Georgia Occupational Therapy Association

Georgia Occupational Therapy Association Do you know what Occupational Therapy is? Do you know how it feels when your arm goes to sleep? What would you do if it never woke up?

The Georgia Occupational Therapy Association (GOTA) exists to serve as a resource for members, consumers, practitioners, and policy makers related to the practice of occupational therapy in the State of Georgia. Recovering from an injury or illness often requires relearning to do many of the things that we take for granted; like brushing our teeth, dressing, and feeding ourselves. Jack is recovering from a stroke. Occupational Therapists help people, like Jack, regain as much independence as possible. For more information on how to improve the quality of life for those with a disability, ask your doctor about a referral to an occupational therapist, or contact the Georgia Occupational Therapy

12/05/2025

Lighting the home environment for your body’s circadian rhythm has been found to be fundamental to overall health, sleep, and occupational performance.

A recent OT Practice article explores circadian-effective lighting strategies that OT practitioners can use to support clients’ continued engagement in meaningful activities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48qnJS4

12/04/2025
12/04/2025
11/02/2025
11/02/2025
11/02/2025

Weekly Article November 1st: Recognizing and Modifying Environmental Factors to Support Gifted Students’ Sensory Processing in the School Environment.

Per the abstract, this study explored how environmental and sensory accommodations informed by occupational therapy (OT) can support the unique sensory processing needs of children in classroom settings. The findings highlight that sensory-inclusive strategies, such as minimizing visual overstimulation, integrating sensory tools, and providing structured sensory experiences, may improve students’ emotional regulation, attention, and overall learning outcomes. Through collaboration with teachers and modifying both the social and physical environments, OT interventions aimed to create a more supportive school setting for students with sensory sensitivities. This approach highlights the importance of sensory-informed accommodations as a complementary strategy to traditional educational supports, reinforcing the role of OT in promoting sustainable, school-wide inclusion practices.

Interested in a full article review? Click the link in our bio for access to options!

10/27/2025

As of October 1, Cigna implemented a new site-of-care policy requiring hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) to obtain authorization for OT and PT services following an initial evaluation.

They’ll approve HOPD-based therapy only when there’s a clear medical necessity—for instance:
• Need for specialized equipment
• Need for specialized personnel
• Geographic limitations exist
• Complex clinical conditions

As providers adjust to these new requirements, it is important to recognize that similar policies may become more widespread across other payers in the future. Find more info: https://bit.ly/48EVfG5

AOTA is actively engaged and advocating for policies that support access to occupational therapy services across settings.

10/27/2025
10/27/2025

Today is ! 🌍

Established in 2010 by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), World OT Day elevates the visibility of our profession's development work and promotes WFOT's activities locally, nationally, and internationally. This year's theme is 'Occupational Therapy in Action'—celebrating how OTs worldwide help people engage in meaningful activities and participation every single day.

At AOTF, we're proud to support WFOT's commitment to representing our profession on the global stage. We're so excited to connect with OT professionals from around the world at the WFOT Congress in Bangkok, Thailand in Winter 2026!

🔗 Learn more about the Congress: https://wfotcongress2026.org/

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