MarieJun 25, 20207 minNeurodiversity: A Paradigm Shift in How We Think About and Talk About AutismKristen Tatelman, MS, OTR/L talks with us about the neurodiversity movement.
MarieApr 4, 20202 minPreserve me from my Occupational Therapist, GodPreserve me from the occupational therapist, God. She means well, but I’m too busy to make baskets. I want to relive a day in July when S...
MarieApr 4, 20202 minThe 2-step e-mail trick that will change your Occupational Therapy lifeYou don’t take your physical mail out of your mailbox and stuff the papers back in. Within a few days it would be so full and eventually....
MarieApr 4, 20203 minYour ultimate cheat sheet to deciphering 100 popular texting medical acronymsIf the only “SLAP” you are familiar with refers to a shoulder injury OR you’ve ever felt like your co-workers, patients or family members...
MarieApr 4, 20202 minTechnique: Like Nike, Just Do it!You have something that must be done today. We ALL do! If you are like me, you feel like a project manager of your own life. “Call Verizo...
MarieApr 4, 20203 minHow to 10x the Likelihood of Actually Making New HabitsThe Role of the OT in HabitsHere’s the first paragraph from THIS journal article about habits and health professional’s role: “Patients trust health professionals as...
MarieApr 4, 20202 min3 Sternal Precautions You’ve Never Even Heard ofQuick Disclaimer and then on to the good stuff:As always, surgeon’s protocol should be the gospel. They have the ability to look at the c...
MarieApr 4, 20202 minDear Marie: I walked into my patient’s room and the family member was writing down everything in a nYou should not be alarmed BUT you should be informed. As Occupational Therapists it is our job to encourage family members to be advocate...
MarieApr 4, 20204 minThe Dirty Truths About Your New Occupational Therapy Job Offer“I found your resume and see that you are interested in becoming a member of the [insert company here] team! We have an amazing benefits ...
MarieApr 4, 20203 min2019 Top 10 Occupational Therapy Websites to FollowToday, nearly 1,000 websites are created every single minute of EVERY single day. With that being said, finding great content can be diff...
MarieApr 4, 20204 min19 Anthony Bourdain Thought-Provoking Quotes for the Occupational TherapistAnthony Bourdain can teach an Occupational Therapist a lot about life. We’re not perfect and we all have our own inner struggles. Despite...
MarieApr 4, 20201 minMARIETHEOT.COM IS LOOKING FOR GUEST BLOG WRITERS!We are looking for bloggers who can write original, high-quality blog posts for the marietheot.com blog. We are looking for guest blogger...
MarieApr 4, 20205 minGuest Blogger: Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)Guest Blogger Stephanie Hall, M.S., OTR/L, ITFS: Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) I have been an occupational therapist for 10 years. It’...
MarieApr 4, 20202 minUnpacking the Nurse Katherine Locklear controversy: Are you Violating HIPPA?The 2017-2018 flu season was a killer, literally. A frustrated Nurse Locklear from Escambia County, Florida turned on her camera after a ...
MarieApr 4, 20207 minTricked into Unethical Practices in Skilled Nursing Facility SNF?The Scenario In a recent Facebook group post, a member posted that “My DOR told me that we are absolutely NOT allowed to see anyone for e...
MarieApr 4, 20202 minBurned Biscuits – A lesson We All Should LearnShared on Facebook, this story has made its way into the hearts of many. If you have a break room at work, post this one up to warm the h...
MarieApr 4, 202013 minOccupational Therapists! Are you sending an inappropriate Emoji?Want to be certain you aren’t sending an inappropriate emoji to your Occupational Therapy co-worker? You’re in luck! Below you will find ...
MarieApr 4, 20203 min8 Frequently Asked Questions About Occupational Therapy1. Is Occupational Therapy a Difficult Job? Occupational Therapy is a career unlike any other. It is challenging, yet rewarding. When peo...
MarieApr 4, 20203 min30 Beyonce Quotes that Will Intensify Your Motivation as a Female Occupational Therapist It’s no secret that 89.3% of Occupational Therapists are female. Balancing school, work, family, personal ADL, and hobbies can seem daunt...
MarieApr 4, 20204 minFlashcard Series: Functional Outcome Measures - ToolboxYou can find the flashcards in their original form on my INSTAGRAM. I will place additional information each week pertaining to our Flash...
