by Summit Instructors | Apr 6, 2021 | Occupational Therapy
Written By: Melinda Butler, OTR/L, OTD, BCPARooted in Arts and Crafts Occupational Therapy is a unique medical profession because its origins are not based on a traditional medical model. Let’s rewind 100+ years to 1917:Reconstructive aids were utilized during World...
by Summit Instructors | Mar 30, 2021 | Occupational Therapy
Written By: Dr. Robyn Otty, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, FAOTAFeeling burnt out (or due to the pandemic, ‘Zoomed’ out)? With the celebration of Occupational Therapy month, now is the perfect time to reset your professional future with reflection and plans for your professional...
by Summit Instructors | Feb 15, 2021 | Occupational Therapy
Written By: Catherine Valentino OTD, MAAL, MHSc, BS, FMTThe effects of low vision and vision loss are as diverse and profound as the people it impacts. As we investigate how vision loss plays into both cognitive processing and physical skills for our patients, it is...
by Summit Instructors | Aug 27, 2020 | Occupational Therapy
Written By: Kimberly Burns OTR/L, CLTMost of my life, I’ve been on a race against time to figure out how to stop what I saw coming through my parent’s afflictions. Along the way, I learned a lot about health and what happens when it starts off dysfunctional or...
by Summit Instructors | Aug 27, 2020 | Occupational Therapy
Written By: Nicole Scheiman, OTR/L, MHS, DrOT, CLT-LANA, CES, CKTP, CEES-Advanced, CSST, CDCSAccording to research published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute on April 2, 2020:Achieving the minimum amount of recommended exercise per week, which is 2.5...
by Summit Instructors | May 19, 2020 | Occupational Therapy
By: Tina Pipher, MA, OTR/L; Level I Certified HWTHandwriting is an important fine motor skill that begins with many pre-requisites in order for the skill to be efficient and easy for our children. Here are some ideas for students struggling with this skill:1. Ensure...
