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Happy Occupational Therapy month to this wonderful bunch!

Today our clinician highlight is Taylor Janning, CCC-SLP! Taylor graduated from Auburn University in 2016 with her Bachelors in Communication Disorders and in 2018 with her Masters in Speech-Language Pathology. Her interests in the field include pediatric articulation and phonology, stuttering, and adult language and neurological communication disorders. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband, Joe, playing with their Boykin Spaniel, Lucy, reading, and being outdoors.

Be Tech Wise with Baby! How can we create healthy habits with screen time to promote language in our little ones?
https://identifythesigns.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Be-Tech-Wise-With-Baby.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y9i8b0f9ew

Identify the Signs of Communication Disorders: May 2018 Public service announcement from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association encourages parents to learn the signs of communication disorders and seek h...

This month is Better Speech & Hearing Month! We will be highlighting our speech-language pathologist and all things speech therapy this month. What questions do you have about speech therapy?

We have loved celebrating our fabulous occupational therapists this month!

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Rehabworks Auburn updated their address.

What are considered activities of daily living in occupational therapy?

https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-are-adls-and-iadls-2510011

What There Is to Know About ADLs and IADLs in a Healthcare Facility Here is a basic guide to ADLS (Activities of Daily Living) and IADLS (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living).

Why is occupational therapy important for autistic children?

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/occupation-therapy

Why is occupational therapy important for autistic children? Corinna Laurie explains what occupation therapy is and how it can help autistic children

What is occupational therapy’s role in Autism Spectrum Disorder?
https://www.aota.org/-/media/corporate/files/aboutot/professionals/whatisot/cy/fact-sheets/autism%20fact%20sheet.pdf

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Saturday, April 23rd is World Book Day! This article explores the importance and benefits of reading books with your children to increase language skills.

http://www.hanen.org/helpful-info/articles/promoting-language-with-books.aspx

Promoting Language with Books It's hard to find a website or pamphlet today about child development that doesn't say something about the importance of reading with young children. But what exactly is it about books that makes them such a powerful tool for promoting children's development? And what are some things you can do duri...

April 21st is Administrative Professionals Day! We are so thankful for our amazing office staff that works so hard every day!

Today's Clinician Highlight, Lindsey Carroll, OT!

Lindsey has been a great asset to our team of therapists. She is a great team player and is willing to go the extra mile for her patients.

Lindsey is an occupational therapist who graduated from Abilene Christian University with her MSOT and has an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology. She has been working for RehabWorks since August 2021 and treats both pediatric and adult patients. She and her husband have two cats, Baya and Embry.

Why did you want to be an OT?
I wanted to be an OT after watching my young cousin who had a brain tumor receive OT and PT following his treatment. He recently graduated college and is doing very well thanks to his incredible team all those years ago.

Why do you love being an OT?
I have such amazing patients that work so hard each session and I love seeing them progress.

Why do you love RehabWorks?
I have an incredible team here of PTs and SLPs and other OTs who work hard to provide the best service for all our patients.

https://carrotsareorange.com/occupational-therapy/

A Beginner's Guide to Occupational Therapy for Parents Occupational Therapy 101 for Parents - Wondering if OT might be a good option for your child but don't know where to start? Check out this series!

Meet Elisa Pesto, Occupational Therapist!

Elisa's interest in occupational therapy arose from having a younger brother with hemiplegia and visual impairments. She made the decision in high school to pursue OT because of this desire to help others. After completing her undergraduate degree from Samford University, she completed her Masters in occupational therapy from UAB.

Elisa has over 18 years of pediatric experience and over 20 years experience as an OT. She has worked at Rehab Works serving pediatric patients for 14 years. She completed the University of Southern California Sensory Integration Continuing Education Certificate program in 2020. She also has continuing education in Handwriting Without Tears, Beckman Oral Motor program, the SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) approach to feeding, the Ready Approach to Sensory Integration, and Interactive Metronome. She also recently became a Certified Lactation Counselor and looks forward to how this certification can impact her tiniest feeding patients! She enjoys collaborating with her coworkers and with her patients' families in a supportive environment.

Elisa loves spending time camping, hiking and being outdoors with her family. She also enjoys helping with children's activities at her church.

Meet our clinician spotlight of the day, Jody Shields, occupational therapist!

https://rehabworks.eamc.org/MeetTheTeam/JodyShields

Interested in receiving occupational therapy at East Alabama Health?

https://www.eastalabamahealth.org/find-a-service/rehabilitation-and-therapy/occupational-therapy

Occupational Therapy | Opelika & Auburn, Alabama (AL), East Alabama Health Occupational Therapy When injury or a sickness hinders your ability to perform everyday tasks and activities, our occupational therapists are here to help

What's the difference between physical therapy and occupational therapy?

https://otaonline.stkate.edu/blog/occupational-therapy-vs-physical-therapy/

Occupational Therapy vs. Physical Therapy - St. Kate's We explore all the similarities and differences between physical therapy and occupational therapy and how each has unique benefits.

What is the day like of an occupational therapist specializing in hand therapy?

https://www.myotspot.com/day-in-the-life-hand-therapist/

A Day in the Life of an Outpatient Hand Therapist - myotspot.com We're excited to feature occupational therapist Emi Ito, OTR/L, CHT, who shares what a typical day in the life of an outpatient hand therapist looks like.

Happy World Health Day!

This month we are highlighting our amazing occupational therapists. Our first clinician highligh is Mallory Payne, Occupational Therapist & Certified Athletic Trainer.

Mallory attended Troy University for her undergraduate degree in Athletic Training and the University of Alabama at Birmingham for her Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy. Mallory currently also serves at the Clinical Coordinator for adults and contracts part-time at The Orthopedic Clinic Opelika.

Her main areas of interest include post-op upper extremity surgical cases, neurological conditions, and cognitive/functional skills for return to functional skills.

Mallory loves being an OT because she enjoys seeing the progress with patients. She likes to push patients to their maximum capacity, even if the patient cannot see their own potential. She enjoys explaining the medical conditions to patients and helping them achieve their functional goals. She is a firm believer in hard work and expects the same from her patients.