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AOTA 2012 – It was an excellent year!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

AOTA 12 Opening Ceremony – April 26, 2012 While my mind is still full from AOTA 12, I wanted to capture some of my thoughts and experiences from the conference. 1. The attendance was great!!! I saw some reports that … Continue reading →

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OT A to Z: E is for Eleanor Clarke Slagle

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

Often deemed the “mother” of OT in the United States, Eleanor Clark Slagle is undoubtedly one of the most influential figures in the development of the field of occupational therapy. Biographical information about her is relatively scarce but they are some aspects … Continue reading →

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OT A to Z: C is for Conference

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

In the United States, April is OT Month. It is also the time when the AOTA annual conference is frequently held, as it is this year. I have been fortunate to be able to attend the AOTA conference quite a few times in … Continue reading →

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OT A to Z: B is for Beliefs

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

I love the series, “This I Believe,” which is a public project in which people express their beleifs that serve as their guiding principles. Sometimes the essays are on a specific topic such as love or parenthood, whereas others are … Continue reading →

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OT A to Z: A is for Adaptation

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

Aside from occupation, I am not sure there is a concept that is more inherent to occupational therapy than that of adaptation. While we see the concept of adaptation in other fields (biology, psychology, anthropology), I think the knowledge and … Continue reading →

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OTs as “public intellectuals”

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

In 2009, I have the tremendous fortune to present at the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning conference. It was an amazing few days devoted entirely to research and discussion related to teaching and learning. Among many … Continue reading →

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OT and Urban Design

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

An article this morning in Acedeme Today discussed the work of Richard Jackson. Formerly of the CDC, Dr. Jackson’s current work focuses on urban design as a way to support health. The article states: In recent months, Dr. Jackson has … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on 2011

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

New Year’s Meme 1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before? Planted herbs, worked with hospice on behalf of my grandmother, supervised a student’s thesis 2. Did you keep your 2011 resolutions, and will you make … Continue reading →

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Carl Sagan, Women Explorers, and OT

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

In honor what would have been  Carl Sagan’s 77th birthday, @Lettersof Note posted a letter from Carl Sagan sent to members of the Explorers Club. Written in 1981, Dr. Sagan implores the club members to admit women into its membership, providing numerous … Continue reading →

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My breakup letter to my former smartphone

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

Dear Mr. Smartphone: I don’t know if this will come as a surprise to you, but I have grown restless in our relationship. It has been gradual and I have wavered about this decision, but I think the time has … Continue reading →

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