… How Innovative Technologies are Shaping the Field of Occupational Therapy … How Innovative Technologies are Shaping the Field of Occupational Therapy Connect … cutting-edge technology, occupational therapists are enhancing their ability to help individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life. From … that help individuals with disabilities perform tasks they would otherwise find challenging or impossible. Occupational therapists use a wide range of assistive …

… The IHP Interview: Kevin Berner on Epilepsy … Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy, hopes future brings implantable devices to warn of impending seizures November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month – a time … of the disease, but about half of people with epilepsy have an unknown cause.  How does epilepsy impact the way someone lives their life?  With epilepsy, seizures …

… Institute’s use of Simulated Participants – people who typically play the part of someone with a condition, disease, or ailment; sometimes, they also portray family members, caregivers and healthcare workers.  The idea is to provide student a real-world, real-time experience that will help prepare … you must have mixed my X-ray up with someone else.” The student doesn’t know how you're going to respond, either. How did you respond? I played someone who was in …

… The IHP Interview: Diane Smith on Disability Pride Month … Illness & Disability Policy OT professor discusses advances, along with work still to be done, as the country marks the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with … better for her. Occupational therapists look at the person, their environment, and how an individual can achieve their desired goals in that space. I now advocate for …