• About Me

    Cheryl Hall
    Occupational Therapist
    Maryland, United States

    Welcome to a site devoted to sharing experience, knowledge and resources to make your job of being a great therapist a lot easier.

    I have been an occupational therapist for more than 30 years. I graduated from San Jose State University with degrees in Occupational Therapy, Gerontology, and Early Child Development. My passion is working with adults and children in home health but I have also worked in rehab, sub-acute rehab, hand therapy, transitional living for TBI, and hospital-based outpatient settings.

  • Previous Posts

Stairway Safety and Your OT Patient

by Cheryl Hall on February 15th, 2018

The three most hazardous places in a home for falls are the bathroom, the stairs and the bedroom. Here are some tips for navigating and managing stairs at home and away. Please share this information with your patients! Cheryl Hall, OT Author and Illustrator, Occupational Therapy Toolkit Lighting Stairs inside…

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Great Occupations

by Cheryl Hall on February 1st, 2018

OT Careers – The Road Less Traveled

by Cheryl Hall on January 15th, 2018

Occupational therapists have so many career paths to explore. Whether you are a new grad or are looking for a mid-career change, I thought it would be fun to explore some special OT careers. I was surprised that my favorite, home health care, only accounts for 6% of all OTs!…

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OT Conference Plans in 2018? Make the Most of the Experience

by Cheryl Hall on January 1st, 2018

Want to build your network, learn new techniques, or share your successes as an OT? The AOTA national conference is a great way to make progress on any of your 2018 career goals. I have enjoyed every AOTA conference that I have attended, and 2018 in Salt Lake City will…

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One of My Favorite OT Champions

by Cheryl Hall on December 1st, 2017

Fred Sammons is one of my favorite champions of the practice of occupational therapy. Sammons was first and foremost an outstanding occupational therapist who was committed to helping those with disabilities live the fullest life possible. But his role as savvy entrepreneur is what earned him the honor of one…

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