In honour of Occupational Therapy Month, paediatric occupational therapist Kathryn LeMonda is sharing 10 fun facts about OT!
What’s an occupation? “Occupations” include all meaningful activities a person desires and needs to participate in for daily life. For children, this may include things like getting dressed, writing their names, or playing with friends.
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We identify personal and environmental strengths and barriers to select the appropriate match of activity demands and skills to achieve optimal outcomes.
Work settings for OTs include schools, hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, and mental health facilities.
Occupational therapists are trained to work with a variety of diagnoses, including traumatic brain injury, autism spectrum disorder, stroke, cerebral palsy, burns, fractures, spinal cord injury, orthopedic impairments, sensory processing disorders, developmental delays, and more!
Occupational therapy was founded by three men and three women in 1917, three years before women were able to vote.
Occupational therapists first established a role in paediatrics in 1919 – and have been helping children for over 100 years!
Advanced training and specialty practice areas include sensory integration, feeding, eating and swallowing, assistive technology, hippotherapy, aquatic therapy, hand therapy, seating and mobility, low vision, and environmental modifications.
Occupational therapists treat the whole person, utilising holistic approaches, scientific evidence, and current research to provide comprehensive treatment.
US News and World Report listed occupational therapy in the Top 10 Best Healthcare Jobs. We agree!
Pediatric occupational therapists get paid to play! We can’t go a day without three things: bubbles, silly socks and non-stop singing!
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Did you know the motto of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is “Living Life To Its Fullest®”?! NAPA OTs strive to help all patients conquer goals and experience life without limitations.
As a paediatric OT, Kathryn loves helping children learn and master something new. “It’s the most incredible joy!” Kathryn spends her free time with her favorite people and goes to yoga. Outdoor runs, puppies, iced coffee, and a good brunch make her smile!
At NAPA, we take an individualised approach to paediatric therapy because we understand that each child is unique and has very specific needs. For this reason, no two therapeutic programs are alike. If your child needs our services, we will work closely with you to select the best therapies for them, creating a customsed program specific to your child’s needs and your family’s goals. Let your child’s journey begin today by contacting us to learn more.
