Articles

Starting With a Blank Canvas

Starting With a Blank Canvas

Posted by Robin Akselrud, OTD, OTR/L, Program Director, All-Women’s Section of the OT Program, Touro University on Apr 9th 2025

When I launched Forward OT PLLC, my private practice, in 2012, creating a sensory gym that was both practical and functional was a top priority. It wasn't an easy task, but the sense of accomplis … read more
The Benefits of Classroom as a Clinic

The Benefits of Classroom as a Clinic

Feb 19th 2025

Contributors: Carole Dinan, OTD, OTR/L, Assistant Professor, Heidi Robertson, OTD, OTR/L, Associate Professor, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and alumni: Megan Gatsogiannis, MS … read more
​The Importance of the Just-Right Challenge

​The Importance of the Just-Right Challenge

Posted by Erin Wells, OTD, OTR/L on Jan 21st 2025

As occupational therapy practitioners, we often utilize the “just-right challenge” when working with our clients. There are numerous therapeutic benefits for clients when an activity is structured t … read more