April is Occupational Therapy Month! Occupational Therapy faculty and students are excited to share some occupations that we use with the clients we serve and explain more about the profession. Please make note of the location and time as they vary throughout the month. All activities are free, however some may have limited capacity due to supplies/materials.

April 1, 12 p.m., OT Building (3003 Forest Ave)
Spring craft – flower pot and mini chicks – Dr. Yolanda Griffiths (Maximum of 12 participants), others can attend, watch, socialize and learn.

April 14, 12:30–1:30 p.m., Cline Atrium
Sensory Based Mindfulness Activities – Zentangle & Aromatherapy – Dr. Christine Urish

April 18, 12–1 p.m., Cline Atrium
How Sensory Impairment Impacts Faculty & Students in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) – Dr. Nicci Kuhl & Dr. Rachel Allen-McHugh

April 25, 11:30–12:30, Cline Atrium
How OT’s adapt tasks for children and adults – OT Students: Zayla Jyawook, Jenna Gregoire, Morgan Tegtmeier

To learn more about occupational therapy visit, aota.org.

To learn more about occupational therapy at Drake visit, drake.edu/ot.

— Christine Urish, Occupational Therapy