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Laurie Scott, OTR/L - ChristianaCare. Wilmington, DE, US

Laurie Scott, OTR/L

Occupational Therapy Specialist | ChristianaCare

Wilmington, DE, UNITED STATES

Laurie Scott, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapy Specialist at ChristianaCare.

Biography

Laurie Scott is an occupational therapist and assistant manager of ChristianaCare Rehabilitation Services at Springside Plaza. This role has allowed her to not only facilitate growth of rehab at Springside, but also service expansion to Southern New Castle County, Chester County and Delaware County outpatient locations. In addition to management duties, Laurie treats patients full time in outpatient neuro rehab, with expertise in Parkinson's, concussion, upper limb amputation, and stroke.

Areas of Expertise (7)

Occupational Therapy

Neurological Rehabilitation

Parkinson's Disease

Stroke Rehab

Upper Extremity Amputation

Concussion

Interactive Metronome

Education (1)

Misericordia University: B.S., Occupational Therapy/Therapist 1995

Media Appearances (1)

BIG therapy is making a big difference for people with Parkinson’s disease

ChristianaCare News  online

2014-08-07

Patients undergoing the therapy show rapid improvement — sometimes after only one or two sessions. One patient, a young man in his 30s, came to Concord from China just for the treatment, Scott said. “He came in with rounded shoulders, and he complained of discomfort in his upper back and neck,’’ she said. “By the third session, he felt much better and looked better. He stood taller, with better posture, felt less pain. His stride was much longer. We felt it was such a big accomplishment. ‘’

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External Service & Affiliations (1)

  • Kinesiology for the OTA - Delaware Technical and Community College : Primary Instructor, 2019-Present

Event Appearances (5)

Driving Considerations in the Parkinson's Population

PD Support Group  Virtual

2023-03-01

Psychosocial Considerations in Occupational Therapy

Delaware Technical and Community College  

2022-09-16

Resources for Caregivers - Home Modifications and Driving

Swank Center Grand Rounds  

2021-10-07

Rehabilitation Resources - Breakout Session

3rd Annual Parkinson's Symposium  

2022-04-15

Finding Function in Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's Symposium  

2021-04-09

Speaking Style

Languages (1)

  • English