Posts by Megan VanSparrentak
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy (OT) is a branch of healthcare that helps people gain or regain independence in their everyday lives following injury, illness, or disability. Occupational therapists work with people who are born with or acquire physical, cognitive, or sensory deficits. These deficits or impairments in function can be caused by: cerebral palsy, torticollis, spina bifida,…
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ADHD, or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children, according to the CDC. Although it is typically diagnosed in childhood, it can carry over into or be diagnosed in adulthood. It can be treated through medication and occupational and behavioral therapies, however, if untreated, ADHD can impact a…
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