By Kaley Sweeney MOTR/L and Zibby Greenebaum MOTR/L, RYT-200 In occupational therapy we use sensory play to help kids effectively engage with and process the world around them in order to learn and grow. We all (kids AND adults) have our own unique patterns of sensory preferences and needs. When it comes to engaging your […]
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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 […]
OT Month: Engaging a New “Normal” in a Virtual Environment
Get to Know Our Occupational Therapists Meet Charley Waddell, Occupational Therapist, OTR/L at our CORA Rocky Mount, VA clinic. CORA has been blessed since the day Charley decided to join our team of Occupational Therapists. Her passion for children, her daily devotion to serving others and her commitment to excellence is apparent in every interaction. And, […]
Activities of Daily Living Help Find Meaning
Activities of Daily Living are the heart of Occupational Therapy We’ve surpassed the halfway point of OT Month at CORA – and the fun is just beginning. This week’s focus is on Activities of Daily Living, also known as ADLs in the therapy world. For Occupational Therapists, ADL’s are right at the heart of what […]
