… “I found it really inspiring and it looked like something I would love to do for families who have kids like mine.” Ochura had an undergraduate degree in … from Maseno University, both in her native Kenya. She had worked with the Centers for Disease Control performing behavioral research on HIV intervention and saw speech … SLP, Ochura says that her IHP education taught her non-clinical skills necessary for working in a hospital. She points to the importance of the IMPACT classes that …

… the treatment ingredients that comprise a long-established music-based therapy for aphasia, and suggests that customizing these ingredients can improve its … What is Melodic Intonation Therapy? It is a music-based treatment approach for aphasia, which is an acquired language disorder after brain injury, usually a … learn one thing from me, I want it to be that you need to have a theory behind your practice. A clinician can’t just say, “Oh, my client has this type of aphasia, …

… Oncology Honor recognizes contributions to the field of occupational therapy When your work has made a difference to patients around the world, people tend to notice. For Mary Hildebrand , MOT, OTD, OTR, and  Kathleen Lyons, ScD, OT, OTR , the latest … sciences, focusing on advancing the science aimed at enhancing the quality of life for adult cancer survivors through research and advocacy. In addition to her …

… The IHP Interview: Collaborative Connections for Occupational Therapy Practitioners in Behavioral and Mental Health Settings … The IHP Interview: Collaborative Connections for Occupational Therapy Practitioners in Behavioral and Mental Health Settings … of our own mental health and well-being. The support we receive from people in your profession helps to move the needle and is very critical for OTPs to feel truly …