Occupational Therapy Toolkit
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Hi - I’m Cheryl Hall - the author and illustrator of the OT Toolkit. I am an OT and my collection of OT patient education handouts are used every day by OTs worldwide to enhance their practice.
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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!
So fun to release the book during my favorite conference and during OT Month!
Stop by and say hi if you are in Philly!
November blog is posted
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...
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November 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
November blog is posted
September blog posted! Learn more about HOSA!
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...
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October 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
September blog posted! Learn more about HOSA!
Learn more about Lipedema with my guest blogger!
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...
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July 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Learn more about Lipedema with my guest blogger!
June blog is posted - more recommendations from the AOTA Conference
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...
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June 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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.
#mentalhealthawareness
#ottoolkit
#patienteducation
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.
#mentalhealthawareness
#ottoolkit
#patienteducation
May 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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.
#mentalhealthawareness
#ottoolkit
#patienteducation
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.
#mentalhealthawareness
#ottoolkit
#patienteducation
OT is on the team.
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.
healthier.stanfordchildrens.org
April 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
OT is on the team.
Hello Philadelphia! Love meeting new OTs - come by and say hi to the OT Toolkit - Booth 931. #aotainspire25
April 4, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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!
#AOTAINSPIRE25
#OTtoolkit
#PatientEducation
#OT
#IloveOT
#OccupationalTherapy
#OccupationalTherapists
#OccupationalTherapistsOfInstagram
#OccupationalTherapyStudents
#occupationaltherapyassistants
#AOTAINSPIRE25
#OTtoolkit
#PatientEducation
#OT
#IloveOT
#OccupationalTherapy
#OccupationalTherapists
#OccupationalTherapistsOfInstagram
#OccupationalTherapyStudents
#occupationaltherapyassistants
April 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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!
So fun to release the book during my favorite conference and during OT Month!
Stop by and say hi if you are in Philly!
April 3, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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!
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.
Celebrate OT month by focusing on the outcomes - the skills needed to live life to the fullest - achieved with the help of occupational therapy.
April 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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.
Celebrate OT month by focusing on the outcomes - the skills needed to live life to the fullest - achieved with the help of occupational therapy.
March post!
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...
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March 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
March post!
Let’s do this ❤️
March 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Let’s do this ❤️
Call to action from the US National Council on Aging
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.
www.ncoa.org
February 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Call to action from the US National Council on Aging
OT can adapt any skill important to the patient.
February 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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 .
February 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Sports are such a beloved and varied occupation - OT can help patients keep competing and playing .
OTs help patients navigate their world safely.
February 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
OTs help patients navigate their world safely.
Here’s a question OT hear often!
February 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Here’s a question OT hear often!
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.
Including OT in the medical response ensures the stroke patient receives holistic, patient-centered care focused on the occupations of life.
January 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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.
Including OT in the medical response ensures the stroke patient receives holistic, patient-centered care focused on the occupations of life.