History of OT
What year was Occupational Therapy founded?
1917
Indicates that all persons have fundamental human rights and the right to the same opportunities.
equality
Assists clients in buttoning a shirt.
button hook
Neurodevelopmental disorder most commonly diagnosed in childhood characterized by trouble paying attention, impulsive behavior, and overactivity.
ADHD
Why is our mascot the GOLDEN wolves?
the chemical element gold- AU
In the beginning, Occupational Therapists primarily used what creative activity as an intervention?
arts and crafts
Indicates that occupational therapy personnel provide occupational therapy services for all persons in need of these services and maintain a goal-directed and objective relationship with recipients of service.
justice
Assists clients to slide their shoe over their heel with greater ease.
shoe horn
Occurs when the supply of blood to the brain is reduced or blocked completely, which prevents brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients.
Stroke
What did the quad used to serve as?
a parking lot
During this war, “reconstruction aids” first worked to provide OT services to those dealing with mental and physical dysfunction challenges.
WWI
Indicates demonstration of unselfish concern for the welfare of others.
altruism
Installed in the wall as something to hold onto to assist with balance.
grab bar
A genetic disorder associated with physical growth delays, characteristic facial features and mild to moderate developmental and intellectual disability. It is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21.
Down Syndrome
What building was the cafeteria in prior to being in the student center?
Francis Hall
What organization is the national professional association representing the interests and concerns of occupational therapy practitioners and students and improving the quality of occupational therapy services?
AOTA
Indicates that occupational therapy personnel in all situations should be faithful to facts and reality.
truth
Allows clients to reach all parts of their body to wash in the shower.
long-handled sponge
An autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the myelin layer around nerve fibers and causes inflammation and lesions. This makes it difficult for the brain to send signals to the rest of the body.
Multiple Sclerosis
What year was Alvernia founded?
1958
This woman is considered the “mother” of Occupational Therapy.
Elanor Clark Slagle
Indicates the ability to govern and discipline oneself through the use of reason.
prudence
Provides a client with better grip and increased weight for better control when eating.
weighted utencils
An injury of the finger characterized by flexion of the PIP joint and hyperextension of the DIP joint.
Boutonniere Deformity
Name at least 3 of the 5 Alvernia core values.
service, humility, contemplation, collegiality, peacemaking