Occupational Therapy student sharing my love of OT and trying to find occupational balance along the way
Hey readers! If you didn't know, I am obsessed with the musical Hamilton. Ever since I met my boyfriend, he and his family have been raving about it. We listen to the sound track on long car rides and we have entered the Hamilton lottery to win tickets about 1,000 times. Sadly, tickets are super … Continue reading The Travel Diaries: 24 Hours in NYC & Hamilton
Hey readers! It feels like so long since I last posted an OT advice post! I recently completed my third out of five level I fieldwork placements. Level I fieldworks are essentially an opportunity to observe OT in various settings. Level I students cannot provide or assist in therapy, however there are lots of ways … Continue reading How to Make the Most of Level I Fieldwork
Hey readers! Two weeks ago I had the opportunity to engage in a 3-day splinting lab led by certified hand therapists (CHTs). We learned all about splinting, how to fabricate custom orthoses, and different diagnoses that would require an orthosis. I had so much fun during this lab! The CHTs were so knowledgeable and it … Continue reading My Experience in Splinting Lab
Hey readers! This week I had an incredible experience completing my third level 1 fieldwork placement. I was placed at an inpatient rehabilitation facility where I observed an occupational therapist for three days. Level 1 fieldwork is comprised of 24 hours of observation in various settings, so that's why I was only there for 3 … Continue reading Level 1 Fieldwork: Inpatient Rehabilitation
Hey readers! This week's Journal Club Discussion is a little different. I was recently asked some advice on what to do for an injury to the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC). I guess as an OT student, people think I have answers to this kind of question! I decided to make this the topic of our … Continue reading Journal Club Discussion #19: Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injury
Hey readers! Today I want to talk about one of my favorite places on earth: the Jersey Shore. I know what you're all thinking...Snooki, partying, wild nights. False! The Jersey Shore is an underrated piece of heaven. My boyfriend, Ryan, grew up in New Jersey, and a few years ago his parents moved to the … Continue reading The Travel Diaries: The Jersey Shore
Hey readers! I got a request from a reader a while back for tips that don't break the bank for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I am not an expert, and I am still a student, but I do have some tips that might be helpful. I have worked with teens and … Continue reading Tips for Parents of Children with Autism
