The current circumstances in our communities, states and globally have called for us to revolutionize the way we provide therapy. It is uncertain exactly how long these circumstances will last. We ...

The Conway Human Development Center (CHDC) is a state-operated facility located in Conway, Arkansas. It provides residential care and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental ...

Mealtime is typically a social and cultural experience for many families. But if your child is a picky eater, mealtime can be hard. An occupational therapist can assess a child’s needs to determine t ...

At Huntington University Arizona, we are committed to preparing the next generation of occupational therapists with the highest standard of education and practical experience. Central to our appr ...

Pediatric occupational therapists use vestibular equipment, such as Southpaw’s Platform and Rainbow Acrobat Swings, to address a variety of concerns for children and families, including senso ...

When we think about child development, we often don’t put a lot of emphasis on motor planning. However, this is a key component to development. Motor planning is a person’s ability to conceive, ...

The light room. The chill-out room. The sensory room. It has many names, and many purposes. From physical therapy to occupational therapy to speech therapy, we all utilize our MSE (Multi-Sensory E ...

As occupational therapy practitioners, we often utilize the “just-right challenge” when working with our clients. There are numerous therapeutic benefits for clients when an activity is structured ...

Many occupational therapy (OT) programs across the country are developing sensory labs that are innovative, hands-on spaces that immerse students in the world of pediatric practice. These labs are de ...

At a small rural university nestled in the heart of the community, master’s-level occupational therapy (OT) students at Saint Francis University are learning the art and science of pediatric OT ...

Did you know that the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights under the Obama administration published a guidance document for schools to “spell out” the rights of students with disabilit ...

Occupational Therapy research plays an important role in ensuring the well-being and independence of the aging population. Through its evidence-based practices, OT addresses the unique challenges fac ...