Thursday 17 May 2012

OT Blogs

This tutorial required us to find 5 blogs that relate to occupational therapy. There are a whole range of blogs out that written for OTs by OTs. I chose the following blogs to follow and comment on and they were very interesting. the first is about an OT over in the USA, Karen, and dates right back to when she first started at OT school. She updates pretty much everyday about all sorts of things that has happened and things that she has learned.
The second blog is about how OTs can use different apps with all sorts of people. Carol is an experienced OT who has been working with children and exploring apps on the iPad. It has made me realize that not only can technology do so much, it can do a whole lot more than we actually give it credit for.
The third blog I came across was Kara's. This is another OT who regulary updates her blog about different things she has learned. The post that caught my eye was one about switches. It was of interest to me because we hadn't long had a visit from a guy who works with disabled people and used such devices to get them engaging in different occupations.
The forth blog was Mike's. Different professional can post on this blog as a way to share their experiences, knowledge and in hope to inspire others. The blog that took my interest was one by an Physio about sports rehab. It was interesting to find out that sports can be used as a form of therapy. For us OTs it can be used as a form of meaningful occupation with clients if it appropriate to do so. This could be about getting them back into the community and socializing.
The last blog is from a fellow class mate, Jessamy. We had to chose another students' blog as part of the five blogs. This gives a perspective of an OT that is currently going through the degree program.



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