A new website developed by Scottish Rite for Children's senior clinical scientist Angela Shierk, Ph.D., O.T.R., is helping patients with cerebral palsy reach their goals. Cerebral Palsy is the most common motor disability in children and causes issues with movement,...
Bodhi, of Garland, Texas, has a resilient spirit that is almost as bright as his smile. Described as a happy, cheerful and loving son, Bodhi’s limb difference was discovered at his 18-week ultrasound. He was born with fibular hemimelia of his right leg, meaning his...
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?    I am a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) and a durable medical equipment (DME) coordinator. I coordinate families with specific medical equipment vendors to receive the appropriate preoperative or...
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?    I am an occupational therapist (OT), primarily with the hand therapy team. What is the most fulfilling part of your job? I enjoy getting to work with children throughout all walks of life, from infancy to...
