Inspiring

Accessible living with OT

Accessible Living with OT from pininterest

 Good for handicap accessibility!

From an Autistic point of view

JOURNEY WITH AUTISM: From an autistic point of view:

"I liked the sound of flowing water and enjoyed pouring water back and forth between orange juice cans; whereas another child may avoid the sound of flowing water. I liked the visual stimulation of watching automatic sliding doors; whereas another child might run and scream when he or she sees an automatic sliding door. ....................................  "

Says Temple Grandin, A 64 year old autistic person, Doctor of animal science and a professor in Colorado state University, USA. In her articles she explains about the sensory, language, social communication and learning issues that she experienced as a person with autism.. It would provide a good insight to parents and professionals about the struggles or voices of autistic children... For a better understanding, follow the link...

http://legacy.autism.com/families/grandin_articles.htm

Resources: Play materials and games for infants and toddlers

JOURNEY WITH AUTISM: Play materials and games for infants and toddler:

Play materials and games for infants and toddler

Age : 0-4 months

Ø Colourful mobile items

Ø Dangling toys

Ø Music carousals

Ø Finger play

Ø Rattles

Ø Rubber or plastic rings

Children With Autism May Benefit From The Introduc...

JOURNEY WITH AUTISM: Children With Autism May Benefit From The Introduc...:
See Link : http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/248532.php#.UGElslpOQgc.blogger

Library at Hillcrest

Last semester I did my practical block at Hillcrest Hospital. Below is an article I wrote for our OT Newsletter, describing my personal venture with my supervisor to create a library for the patients.

The third year students doing their practical block at Hillcrest Hospital this year, put together an excellent initiative of creating a functional library for the hospital.

Through interaction with their patients and learning of their interests, many students realized the need for an in-hospital library system that is easily accessible for all patients. Together with the help of Helga Koch(3rd year supervisor) the students requested for shelves to be donated from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal to Hillcrest Hospital. The shelves had to then be transported from Howard Campus to Hillcrest Hospital. Patients at the hospital assisted in varnishing the shelves and began with the process of data capturing the books onto a data base. With the help of the OT Technician and fellow students the shelves were assembled and the books were separated into genres. The library is now fully functional and already being utilized by the patients.

Many thanks to Claire Jamison(OT3) who assisted in transportation. Also thanks to Felicity Crouch from Tafta and Helga Koch who donated books towards the library, and the students who assisted in setting up the library. It was a brilliant effort and we are hoping this project will be a motivator for future students to create wonderful initiatives at their practical venues

Really inspiring how these women dance,

despite their Disability...

http://www.hindustantimes.com/photos-news/Photos-World/Dancingforthedisabled/Article4-819203.aspx

Occupational Therapy vs. Physiotherapy

 

I often get asked 'So what's the difference between Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy?', 'Do you also do massages?' etc.

So what is the difference? Have a look at the article below which provides a brief overview.

http://blog.ecaring.com/how-occupational-therapists-help-seniors-get-things-done/

Apathy

Study: Head Lag in Infants Could Mean Autism

*An interesting article I came across*

9-5-12

Study: Head Lag in Infants Could Mean Autism

Findings from Kennedy Krieger study published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy

BETHESDA, MD—Delays in an infant’s motor control may be an early indicator for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Researchers at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore examined the association between head lag—poor postural control during a pull-to-sit motion— and autism risk in a sample of 20 high-risk infants (siblings of children with autism) and 21 low-risk infants age 6 months, and a sample of 40 high-risk infants followed prospectively from 6 to 36 months of age.

Role of OT

Have a look at the following link to better understand the vast roles of OT's in various areas, courtesy of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Happy Reading:)
http://www.aota.org/Consumers.aspx