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The Role of Occupational Therapy in Working with People with ALS (Episode 133)

The Role of Occupational Therapy in Working with People with ALS (Episode 133)

Update: 2024-05-27
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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. 

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The Role of Occupational Therapy in Working with People with ALS (Episode 133)

The Role of Occupational Therapy in Working with People with ALS (Episode 133)

Stephanie Lancaster