Assignment 25: Abstract

My name is Ashley Wright and this year I have been interning under the leadership of Tina Black who is the owner and an occupational therapist at Essential Therapy Services. Although I have observed many sessions, I have spent a lot of time observing sessions with kids suffering from seizures. Because this interested me so much, I chose to research how I, as an occupational therapist, can collaborate with teachers, doctors, families, and patients themselves to determine the best ways to treat patients suffering from seizures. I also attempted to determine what successful plans often look like. Throughout the year, I have read articles and interviewed many therapists to determine that seizures are a neurological disorder and can never be completely cured by therapy. Knowing this, occupational therapists typically work on muscle toning and strengthening because that is a typical issue for most kids with seizures. In the future I will use this information when treating my own patients and creating the best plan to help them reach their goals.