Occupational Therapy Month

I am so excited because April is Occupational Therapy month! ✨ I love my future profession more and more every day as I’m learning the skills I need to become an OT! ⠀

But let’s be real. Most people don’t know what occupational therapists do! I truly didn’t know until I had OT in the hospital when I had Guillain-Barre Syndrome. That needs to change! There are so many people who benefit from this amazing form of therapy every day, but there are still a lot more who could really use it!
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So, WHAT IS OT? Occupational therapy incorporates meaningful occupation (self-care, productivity, and leisure) to enable people with limitations to gain independence and enjoy an optimal quality of life.
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Today I am hopping on a plane to attend the American OT Association conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, so I will share more with you throughout the week about the life-changing nature of OT. I know that it is life-changing because it (along with #physicaltherapy) changed MY life, and I am determined to help change the lives of others too. ❤️❤️❤️