Welcome to On The air, a podcast for individuals interested in learning about the profession of occupational therapy. Through interviews and dialogue on each episode of the show, we will explore topics, exchange ideas, become better informed, and gain a dose of inspiration as we talk about topics and ideas related to the field of OT.

On The air
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Welcome to On The air, a podcast for individuals interested in learning about the profession of occupational therapy. Through interviews and dialogue on each episode of the show, we will explore topics, exchange ideas, become better informed, and gain a dose of inspiration as we talk about topics and ideas related to the field of OT.
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Recent Episodes

February 18, 2025
Strategies for Coping with Stress & Burnout for OT Practitioners and Students (Episode 134)
Jonathan Miller, OTD, OTR/L, holds a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies and Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Arkansas State University. Jonathan has practiced clinically for five years in a variety of setting to include outpatient hand therapy, long-term acute care, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehab, and acute care. Jonathan began working as an adjunct professor in the Spring of 2023 to teach a clinical reasoning and skills course at his alma mater, which led to transitioning full-time into academics at Arkansas State University in the Fall of 2023. Jonathan considers himself a generalist as a clinician with a focus on the adult/older adult population. Jonathan’s research is currently focused on perceived stress and coping strategies of OT students in higher education and on the potential of burnout with clinical practitioners. Jonathan was recently elected as Vice-President of the Arkansas Occupational Therapy Association.<br /><br />On this episode of On The Air, Jonathan discusses strategies for use by OT practitioners and OT/OTA students for coping with stress and potential burnout.

May 27, 2024
The Role of Occupational Therapy in Working with People with ALS (Episode 133)
On this episode, occupational therapy practitioner Cindy Molnar, COTA/L, talks about the role of occupational therapy (OT) in working with people diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - also referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Cindy has been a second career OT assistant for over 10 years, primarily working in a sub-acute rehabilitation hospital setting. Her previous career was in Human Resources as a Corporate Talent Acquisition. <br /><br /><b>Recommended resources</b><br />Books: <br /><ul><li>A Life Impossible by Steve Gleason</li><li>Eyes to the Wind by Ady Barkan</li><li>Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom</li><li>Until I Say Goodbye: A Year of Living with Joy by Susan Spencer-Wendel</li></ul>Films:<br /><ul><li>Transfatty lives </li><li>For Love and Life: No Ordinary Campaign</li><li>Not Going Quietly</li><li>Tuesdays with Morrie</li></ul><br />Websites and More:<br /><ul><li>Team Gleason Foundation - <a href="http://teamgleason.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">teamgleason.org</a></li><li>I am ALS - <a href="http://iamals.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iamals.org</a></li><li>Bridging Voice - <a href="http://bridgingvoice.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bridgingvoice.org</a></li><li>Synapticure - <a href="http://synapticure.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">synapticure.com</a></li><li>Living While Dying [podcast]</li><li>Limbroozkit with Brooke Eby [IG account] </li></ul><br />

April 19, 2024
SnapType: How the Idea of One OT Student is Changing the World (Episode 132)
On this episode, occupational therapist Amberlynn Slavin and her husband Ben Slavin share information about SnapType, an app created based on an idea Amberlynn had on a Level I fieldwork clinical rotation while she was in occupational therapy school at Springfield College. The goal of SnapType is to help students complete their schoolwork even when their handwriting, literacy, or vision holds them back.<br /><br />Amberlynn is a pediatric OT who has practiced in California and New Hampshire. She has experience working in a sensory clinic with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Down’s Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, mental health disorders, and other developmental disorders. When she’s not working, you can find her coaching gymnastics, working on all sorts of creative projects, and spending time with her husband and their two young boys. <br /><ul><li>Learn more about SnapType here: <a href="https://snaptypeapp.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://snaptypeapp.com</a> or on Instagram @snaptypeot</li><li>Check out Amberlynn's Instagram account which is dedicated to OT activity ideas: @creative_cheap_crafts</li><li>Contact Amberlynn via email at amberlynn@snaptypeapp.com</li></ul>
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