Tag: Occupational Therapy

Walkers Needed for 2012 Orange County Walk Now for Autism Speaks

Walkers Needed for 2012 Orange County Walk Now for Autism Speaks

Stanbridge College encourages you and your loved ones to step up for autism awareness and walk in the 2012 Orange County Walk Now for Autism Speaks on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disorder in the U.S. Every 11 minutes, another family receives the devastating news that their child has an […]

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Occupational Therapy Assistant Students Donate $1700 to Special Olympics Southern California

Occupational Therapy Assistant Students Donate $1700 to Special Olympics Southern California

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) students of Stanbridge College recently donated over $1700 to the Special Olympics Southern California. The OTA students hosted several fundraisers to support the non-profit and promote occupational therapy to the public and student body at Stanbridge College. On their own initiative, the OTA students worked together and hosted a bake sale, […]

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Occupational Therapy Awareness Fundraisers 4/23-4/27

Occupational Therapy Awareness Fundraisers 4/23-4/27

Occupational Therapy Assistant students of Stanbridge College are hosting three fundraisers for Occupational Therapy Awareness starting Monday April 23rd. All proceeds from these fundraisers will go to support the Special Olympics Southern California – a nonprofit organization that uses sports training and competition to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and […]

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Stanbridge College Named to President’s Honor Roll for Third Consecutive Year of Outstanding Community Service

Stanbridge College Named to President’s Honor Roll for Third Consecutive Year of Outstanding Community Service

Stanbridge College receives national recognition for community service by the Corporation for National and Community Service for the third consecutive year. Irvine, California – Stanbridge College, a private technical school in Irvine, California, was admitted to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service. This award is […]

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Get out of Town! Travel Health and Safety Tips from the AOTA

Get out of Town! Travel Health and Safety Tips from the AOTA

Generally traveling and vacations are meant to help people avoid stress from work, home or school commitments, but many times it ends up doing the opposite. The America Occupational Therapy Association has provided several tips for staying safe and healthy while traveling to help reduce stress and avoid strain or pain. Some of the major […]

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Lights On, Camera, Action: OTs make movie going experience for children with disabilities a positive one

Lights On, Camera, Action: OTs make movie going experience for children with disabilities a positive one

Going to the movies for most families is a fun experience. Dark theatres, bright and 3D screens and HD sounds fill the up the room to make it feel like the audience is in the story. But for families with children who have disabilities including autism or sensory processing disorders, this experience could be very […]

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Occupational Therapists and Nurses Bring Holistic Approach for End of Life Care

 Occupational Therapists and Nurses Bring Holistic Approach for End of Life Care

In the healthcare industry, partnerships between allied health professionals are often beneficial for patient care. According to an article in NursingTimes.net, nurses and occupational therapists can work together to provide quality end of life care. Because OTs are trained in assessment, coordination and advanced care planning, they are able to assist nurses who are responsible […]

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Giving Back Without Breaking Your Own: Holiday Shopping Tips from the AOTA

Giving Back Without Breaking Your Own: Holiday Shopping Tips from the AOTA

As the holiday season approaches, many people stress about the pain and hassle of shopping, long lines and crowded parking structures. If you are one of the few who choose to not make life easier by shopping online, then the American Occupational Therapy Association has several tips for those brave brick and mortar shoppers to […]

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Technology and Occupational Therapy: Microsoft Xbox Kinect

Technology and Occupational Therapy: Microsoft Xbox Kinect

After becoming a major hit for consumers, Microsoft Xbox Kinect is rapidly being applied to an increasing amount of business and health care applications. One particular application is in occupational therapy and physical therapy. Businesses are now partnering with health care organizations to evaluate the use of the Xbox Kinect to see what kinds of […]

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Unique Therapy Environments: The Occupational Rehabilitation Kitchen

Unique Therapy Environments: The Occupational Rehabilitation Kitchen

At the heart of the house, the kitchen is a room in which every person is accustom to doing a wide variety of tasks, whether it is putting away groceries, loading and unloading a dishwasher, or following a recipe. It is also a prime environment in which Occupational Therapists can evaluate an individual’s performance and […]

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