World Occupational Therapy Day 2010
Virtual Exchange: "The Power of Occupation"
World Occupational Therapy Day
World Occupational Therapy International Day is a World Federation of Occupational Therapists initiative.
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Welcome!
Merrolee Penman
With Justine Camp (Kai Tahu); Marilyn Pattison, WFOT &
With Justine Camp (Kai Tahu); Marilyn Pattison, WFOT &
About World Occupational Therapy Day
The members of the OT4OT team have been individually using online technology in occupational therapy education and practice for well over a decade. Recently, Merrolee Penman was inspired by her colleague Sarah Stewart (who runs International Day of the Midwife), to use online technology to run the first 24 hour virtual global exchange for occupational therapists on this - the FIRST World Occupational Therapy Day. With her colleagues from OT4OT and support from her employer, Otago Polytechnic, Merrolee will proudly launch the inaugural World OT Day Virtual Exchange, celebrating "The Power of Occupation".
The members of the OT4OT team have been individually using online technology in occupational therapy education and practice for well over a decade. Recently, Merrolee Penman was inspired by her colleague Sarah Stewart (who runs International Day of the Midwife), to use online technology to run the first 24 hour virtual global exchange for occupational therapists on this - the FIRST World Occupational Therapy Day. With her colleagues from OT4OT and support from her employer, Otago Polytechnic, Merrolee will proudly launch the inaugural World OT Day Virtual Exchange, celebrating "The Power of Occupation".
The World Occupational Therapy Day Global Exchange will commence with an opening at 3pm on 27 October (NZ time) by local Maori Justine Camp (Kai Tahu). Then Marilyn Pattison, Executive Director of WFOT will welcome participants.
Presentation 1
James Sunderland, Kristi Carpenter
Time 02:00 GMT 27 Oct
15:00 NZ 27 Oct
03:00 UK 27 Oct
22:00 US/Can (EST) 26 Oct
19:00 US/Can (Pacific) 26 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Time 02:00 GMT 27 Oct
15:00 NZ 27 Oct
03:00 UK 27 Oct
22:00 US/Can (EST) 26 Oct
19:00 US/Can (Pacific) 26 Oct
Recorded Presentation
‘Some thoughts about occupational therapy's potential to respond to Maori occupational needs’
This session is based on a presentation we gave at the International Network of Indigenous Health Conference (INIHKD) earlier this year. We aimed to examine the question “What does occupational therapy have to offer indigenous populations, specifically Maori”. We look at the origins of the occupational therapy profession and the philosophical premise of enabling engagement in meaningful occupation, considering how these philosophical foundations provide a platform for practice outside a traditional western medical model, where environment, whanau, family and community can be considered.
This session is based on a presentation we gave at the International Network of Indigenous Health Conference (INIHKD) earlier this year. We aimed to examine the question “What does occupational therapy have to offer indigenous populations, specifically Maori”. We look at the origins of the occupational therapy profession and the philosophical premise of enabling engagement in meaningful occupation, considering how these philosophical foundations provide a platform for practice outside a traditional western medical model, where environment, whanau, family and community can be considered.
Presentation 2
Sarah Stewart
Time 03:00 GMT 27 Oct
16:00 NZ 27 Oct
04:00 UK 27 Oct
23:00 US/Can (EST) 26 Oct
20:00 US/Can (Pacific) 26 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Time 03:00 GMT 27 Oct
16:00 NZ 27 Oct
04:00 UK 27 Oct
23:00 US/Can (EST) 26 Oct
20:00 US/Can (Pacific) 26 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Why you need a PLN!
A personal learning network (PLN) is an online international network of people and connections who share resources, support and mentoring. A PLN will help you learn, provide opportunities for collaboration and communication, contribute to your research, answer your questions and make you laugh. A PLN is grown using a variety of online communication tools that range from Twitter, Facebook and Skype to blogs and YouTube. In this session we will discuss why you need a PLN as a health professional and how you can develop your own PLN.
