Articles related to "Occupational Therapy"



What is an Occupational Therapy Degree?
Getting an occupational therapy degree leads to jobs in a growing health care field, positions with a range of employers and using skills that make people's lives better.
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Massage Therapists, Surgical Techs, & Occupational Therapy Aides
Take a look at three more rapidly expanding healthcare careers with short-term training requirements: Massage therapists, surgical technologists & Occupational therapy aides.
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Multiple Sclerosis and Fatigue
A major symptom for MS sufferers is fatigue. It can be from the disease itself, or a byproduct of depression.
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Occupational Therapy
This article is designed to help you get familiar with occupational therapy and just what that can mean to you and your family.
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Occupational Therapy for Autism
Occupational therapists help individuals with an autism spectrum disorder improve both fine and gross motor skills plus address sensory processing concerns.
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation can help improve the quality of life for the COPD patient.
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Wii-hab
Welcome to rehab. Grab your video game controller and let's get started.
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Asthma History a Factor in Career Choices
A medical study by Dr. Schlomo Moshe of Tel Aviv University finds relationship between work and recreational activities and risk of asthma attacks in adults.
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Balance and Anxiety Issues Linked
New research at Tel Aviv University shows link between people who suffers from anxiety issues and have problems with balance that can be detected from an early age.
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Building Handwriting Muscles
Memories of Playdoh: cookies, flowers, dinosaurs, and whatever you could dream up. Playdoh offers more for a child with cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy.
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Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is characterized by an inability to fully control motor function, particularly muscle control and coordination.
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CP: Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy refers to a collection of movement disorders and it is estimated that 764,000 children and adults live with the condition in the US alone.
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Creativity and Healing
More and more, the medical field is becoming aware of the damaging effects that stress can have on an individual's health. Through creativity many are finding peace.
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Disabled Kids Jump Rope
What adaptations can be made for physically disabled kids to jump rope?
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Down Syndrome Baby Gifts
One of our readers wrote asking about gift ideas for her eight month old grandchild with Down syndrome.
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Early Childhood Developmental Delays
Many babies are slow to reach certain milestones. This can be a concern to new parents, especially if the parents compare the baby to other children his age.
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Multiple Sclerosis Guilt
Both MS patients and their loved ones suffer from different forms of guilt. Don't fall into this trap. Learn to demolish guilt now......
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Parkinson’s Disease and CAM
CAM studies show promising results for people with Parkinson's Disease who use physical therapy, occupational therapy, Integrative Manual Therapy, OMT and Chiropractics.
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Playdough for Special Needs Kids
Fine motor skills as used in writing as well as vocabulary skills can be improved with play dough. Special educators and occupational therapists love play dough.
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Playing Ball w/ Physical Handicaps
A child with a physical disability can be a team player. Here are the game rules.
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Sensory Fun: Heavy Work Activities
Learn five fun ways to meet the needs of your child with sensory processing disorder. These heavy work activities are easy to do at home; get started today!
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Sensory Integration and Autism
Sensory integration therapy provides a unique way to help autistic individuals regulate their sensory systems.
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Sensory Integration Products
Sensory integration is difficult for many autistic children. Swings offer help with sensory integration
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Sensory Integration Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
Unusual responses to sensory stimuli are common and prominent in children with cerebral palsy.
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The Out-of-Sync Child Resource Book
Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A., has written one of the most comprehensive, easy-to-read books about Sensory Processing Disorder for parents and educators.
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When Baby Has a Physical Birth Defect
Having a baby with a physical birth defect requires medical treatment and therapies. It also calls for parents to be advocates for their child to use his abilities.
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Wiihabilitation
Wii-hab is a growing trend across the country. Rehabilitation professionals have begun to use this unique video game to keep physical therapy fun for the patient.
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Youth Sports Injuries
Before letting your child join the team, understand the most frequent injuries and their causes. Ask about equipment and availability of certified care.
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Cerebral Palsy Treatments
Cerebral palsy therapies can range from physical therapy to dolphin therapy. The right type of therapy can help children cope with this serious medical condition.
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Sarcoidosis Treatment Options: Part I
Traditional Western, or allopathic medicine offers a variety of treatment options to control sarcoidosis symptoms. Finding the right combination of treatments and dealing with side effects can present challenges that sometime rival the symptoms.
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Sarcoidosis: My Mystery Revealed
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory, multisystem disease that can affect any part of the body, often imitating other conditions and baffling consumers and physicians, alike.
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Special Needs for Summer School
Perhaps at your child's IEP meeting it was decided that he qualifies for summer school or extended school year. Consider these things before making the final decision.
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The 20 Fastest Growing Occupations
One important factor to consider in planning your career is the occupation's “outlook”. Here are the 20 fastest growing fields.
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Backpack Weight Related to Chronic Back Pain
A backpack serves a purpose: a means to carry materials to and from school. But an overloaded backpack can cause serious health problems for a student.
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MS AND RETAINING YOUR INDEPENDENCE
Finding a cure for diseases, such as MS takes determination
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Brain Basics: Learning to Live with a Brain Injury
Brain injuries are probably one of the most difficult things one could ever encounter. With the complexity of the human brain, the results are unpredictable. If you learn to understand the functions of the brain and the effects a brain injury produces, understanding a brain injury can be made much easier.
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Learning about AT!
A summary of courses and workshops in assistive technology
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When are You Ready to Drive After an Injury?
Many patients recovering from surgery or an injury are eager to drive again, especially if they drive for work. But it's hard to know if it is safe to resume driving.
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Autism Benefits Available in Arizona
In Arizona, children and adults with autism may be eligible for a variety of benefits including healthcare, respite care, habilitation, and several therapies.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapies RA
RA patients who combine essential conventional therapies (Physiotherapy & Occupational therapy) with complementary therapies have found this very beneficial.
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Music Makes the World Go Round!
Music benefits everyone, including special needs children
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A Very Special Gentleman
Tribute to a fellow cancer patient.
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CA Asperger's Syndrome Schools
These California-based special education schools are dedicated to providing a positive educational experience for individuals with Asperger's Syndrome.
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Hotel Dunas Canteras: Inclusive Destination Development Nests in the Canary Islands
Inclusive travel begets inclusive destinations -- or is it the reverse? A critical mass of savvy travelers and accessible destinations makes it possible to undertake region-wide planning for full inclusion. Hotel Dunas Canteras is poised to ignite that transmutation in the Canary Islands.
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Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy: How this Brain Damage is Caused and Treated
This article is an introduction to the condition Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy.
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IEP Preparation
Spring is often thought of as Annual Review time. Many school districts conduct meetings for IEP - Individualized Education Program - preparation at this time.
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Management of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease frequently seen in older adults.
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Medicare Eligibility and Coverages
Get information about Medicare health insurance. Learn more about Medicare eligibility, coverages, premium costs and applying for Medicaid health insurance online now.
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Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness
Educators who teach in the field of special education can qualify for full cancellation of their Perkins student debt. Learn how to apply for this program.
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The Early Intervention Program
The Early Intervention Program for disabled children. Knowing the facts and finding help for children and their families
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