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OT Finds Strength in Serving Individuals with Autism
Individuals with Autism have a myriad of strengths. They frequently attend to details that others miss, have excellent memory skills, think linearly and logically, communicate honestly, and are experts on preferred subjects. Occupational therapists, as strength-based practitioners, harness and enhance an individual’s abilities in order to remove barriers to participation in life’s occupations. Occupational therapists […]
Through A Runner’s Eyes with U.S. Marathoner Esther Atkins
Guest Contribution by Esther Atkins, Professional Runner and McKirdy Trained Coach in Greenville, SC Last February, I lined up for my third Olympic Trials Marathon knowing my body was not at 100%. It was then I made a pledge to end the band aid fixes just so I could make it through a workout. I […]
3 Springtime Art Projects for Fine Motor Skills
Strengthen your mind, body, and soul with arts and crafts. At CORA, we focus on simplification training, fine motor and dexterity, gross motor and coordination, sensory stimulation and training in the use of neuromuscular stimulators. Arts and crafts is just one of the methods used by our occupational therapists to help patients regain strength and […]
Ad(dressing) The Need to Get Dressed
By Brittany Edwards, OTR/L, Pediatric Occupational Therapist in Roanoke, Virginia The role of Occupational Therapists in addressing self-care needs and activities Occupational therapy can make a dramatic impact on quality of life with a plan of care focused on helping individuals develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and […]
Your Health at Home Spotlight
Monday, April 13 — Your Health at Home Spotlight While populations around the globe practice social distancing, we took the time here at CORA to do some social listening. We hope you enjoy our Health at Home Spotlight bringing you the trending news, tips and great joys – oh, so much – from content around the web! We’re […]