A personal learning network (PLN) is an online international network of people and connections who share resources, support and mentoring. A PLN will help you learn, provide opportunities for collaboration and communication, contribute to your research, answer your questions and make you laugh. A PLN is grown using a variety of online communication tools that range from Twitter, Facebook and Skype to blogs and YouTube. In this session we will discuss why you need a PLN as a health professional and how you can develop your own PLN.
Presentation 3
Matthew Molineux
Time 04:00 GMT 27 Oct
17:00 NZ 27 Oct
05:00 UK 27 Oct
24:00 US/Can (EST) 26 Oct
21:00 US/Can (Pacific) 26 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Time 04:00 GMT 27 Oct
17:00 NZ 27 Oct
05:00 UK 27 Oct
24:00 US/Can (EST) 26 Oct
21:00 US/Can (Pacific) 26 Oct
Recorded Presentation
The power of occupation and the problem with occupational therapy
Occupation for health is a powerful idea whose time has come. The importance of occupation and the link with health is therefore gaining increasing attention from many sectors. On the one hand this is a truly exciting development as it means a growing number of individuals, groups and communities are benefiting. However, while many occupational therapists are embracing the power of occupation in their own work, too many continue to be limited by a biomedical perspective, organisational barriers, and a lack of confidence. As occupational therapists we must use the power of occupation to give us confidence to change the world!
Occupation for health is a powerful idea whose time has come. The importance of occupation and the link with health is therefore gaining increasing attention from many sectors. On the one hand this is a truly exciting development as it means a growing number of individuals, groups and communities are benefiting. However, while many occupational therapists are embracing the power of occupation in their own work, too many continue to be limited by a biomedical perspective, organisational barriers, and a lack of confidence. As occupational therapists we must use the power of occupation to give us confidence to change the world!
Presentation 4
Linda Wilson, Sue Gilbert-Hunt, Linda Dirkzwager
Time 05:00 GMT 27 Oct
18:00 NZ 27 Oct
06:00 UK 27 Oct
01:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
22:00 US/Can (Pacific) 26 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Time 05:00 GMT 27 Oct
18:00 NZ 27 Oct
06:00 UK 27 Oct
01:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
22:00 US/Can (Pacific) 26 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Project placements: Opening doors for occupational therapy
The occupational therapy programs at the University of South Australia and the Otago Polytechnic both include courses that involve students meeting a community need, through a focus on the agency as client (rather than an individual). The session will involve staff from both UNISA and Otago Polytechnic describing some of the projects that students have been involved in, and a graduate from Otago Polytechnic talking about how their project placement linked into other course work and employment.
The occupational therapy programs at the University of South Australia and the Otago Polytechnic both include courses that involve students meeting a community need, through a focus on the agency as client (rather than an individual). The session will involve staff from both UNISA and Otago Polytechnic describing some of the projects that students have been involved in, and a graduate from Otago Polytechnic talking about how their project placement linked into other course work and employment.
Presentation 5
Bronnie Thompson
Time 06:00 GMT 27 Oct
19:00 NZ 27 Oct
07:00 UK 27 Oct
02:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
23:00 US/Can (Pacific) 26 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Time 06:00 GMT 27 Oct
19:00 NZ 27 Oct
07:00 UK 27 Oct
02:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
23:00 US/Can (Pacific) 26 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Writing locally, connecting globally: A rehab strategy that grew like Topsy!
When Bronnie bumped her head in February 2007 she had no idea that an activity used initially as treatment for her post-concussion syndrome would grow into an everyday activity that is now part of Bronnie's life. Bronnie's clinical and academic focus is on pain and pain management, and her blog explores ways in which therapists can help people self manage chronic pain. Come and join Bronnie for this presentation and learn how the blog has helped her in so many ways as a person recovering from TBI, a clinician and an educator.
