Hey readers! Happy Sunday! It's time for another journal club discussion, and this week's topic is one that I am SO interested in. The title of this week's article is "Sensory Processing, Problem Behavior, Adaptive Behavior, and Cognition in Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders" by Shelley O'Donnell, Jean Deitz, Deborah Kartin, Theresa Nalty, and … Continue reading Journal Club Discussion #11: Sensory Processing, Behaviors, & Cognition in Preschoolers with Autism
Tips for Incoming OTD Students
Hey readers! This blog post is intended for incoming OT students, specifically at MGH Institute of Health Professions. But, some of these tips may also apply to you if you are moving to Boston for school in general! I am going to answer a few questions that I personally had going into OT school, as … Continue reading Tips for Incoming OTD Students
Journal Club Discussion #10: Goal Setting & Functional Outcomes
Hey readers, it's time for another Journal Club Discussion! I can't believe that this is the TENTH journal club discussion that I have posted. (Patting myself on the back here for sticking to my goal!) Speaking of goals, this week's article is on goal setting's relation to occupational performance. I talked a bit about goal … Continue reading Journal Club Discussion #10: Goal Setting & Functional Outcomes
SOAP Notes: A Learning Curve
Hey readers! Last week I shared my experience leading my first OT group, so now I am going to talk about the assignment that went along with it: writing a SOAP note! For those who don't know, SOAP notes are detailed yet concise records of documentation that health providers write to communicate patient goals, progress, … Continue reading SOAP Notes: A Learning Curve
Journal Club Discussion #9: Intimacy after SCI in Women
Hey readers! This week I put out a poll on Instagram asking what you guys would like to read about in our journal club discussions (if you aren't following me on Instagram, you totally should). I received a request to talk about sexual intimacy as an activity of daily living (ADL). I know this can … Continue reading Journal Club Discussion #9: Intimacy after SCI in Women
Leading My First OT Group as an OT/s
Hey readers! This week I had the opportunity to design and lead my first OT group session in OT in Mental Health lab! To be honest...this actually was not the first group that I've ever led. But, it was the first one that was specifically OT-based! I am a Life Skills Coach at a program … Continue reading Leading My First OT Group as an OT/s
Journal Club Discussion #8: Mind-Body Interventions in Hand Therapy
Hey readers! Something that we have talked about quite a bit at school is mindfulness. While I am not an expert in this, it is something that I see the value in and am interested in learning more about. So, this week's journal club discussion is mindfulness in hand therapy. The article that we will … Continue reading Journal Club Discussion #8: Mind-Body Interventions in Hand Therapy
What I Studied in Undergrad
Hey readers! Today I want to talk about what I studied in undergrad. In May 2018, I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science, and then in June 2018 I started my Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree. It was a whirlwind during the two weeks between undergrad and grad school to say the … Continue reading What I Studied in Undergrad
Journal Club Discussion #7: Sensory Techniques & Modifications
Hey readers! It's time for another journal club discussion. This week I want to talk about another article that was assigned to my peers and I at school. This one is called "Specific Sensory Techniques and Sensory Environmental Modifications for Children and Youth With Sensory Integration Difficulties: A Systematic Review" by Stefanie C. Bodison & … Continue reading Journal Club Discussion #7: Sensory Techniques & Modifications
Areas of Occupation
Hey readers! Now that we all know what occupational therapy is (if you missed my blog post about it, be sure to check it out!), let's talk more in-depth about areas of occupation. As a reminder, an occupation is any activity that occupies your time and is meaningful and purposeful. There are 8 areas of … Continue reading Areas of Occupation
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