So, what is a certified hand therapist? A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is a professional designation representing a significant level of specialization in physical and occupational therapy. A CHT focuses on treating conditions affecting the hand and upper extremity. This blog will explore what it means to be a CHT, the path to certification, […]
The Accident: “I never thought this would happen at work!”
Written by Alex Brickey OTR/L Occupational therapy establishes a client-centered treatment approach during the initial evaluation for patients to return to work safely. It was a normal Friday at work and your supervisor asked you to go get a box of copy paper to place on the shelf in the printing room to be ready […]
Autistic Burnout: How to Recognize the Signs and Find Treatment
Imagine how exhausting it would be to live in someone else’s world. That’s how it feels for people with autism, living in a neurotypical world. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent burnout. Most estimates suggest that the average human makes between 27,000 and 35,000 decisions each day, with the vast majority of those (more than […]
What is Therapeutic Listening? And Its Role for Sensory Processing
Written by Katie Gray, OTR/L Combining traditional therapy strategies with Therapeutic Listening can increase the rate at which changes take place. What is Therapeutic Listening? Therapeutic listening is a sound-based intervention that was developed to support people of all ages who experience difficulties with sensory processing. It provides stimulation to the auditory system through the […]
Therapeutic Gardening Activities for Your Senses
Written by Gabrielle Burns, OTR/L, Early Intervention Manager at CORA Physical Therapy Gardening is an excellent activity for kids of any age. Through gardening children work on gross motor skills (shoveling dirt, using a watering can), fine motor skills (planting seeds, picking flowers), sensory processing (messy play, smelling different scents), cognitive skills (counting, journaling), visual […]
Early Intervention Makes Growing Up Easier
Written by Brittany Edwards, OTR/L, Pediatric Occupational Therapist at CORA Roanoke Early Intervention (EI) is a program for children ages birth to three with developmental delays or medical conditions that may delay typical development. The program uses a family-coaching model and takes place in the child’s natural environment, which is most often the family’s home. […]
