History
This organization was originally founded as the National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy.
What is the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)?
Activities like stringing beads or using tongs are commonly used to develop this type of motor skill.
What is fine motor skills?
These basic self-care tasks include dressing, bathing, and toileting.
What are activities of daily living (ADLs)?
A child constantly crashes into furniture and seeks movement throughout the day.
What is sensory input?
A therapist that would win Great British Bakeoff.
Who is Alyssa?
Occupational therapy grew significantly in response to the rehabilitation needs of soldiers after this global conflict.
What is WWI?
This everyday activity, often used in OT sessions, helps build fine motor skills and patience—especially in kids.
What is doing a puzzle?
This device helps patients put on socks without bending forward.
What is a sock aid?
A patient wants to go home alone but has frequent falls and poor insight.
What is safety training?
A therapist that continues to work as an OT even though she is retired.
Who is Jackie?
This setting was one of the earliest and most common places occupational therapy was practiced.
What are hospitals (or psychiatric hospitals)?
This type of intervention helps children who have difficulty processing sensory input like touch, movement, or sound.
What is sensory integration therapy?
Installing grab bars and using shower chairs are examples of this type of intervention.
What are home modifications?
A patient is declining and unlikely to regain function but wants to stay independent.
What is compensatory strategies?
A therapist that could tell you how many days are left until Christmas at any given time.
Who is Meagan?
This theory, developed in the 1970s, shaped many pediatric OT interventions related to sensory processing.
What is sensory integration theory?
This sensory system provides information about body position and is targeted through “heavy work” activities.
What is the proprioceptive system?
A patient practices cooking a simple meal in therapy to prepare for discharge home. This reflects this approach.
What is a functional (or occupation-based) approach?
A child cannot stay seated or complete circle time activities without frequent redirection.
What is self-regulation support?
A therapist that loves the band LANY.
Who is Aubrey?
Occupational therapy officially became a profession in the U.S. in this year
What is 1917?
Weighted items, deep pressure, and pushing/pulling activities are often used to support this skill.
What is self-regulation?
A patient avoids using their affected limb despite having some movement, demonstrating this phenomenon.
What is learned non-use?
A child improves focus after pushing, carrying, or climbing activities.
What is proprioceptive input?
A therapist that our rehab team wouldn't be the same without.
Who is all of them?