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LindaOH @LindaOHio (222417) • United States 30 Aug 24

He called last night and said that they have been giving him Physical and Occupational Therapy every day. That's double what he's used to. Obviously he has been exhausted and sore. While I was talking to him, his roommate's...

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6/5/24 - Update on My Husband

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222417) • United States 5 Jun 24

Our housekeeper's mother visited him yesterday and brought him some Burger King food which he gratefully devoured. He likes their food much better than McDonald's. My husband spoke to the person in charge of Occupational...

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5/8/24 - Update on My Husband

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222417) • United States 8 May 24

Hubby said he walked a record distance. Almost made it to the nurse's station and back. Still no mention of any Occupational Therapy or trying to climb stairs. He still needs help getting in and out of bed. I asked the...

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5/7/24 - Update on My Husband

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222417) • United States 7 May 24

My husband said physical therapy did not go so well yesterday. He felt dizzy and did not walk so far. There has been no mention of doing Occupational Therapy or stairs. I'm going to try and see him Friday or Saturday. He said...

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Friday, i was flattered

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169477) • United States 6 Feb 21

On Friday the occupational therapist at school wanted to teach me how to do some of the tasks she does with my little guy. I was flattered because her department rarely shares their techniques. I am excited, as it will help him...

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Looking for toy/game suggestions to help with an OT concern?

wiccania @wiccania (3360) • United States 20 Dec 09

My son's Occupational Therapist at school says he needs work on his grasp. Specifically grabbing small items (think of using tweezers or picking up a penny using your thumb and forefinger). I was trying to think of toys and games...

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pediatric occupational therapist

au_dawn @au_dawn (76) • Philippines 22 Feb 09

Are there any occupational therapists in here working in the pediatric setting?

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Anyone know about master degree in Occupational Therapy in USA?

julise @julise (494) • Indonesia 17 Nov 08

I garduated from psychology (B.A.), I really want to continue my degree in Occupational Therapy, it's basicly you learn how to give therapy to people who are in 'sick' (stroke, etc), so that they can be fully functioning again as...

does anyone have a child with sensory issues?

ndaniel229 @ndaniel229 (419) • United States 15 Oct 08

Do you have a child with sensory issues? How did you know - what did you do? My daughter is bright but she does not like children around her at all! She's strong willed and doesn't ask for help... she hates things on her head and...

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Should I change course or not?

mimingsi @mimingsi (151) • Philippines 6 Sep 08

Hi! I'm currently in my last year as BS Occupational Therapy. But the dilemma is this. 1. I can't see myself as an OT practitioner in the future 2. I'm not happy with my course, but I'm already in my senior year. 3. If I...

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"Autism is a "fraud"" - Anyone else hear about this?

lisado @lisado (1227) • United States 23 Jul 08

My MIL called me this morning asking if I had heard about the rant by a radio talk show host and Autism. I said, no, I hadn't. It took some hunting, but I finally found it on the CNN website and listening to him made me furious....

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At least another month off work.....

palonghorn @palonghorn (5479) • United States 27 Jun 08

As some of you know, I was put on medical leave when I was injured at work in April. The 'panel' doctor I went to through work, never saw the xrays taken at the hospital from the day it happened, he has had me going to...

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Occupational therapy: in Italy there are some problems...

ila55it @ila55it (3) • Italy 19 Dec 07

Hi everybody. I'm an occupational therapy student and at the moment I'm studying in Milan, Italy. This kind of profession is quite new in my country and nobody knows it. When I try to explain to people what's my role, they pull...

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Oh Yes!! Visitors will be here.

webeishere @webeishere (36313) • United States 12 Nov 07

As my friends and some other members here know my dad recently got out of a nursing home. The main reason he was there was due to his immobility. he did not walk very much and after being hospitalized and bed ridden for a couple...

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Dads Coming Home Sunday!

webeishere @webeishere (36313) • United States 3 Nov 07

Okay most here know I am my fathers caregiver and he had some problems recently. He was hospitalized, had some surgery, then into a nursing home for physical threapy and occupational therapy. Well don't get too excited/happy for...

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Dad's being Transferred Finally ! YIPPEE!!

webeishere @webeishere (36313) • United States 24 Sep 07

I just got dome talking to the social services office and my dad is being transg=ferred to an after care facility at 4 tonight. This is a big burden finally off my shoulders as I sat all weekend wondering when he would be...

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Abilify and my son, who just happens to be autistic.

MaryAnn1067 @MaryAnn1067 (21) • United States 21 Aug 07

Well. With not a little trepidation we enrolled our son in a clinical trial for the prescription drug Abilify. I was a little nervous about it, as it is a controlled substance and I just didn't know how he would react to it. He is...

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What Type of Job do You and Your Spouse/Partner Have?

SheliaLee @SheliaLee (2736) • United States 9 May 07

I work at home as a medical transcriptionist for a local hospital. I have been working since 1988. The best part is getting to work from home. I type reports for outpatients who come for Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and...

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boy dies from toothache

itsjustmeb @itsjustmeb (1212) • Canada 28 Feb 07

WP: Md. boy dies from toothache Maryland boy, 12, dies after bacteria from tooth spread to his brain By Mary Otto The Washington Post Updated: 9:11 a.m. PT Feb 28, 2007 WASHINGTON - Twelve-year-old Deamonte Driver died of a...

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People being sick...

serialmommy @serialmommy (639) • United States 9 Feb 07

ok, this is a question about men being sick vs women being sick. these are personal observations, so don't go chopping my head off...why is it when a woman is sick she still does the grocery shopping, the cooking, the cleaning,...

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