Occupational Therapy Education
Occupational Therapy Driving Evaluation Process
April is OT Appreciation Month. And, I am SO proud to be a part of the OT community. This vocational calling is a huge privilege. As I do this work, I often get asked what the evaluation process looks like for someone who wants to drive again. It feels scary and intimidating and, frankly,…
Read MoreStroke Recovery Includes Occupational Therapy to Learn to Drive Again
A stroke doesn’t have to keep you from behind the wheel. Stroke recovery includes Occupational Therapy to learn to drive again. For over a year after his stroke, my client regularly went to physical, speech, and occupational therapists to help him recover from his stroke. Finally, he went home in a wheelchair…
Read MoreWhat is Adaptive Driving Training
A person’s ability to drive gives them the freedom and flexibility to care for themselves and to make meaningful connections with friends, family, and resources. When illness or injury takes away that ability, adaptive driving training can give drivers the skills and confidence to get back on the road. In this post, we meet…
Read MoreThe Role of Occupational Therapy in Driving
What is the role of occupational therapy in driving? Helping clients regain their sense of freedom and independence is at the core of why many of us became Occupational Therapists (OTs). And while there are roles for us across the spectrum of care, there’s one practice area that can be incredibly fulfilling. Helping clients drive…
Read More3 Easy Steps to Explore OT & Driving
Yes!!! I love that you are taking a moment to check out this article and explore your unique OT role with driving! When it comes to driving, fitness-to-drive, and even adaptive driving equipment, we OTs have a unique set of skills that can greatly help our patients. Whether you are an OT thinking about driving…
Read MoreWhy you need to talk to your patients about non-covered services.
Why you need to talk to your patients about non-covered services. Listen, as occupational therapists, we have all been there. There is some great resource, program, provider, device that is NOT COVERED and we think…. hmmm… will my patient go for this? Should I even bring it up? Can they afford it? Maybe there is…
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