Yes, a degree in behavioral science can be a good foundation for a career in occupational therapy. It provides essential insights into human behavior, social interactions, and mental health, which are crucial for understanding clients' needs. Additionally, many occupational therapy programs value diverse academic backgrounds, and the skills gained in behavioral science can enhance your communication and empathy, critical traits for a successful occupational therapist. However, it's important to ensure you also complete any prerequisite courses required for occupational therapy programs.
Pre-occupational therapy is a group of classes that are taken at the university level before classes can begin for occupational therapy. A person taking classes in pre occupational therapy, can work as an occupational therapy assistant.
Occupational Therapy in Health Care was created in 1984.
American Occupational Therapy Association was created in 1917.
Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy was created in 1993.
Elizabeth Cara has written: 'Psychosocial occupational therapy' -- subject(s): Occupational therapy, Mentally ill, Rehabilitation 'Psychosocial occupational therapy in clinical practice' -- subject(s): Occupational therapy, Mentally ill, Rehabilitation
Working with disabled children is known as pediatric disability therapy or pediatric disability support. This may involve providing services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or behavioral support to help children with disabilities reach their full potential.
Marilyn B. Cole has written: 'Group dynamics in occupational therapy' -- subject(s): Occupational Therapy, Methods, Occupational therapy, Group Psychotherapy, Group psychotherapy, Social groups 'Group dynamics in occupational therapy' -- subject(s): Occupational therapy, Group psychotherapy, Small groups, Social groups
There is no patron saint of occupational therapy.
Gary Kielhofner has written: 'Conceptual foundations of occupational therapy' -- subject(s): Occupational therapy, Occupational Therapy 'Health Through Occupation' 'A Model of Human Occupation' -- subject(s): Models, Psychological, Occupational therapy, Psychological Models
Kathlyn L. Reed has written: 'Quick Reference to Occupational Therapy' -- subject(s): Handbooks, Handbooks, manuals, Occupational therapy 'Models of practice in occupational therapy' -- subject(s): Models, Theoretical, Occupational therapy, Theoretical Models
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