Occupational Therapy Toolkit

Inspiration for a Great 2026: Quotes for Occupational Therapists As 2026 approaches, your impact as an occupational therapist is unlimited.  This blog celebrates the power of OT with some inspiring quotes to fuel our passion and guide us toward a brighter, more inc...

Need some inspiration for
2026? Check out these quotes for OTs!

Thank a Caregiver Today! Take some time this month to thank the caregivers in your life – both personal and professional. Caregivers are vital to the health and well-being of the patient who needs care. Caregivers assist with...

November blog is posted

HOSA: Future Health Professionals I was delighted to be asked to provide technical resources for the occupational therapy students in HOSA’s annual Skills Competition for high schoolers!  With 260,000 members and 54 chartered associat...

September blog posted! Learn more about HOSA!

Guest Blog: Lipedema Foundation I hope all my followers find this post informative.  I was not well informed about Lipedema as a clinician so I want to help educate the OT community about the impact we can make for Lipedema patients...

Learn more about Lipedema with my guest blogger!

Best of AOTA Annual Conference – Part 2 AOTA Inspire at Philly included so many great vendors and resources that I am sharing my favorites over a couple of blog posts. What’s this month’s focus: resources for the OT clinician including supp...

June blog is posted - more recommendations from the AOTA Conference

OT has always supported mental health.

From strategies to ease or increase independence with ADLs and IDALs to specific interventions when mental health is the primary diagnosis, OT supports and strengthens a patient’s mental health.

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At Stanford Children’s, a Young Patient Battles Heart Failure—and Rediscovers Joy in Movement - Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Blog After arriving at Stanford Children’s in heart failure, 4-year-old Puuwai was fitted with a VAD, which temporarily impacted his mobility. Now, Puuwai is regaining his strength, one step at a time.

OT is on the team.

Hello Philadelphia! Love meeting new OTs - come by and say hi to the OT Toolkit - Booth 931. #aotainspire25

Stop by and say hi if you are in Philly!

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I am thrilled to announce the 8th Edition of the Occupational Therapy Toolkit is here!

So fun to release the book during my favorite conference and during OT Month!

Stop by and say hi if you are in Philly!

Happy OT Month in the US!

Celebrate OT month by focusing on the outcomes - the skills needed to live life to the fullest - achieved with the help of occupational therapy.

Kawa – A Japanese OT Framework Need a new way to think about your patient’s barriers and strengths?  Do you find visualization and abstract ideas helpful in brainstorming for solutions? You might enjoy exploring the Kawa – a Japane...

March post!

Let’s do this ❤️

How Ageism Impacts Adults with Low Vision Ageism in health care can mean people who could benefit from life-changing vision rehabilitation aren't getting the necessary referrals. Let's help change that.

Call to action from the US National Council on Aging

OT can adapt any skill important to the patient.

Sports are such a beloved and varied occupation - OT can help patients keep competing and playing .

OTs help patients navigate their world safely.

Here’s a question OT hear often!

Headline is OT Treats Stroke with black and white image of patient dressing from the OT Toolkit

Every 40 seconds someone suffers a stroke in the U. S. Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and reduces mobility in 50% of patients over 65.

Including OT in the medical response ensures the stroke patient receives holistic, patient-centered care focused on the occupations of life.