“Our goal in occupational therapy is to support the whole person—body, mind, and soul,” said Perez. “Strokestra aligns perfectly with that mission. It promotes healing, connectedness, and a renewed sense of purpose for our Veterans.” ❤️

“Among staff who were caught up in the first wave of layoffs: Ph.D.-trained scientists tasked with helping local and state officials respond to outbreaks; employees who ensure that medical devices for patients with cancer and diabetes are safe…”

The United States is reckoning with a mental health crisis. Yet ProPublica found that health insurers have created barriers for people trying to access this critical care at every step of the process. 🗓️ Join us Thursday, Feb. 20 for a virtual discussion.

PBS @pbsnews.bsky.social Classroom Daily News Lesson: The history of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in America Ask students: What do you think are the goals of DEI programs? #EduSky #sschat #apush #BlackHistoryMonth #civicsED bit.ly/3CRdk6l

ATTN: Pre-K — higher ed educators 📣 Share your thoughts on PBS @pbsnews.bsky.social Classroom's Educator Voice blog ✍️ Topic: Dismantling of the Dept. of Education and how it may affect you/your students. Share by Fri., 2/21 here: bit.ly/40Q0vRw #EduSky #DOE

There is a lot of misunderstanding and misrepresentation of what “indirect costs” from the NIH are and what expenses they cover This video has a nice explanation www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxTD...

Help kids love and appreciate themselves - it is *tough work* growing those neurons! 💗 #gobraingrow #mentalhealthishealth #kidsmentalhealth #pediatricot

Clean your hands properly so you can hold your #valentine safe and tight ❤️🫰 #HandHygiene is one of the most important measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, including bacterial, diarrhoeal & respiratory diseases 🔗 bit.ly/4hSsYgz #ValentinesDay

Calling all Pre-K — higher ed educators! Share your thoughts on PBS @NewsHour Classroom's Educator Voice blog. Subject: Potential dismantling or transformation of the Dept. of Education ✍️ and how it affects you/your students. Share by Thurs., 2/13 here: bit.ly/40Q0vRw | #EduSky #sschat #DOE #edchat

Little infographic on what social emotional development looks like in the first year (0-12 months). It’s so amazing to see them grow! #socialemotional #socialemotionaldevelopment #childdevelopment #pediatricoccupationaltherapy

Valentine's Day is just around the corner! These kids are making their valentines with a little support from EaZyHold 💌 How are you spreading love this year? 15% off on eazyhold.com right now with code EAZY2LOVE. They're the most useful gift ever! #ValentinesDay #AssistiveTech #DisabilityCommunity

Learning through play is the way! #play #importanceofplay #childdevelopment #occupationaltherapy #pediatricoccupationaltherapy

Medicaid is a lifeline for people with complex medical needs & disabilities – it covers therapy, medical equipment, and care at home instead of institutions. Join us: call 202-224-3121 to tell Congress #HandsOffOurMedicaid – don't cut our kids' lifeline to cover GOP tax breaks for the rich!

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Today in Hell Yes, Research: "While we can’t say with any certainty whether a particular child will ultimately become an oral communicator, we can be pretty confident in saying that AAC [Augmentative and Alternative Communication] won’t hurt." www.theinformedslp.com/review/setti... #neurodiversity

Healthcare is a human right. “…would erode the coverage of tens of millions of people who get their health insurance from their employer or through Obamacare’s marketplace, removing requirements insurers cover the full cost of everything from birth control to vaccines to mental health screenings”

Hope there’s something good in your day today! ❤️

Effective ergonomic training should focus on practical skill development to ensure workers adopt and apply ergonomic strategies. ohsonline.com/Articles/202... #ergonomics

🤯…It’s a Volcano Breath kind of Monday. Be kind to yourself! 😮‍💨 #occupationaltherapy #pediatricot #mentalhealth #mentalhealthishealth #regulation #deepbreath

Please share with your occupational therapy practitioner colleagues working in pediatric settings. #occupationaltherapy #OT #pedsOT #schoolbasedOT #earlyinterventionOT

It's that time of year when things slow down, and young children make developmental leaps. Find out why here: https://www.hannaperkins.org/quietly-observing-the-winter-honeymoon/

Hope you find time to get out and play this weekend! Play can even help adults — play helps us relax, be more productive, have better quality sleep, and be better problem solvers! #occupationaltherapy #pediatricot #play #powerofplay #importanceofplay #mentalhealth #mentalhealthishealth

I missed international puzzle day yesterday. I’ve especially been enjoying doing sticker puzzles with my students lately - great way to work on fine motor skills, visual skills, and number/letter recognition! #occupationaltherapy #pediatricot #puzzles

Coping tools come in all shapes and sizes. These strategies evolve with us as we grow, and we use different strategies for different circumstances, depending on what our nervous system needs. What’s your favorite coping strategy? #mentalhealth #mentalhealthishealth #occupationaltherapy #pediatricot

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Hope everyone got through their Monday okay. Take whatever moment you need for you and your nervous system! 😮‍💨 #deepbreath #selfregulation #mentalhealth #mentalhealthishealth #occupationaltherapy #pediatricot

"With enough practice, [autistic people] often can & do improve our motor skills. But for many of us, there can be certain activities that always remain challenging, even after extensive practice. So, what do we do when that situation arises?" Iris Warchall: thinkingautismguide.com/2024/11/what...

Stress can have harmful impacts on children’s physical and mental health. If you are concerned about how your child responds to stress or new, unexpected situations, I recommend first talking with their pediatrician. #occupationaltherapy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthishealth #pediatricot

I just want to acknowledge that it’s been a very long week and that I hope you find time to rest this weekend (rest is an occupation, too!). 🫶

There’s so much we learn from play when we’re little and big! When OT’s talk about children’s “occupations” (all the things we do to occupy our day), play is number one. #occupationaltherapy #pediatricot #play #childdevelopment

Pediatric occupational therapy, putting the fun in functional! #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #pediatricot #pediatricoccupationaltherapist #gobraingrow

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