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Occupational Therapy: A Ray of Hope
Recently I got chance to glimpse into the life of children/people with Autism and their family through a movie named "'Closer': A film dealing with autism” byMeghana Gulzar.
Views: 9222 | Added by: Rohit | Date: 2011-07-14 | Comments (22)

Control of Muscle Tone;
Posture, Balance and Walking

Edwin E. Gilliam, Ph.D., R.N., University of Arizona, Department of Physiology, Psio 418: Physiology for Engineers


LECTURE OBJECTIVES

    1. Transection at what levels of the central nervous system is responsible for decorticat and decerebrate posturing ??

    2. What are the four tract used in the maintenance of posture and spatial orientation ??

    3. What area of the brain is responsible for turning on the signal for locomotion and where do the patterns for locomotion originate ?

Maintenance of Upright Posture and Balance

The maintenance of an upright posture involves postural reflexes which include the stretch reflex and the crossed-extensor reflex which have already been discussed. Along with the maintenance of upright posture is the maintenance of balance which is a complex process in the human because o ... Read more »

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Hello friends, today when I was looking a video regarding the success story of a girl child having Autism Carly, I thought of this blog. When we are talking about Autism, a lots questions arises, and a lot of myths also. By just listening the world Autistic for a child we make numerous assumptions about him, but do we really care about, what he wants and what he feels, the answer is No.

... Read more »

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Dear Friends!

 

Occupational Therapy profession in Brazil needs your support!

 

Issue:

"The Federal Council of Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists of Brazil is very interested in give the Physical Therapists [PTs] the authorization to do the same roles than an OT, ... Read more »

Views: 19894 | Added by: Rohit | Date: 2011-01-27 | Comments (0)


ऑक्यूपेशनल थेरपी अथवा व्यवसायिक चिकित्सा एक ऐसा व्यवसाय है जो किसी भी व्यक्ति के जीवन में आई मानसिक, शारीरिक, व्यवसायिक एवम सामाजिक समस्यायों के कारण उत्पन्न हुई रुकावटों को दूर करके एक स्वतन्त्र जीवन व्यतीत करने में सहायता करता है|
ऑक्यूपेशनल थेरपिस्ट तीन प्रकार से इन रुकावटों का समाधान करता है: पेहेला ऑक्यूपेशनल थेरपिस्ट जड़ समस्या को दूर करने मई सहायता करता है अर्थात वह शरीर में उत्पन्न इन समस्याओं को अपने उपचार की विधियों द्वारा सुधरने का प्रयास करता है, दूसरा ऑक्यूपेशनल थेरपिस्ट मूल्यांकन करके देखता है की यदि समस्या का समाधान संभव नहीं है अथवा उपचार में बहुत समये लगेगा तो वह व्यक्ति को इस प्रकार के उपकरण एवम विधियाँ सिखाता है जिनसे वह स्वतन्त्र जीवन का निर्वाह कर सके, तीसरा यदि व्यक्ति को वह उपकरण देना एवम वह विधियाँ सिखाना संभव नहीं है तब ऑक्यूपेशनल थेरपिस्ट उस व्यक्ति के वातावरण में इस प्रकार के परिवर्तन केर देता है जिसे अपनी समस्याओं के बावजूत व्यक्ति स्व ... Read more »

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Occupational Therapy school Campaign

A
ssociation of Occupational Therapy(AOTS) organized an Occupational Therapy school awareness program on the occasion of World Occupational Therapy Day in some selected Pratibha Vikas Schools in Delhi. 6 teams consist of 24 executives visited these schools and gave presentation on Occupational Therapy and its dimensions.
Rising OT (Occupational Therapy: a Ray of Hope) congratulates AOTS for the successful accomplishment of this campaign.
and congratulations for these volunteers ( Names ac
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Views: 973 | Added by: Rohit | Date: 2010-10-27 | Comments (0)

OT Day


Hello Guys, as you must be knowing that on 27th October the world is going to celebrate Occupational Therapy Day. many events and programs are organized all over the world online as well as locally.

some events like OTwikiflash, online chat, online presentations and a lot more will be available at your door step through internet. regarding some local events. contact your national or local council. in Delhi on 27th Oct we are planning to organize some school campaigns for OT awareness.

Do join some or other event to be the part of this global awareness program.
Views: 607 | Added by: Rohit | Date: 2010-10-17 | Comments (0)

In Delhi while looking at the roads, footpaths, overhead bridges and subways one question always arises in my mind , that our PWD department is full of "good" mechanical, civil and architectural engineers and designers having "great" knowledge of ergonomics, barrier free environment and universal designs, but why the structures they are making are so restricted in their Barrier free Domain......?

Stairs of bridges are combined with slope for wheelchair with such an angle that it is almost impossible for the different ... Read more »

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(Why Occupational Therapy is neglected after all these instructions which can be fulfilled with this Profession Only do they have any answer)

1.9 EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (SARVA SHIKSHA ABHIYAN)
MUST FOR EVERY SCHOOL

1.9.1 SSA will ensure that every child with special needs, irrespective of the kind, category and degree of disability, is provided education in an appropriate environment. SSA will adopt ‘zero rejection’ policy so that no child is left out of the education system.

1.9.2 Approaches and Options:
The thrust of SSA will be on providing integrated and inclusive education to all children with special needs in general schools. It will also support a wide range of approaches, options and strategies for education of children with special needs. This includes education through open learning system and open schools, non formal and alternative schooling, distance education and learning, special schools, wherever necessary, home ... Read more »
Views: 533 | Added by: Rohit | Date: 2010-08-19 | Comments (0)

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