Resources for Learning about Occupational Therapy  

The ILOTA Community Outreach Committee has developed or compiled the following resources to help increase awareness and understanding of occupational therapy (OT). These resources are organized by the intended audience.

Resources for the General Public and Pre-OT/OTA Students:
About Occupational Therapy Handout
About Occupational Therapy Infographic
ABCs of Occupational Therapy PDF
Why Choose OT Website https://whychooseot.com/
Videos of Occupational Therapy in Various Practice Settings:
     Acute Care
     Community Mental Health
     Day Rehabilitation
     Early Intervention
     Home Health
     Inpatient Behavioral Health/Mental Health
     Inpatient Rehabilitation
     Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing
     Outpatient Pediatrics

     Upper Extremity Rehabilitation/Hand Therapy

Videos of Interviews with Occupational Therapy Practitioners and Students in Illinois:
     Faith Brown
     Luther King
     Ruby Loera

     Sarah Zera

Resources for OT Practitioners and OT/OTA Students to Use at Career Fairs and Other Events:
About Occupational Therapy Handout
About Occupational Therapy Infographic
ABCs of Occupational Therapy PowerPoint Presentation
Intro to OT and ILOTA PowerPoint Presentation
Interactive Station Ideas for Career Fairs/Presentations
Resources from Why Choose OT Campaign (https://whychooseot.com/resources/):
     What is OT Handout for Students
     Become an OT Handout for Students
     Become an OTA Handout for Students
     About OT Handout for Counselors and Educators
     Presentation Materials for Undergrad Students:
          Presentation Notes
          PowerPoint Presentation with Videos
          PowerPoint Presentation with Images
          Google Slides with Videos https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sNUXJVSrTAILNEYlQO8PWk5sUf4kE8EdkP_0UHpj8IM/edit#slide=id.g2dd34a578f5_1_75

           Google Slides with Images https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Dqk8XY6OwB9XtrCeusUteX8PoChD2boSG7KdY9dmles/edit#slide=id.g2dd34a578f5_1_75

     Presentation Materials for High School Students:
          Presentation Notes
          PowerPoint Presentation with Videos
          PowerPoint Presentation with Images
          Google Slides with Videos https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lSwZQYRGCGt3SedQm2GfSCXfjDX9kr2qUwlKGmmBbwU/edit#slide=id.g2d0c05b2e92_7_190

           Google Slides with Images https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HAsWiB95QhlKG-72_k-ENeN6514fMM2SpDfUnw6SRtM/edit#slide=id.g2d0c05b2e92_2_75