrease Hyperactivity in Children
Hey mom, can I get some macaroni and chee – oh look, Sponge Bob Square Pants is on TV. Oops, I forgot to finish that puzzle I was working on earlier… Sound familiar? We know that children can be easily...
View ArticleBack to School | High School Sports Injuries
The beginning of a new school year is an exciting time for students, their families, and the teachers and administrators who have spent the summer months in preparation for the coming semesters....
View ArticleBeing a School Psychologist is a Good Career Move
As most in the field will probably tell you, being a school psychologist isn’t an easy career path but it sure is a rewarding one! Everyone has their fair share of difficult days at work, but it seems...
View ArticleWhy Occupational Therapy for ADHD?
Occupational therapy travel jobs provide such a wide range of opportunities, allowing you to work in new locations and settings all the time! Additionally, you’ll meet patients of all ages and various...
View ArticleWhat is a School Psychologist?
Whether you are interested in psychology, working with young people, or both, you may consider school psychology as a possible career path. After all, being a school psychologist is a good career move....
View ArticleThe Role of Pediatric Physical Therapists
People of all ages benefit from the professional services physical therapists provide. Whether it’s a senior maintaining mobility or just someone recovering from a major injury or illness, physical...
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