What is sensory processing disorder? Amazing video!

Activities to Address Fine Motor Skills, Strengthening, and Visual Motor Skills

http://www.op97.org/special-education/documents/1FMactivities-final.pdf

The effect of technology on children

While surfing the net I stumbled accross a very interesting blog titled Moving to Learn, which looks at the effect of technology on children, by a leading child development expect.

Follow the links below  to see some of her interesting blog posts. It is a must read for all parents.

http://movingtolearn.ca/2012/child-mental-disorders-illness-or-environment
http://movingtolearn.ca/2012/early-technology-use-limits-imagination
http://movingtolearn.ca/2012/video-games-linked-to-attention-problems

Sensory Integration Therapy - Pediatric OT

Explaining Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) to family members, teachers and children

Follow the link here>>>> http://chicagoplayproject.com/explaining-sensory-processing-disorder-spd-to-family-members-teachers-and-children/

Signs of Dyspraxia

Group Games - Resources

As explained in my previous post, growth games are a good way of building rapport and cohesion within a group. Here are some links to growth games and warm-up activities to use in your sessions.

Activities for recreation therapy groups

Youth games

youth group games

40_icebreakers_for_small_groups.pdf

DISABILITY ALL SORTS

A DIRECTORY OF ORGANISATIONS AND RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA

 

The link below leads to a directory of organisations and resources for people with disabilities in South Africa.It is a comprehensive directory that would be of value to all South Africans with disabilities, and all those working with people with disabilities.

 

Link >>> DISABILITY ALL SORTS

Simple home modifications for the disabled

As an Occupational Therapist, our intervention often involves adapting the home environment for those with disabilities, especially those on wheelchairs. For those of you interested in architecture or design for the disabled please check the link below:

Simple home modifications for the disabled

 

Diagnosing Dementia

Accessible living with OT

Accessible Living with OT from pininterest

 Good for handicap accessibility!

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

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/

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