In this episode of OT Unleashed: Student Takeover, Katie and Erik explore how video games can be used as intentional therapeutic tools in occupational therapy. They discuss how gaming supports motor skills, cognition, emotional well-being, and social participation through engaging, motivating, and goal-driven activities. Learn how therapists select, adapt, and measure gaming interventions to enhance meaningful outcomes for clients.

Listeners will also learn how therapists can select and adapt games based on client goals, abilities, and interests, as well as how to grade activities and measure progress in meaningful ways. The discussion introduces tools like the Therapeutic Game Generator from The Rehab Arcade, which helps clinicians connect treatment goals with appropriate game mechanics.

Check out the Therapeutic Game Generator here: ⁠Therapeutic Game Generator⁠