Online Videos

One of the main things taken from my second placement was the emphasis on crafts and craft making. These crafts can be anything at all, from cards, making collages and so on. They can also range from simple to complex, depending on the persons' ability.
No matter the level of involvement, one always contribute to the creation of a craft. The following videos are examples of crafts and how they can be linked to occupational therapy practice:


(EHowArtsandCrafts,2010)
This video shows the process of making a paper gift box


(CreativeChoices, 2008)
This video talks about making craft a business. People craft for different reasons one could be to make some money from doing something they love.


(Fetlgd57, 2008)
Although this clip is about leather craft, it can be applied to any craft that people may participate in. Making a gift for someone can be very rewarding in itself. Seeing their face light up when they open it and see it’s been made by hand. Taking notice of all the time and effort one has put into choosing, making and presenting the gift.


(Babaraannsmith, 2011)
This video is by an OT demonstrating a craft can can enhance the pincer grip strength of the hand and fingers.


(Babaraannsmith, 2008)
Although these videos are aimed at making crafts with children, the task of craft making can be modified to suit the inidivuals’ needs whether it be for someone who has a mental, cognitive or physical disability. This is a great way to teach or re-teach a range of skills from co-odination, excutive functions (planning), fine and gross movements, pincer strength and so on.

References:

Babaraannsmith. (2008). Retrieved April 20, 2010, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpnnLMDlFIw

Babaraannsmith. (2011). Retrieved April 20, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Dyz89py5j0

CreativeChoices. (2008). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nAtaUofQY4

EHowArtsandCrafts. (2010). Retrieved April 2, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op15rZhsK8g

Fetlgd57. (2008). Retrieved April 20, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiSxcOuXo34