• 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

Setting Goals with your OT Patient

by Cheryl Hall on March 1st, 2018

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry I love this quote and have applied the sentiment over and over in my OT practice. Deliberate, patient-centered goals are critical to good OT outcomes. Enjoy! Cheryl Hall, OT Author and Illustrator, Occupational Therapy Toolkit The process of…

Read more

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…

Read more

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!…

Read more

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…

Read more