What did George Edward Barton serve as?
The first president of the nation society for the promotion of occupational therapy.
What is gangrene?
Dead tissue caused by an infection or lack of blood flow.
When was Georges birth day?
March 7th 1871
What was the name of his third book?
Teaching the sick; A manual of occupational therapy.
What was his inspiration?
His own personal experience to promote OT.
How many books did George author?
Three books and several articles.
True or False: did George suffer from depression?
True.
When was Georges death?
1923
Why was his books important?
He explained occupational therapy and the different ways to help gain independence.
Where was the consolation house located?
Clifton springs New York
What term did George create?
Occupational therapy.
What did his consolation house promise?
School, to help children, workshop, to help handicapped people, to develop skills for economic self sufficiency, rehabilitation, and much more.
He is credited with creating the term "occupational Therapy" in what year?
1915
What meeting did he organize?
The national society for the promotion of occupational therapy.
What is the "Fresh Air Cure" ?
Using the mountain air and exercise
What was George a leader of?
Britain's arts and crafts movement.
What did George get amputated?
foot (toes)
What was the name of his first book?
The pipe of desire, and other plays.
Was George also an architect True or False?
True
What other movement was he associated with?
The Emmanuel movement which was a philosophy of healing that encouraged the use of body, mind, and soul in the recuperative process.
In 1901 what was he diagnosed with?
Tuberculosis.
Why was he important?
George was important because he was able to help people regain independence.
What was the name of his second book?
Re-education; An analysis of the institution system of the United States
Did George suffer with depression True or False?
True
In your own words why was he important? How did he help others gain independence?
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