When Bronnie bumped her head in February 2007 she had no idea that an activity used initially as treatment for her post-concussion syndrome would grow into an everyday activity that is now part of Bronnie's life. Bronnie's clinical and academic focus is on pain and pain management, and her blog explores ways in which therapists can help people self manage chronic pain. Come and join Bronnie for this presentation and learn how the blog has helped her in so many ways as a person recovering from TBI, a clinician and an educator.
Presentation 6
Carolyn Simmons Carlsson and Jill Ford
Time 07:00 GMT 27 Oct
20:00 NZ 27 Oct
08:00 UK 27 Oct
03:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
24:00 US/Can (Pacific) 26 Oct
There is no recording for this session.
Time 07:00 GMT 27 Oct
20:00 NZ 27 Oct
08:00 UK 27 Oct
03:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
24:00 US/Can (Pacific) 26 Oct
There is no recording for this session.
Being included at school!
Aotearoa/New Zealand legislation empowers the rights of children and youth with a disability to attend their local-to-home schools. However, this does not always equate to being included at school; issues of occupational injustice and barriers to occupational participation must be addressed. Occupational therapists who work in schools must understand what makes for successful inclusive schooling and school-based practice. Such concepts must form the foundation for practice, and include core attitudes, values and beliefs that are centred on building inclusive school communities.
There is no recording for this session.
Aotearoa/New Zealand legislation empowers the rights of children and youth with a disability to attend their local-to-home schools. However, this does not always equate to being included at school; issues of occupational injustice and barriers to occupational participation must be addressed. Occupational therapists who work in schools must understand what makes for successful inclusive schooling and school-based practice. Such concepts must form the foundation for practice, and include core attitudes, values and beliefs that are centred on building inclusive school communities.
There is no recording for this session.
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Presentation 7
Kit Sinclair
Time 08:00 GMT 27 Oct
21:00 NZ 27 Oct
09:00 UK 27 Oct
04:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
01:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Time 08:00 GMT 27 Oct
21:00 NZ 27 Oct
09:00 UK 27 Oct
04:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
01:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Disaster response and recovery
As occupational therapists, our goal is to enable people to participate successfully in the activities of everyday life that have meaning and purpose for them within their cultural context.
In disaster situations, we aim to achieve this from the outset, through the emergency response stage and into longer term recovery and resilience building. In enabling people to do things that will enhance their ability to live meaningful lives, or by modifying the environment to better support participation, we are guided by and work with survivors themselves.
As occupational therapists, our goal is to enable people to participate successfully in the activities of everyday life that have meaning and purpose for them within their cultural context.
In disaster situations, we aim to achieve this from the outset, through the emergency response stage and into longer term recovery and resilience building. In enabling people to do things that will enhance their ability to live meaningful lives, or by modifying the environment to better support participation, we are guided by and work with survivors themselves.
Presentation 8
Dan Johnson
Time 09:00 GMT 27 Oct
22:00 NZ 27 Oct
10:00 UK 27 Oct
05:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
02:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Time 09:00 GMT 27 Oct
22:00 NZ 27 Oct
10:00 UK 27 Oct
05:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
02:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
International Perspectives of Occupational Therapy
This presentation aims to offer an insight into the challenges, issues and learning processes faced when trying to implement an OT knowledge base from one culture, into another. We will explore how cultural and societal beliefs, and the associated value systems of different cultures, impact upon implementation of OT practice. This presentation will also explore the author’s observations from a recent 'visit' to South America, including visits to OT work practices and OT schools.
This presentation aims to offer an insight into the challenges, issues and learning processes faced when trying to implement an OT knowledge base from one culture, into another. We will explore how cultural and societal beliefs, and the associated value systems of different cultures, impact upon implementation of OT practice. This presentation will also explore the author’s observations from a recent 'visit' to South America, including visits to OT work practices and OT schools.
Presentation 9
Jackie Taylor
Time 10:00 GMT
23:00 NZ 27 Oct
11:00 UK 27 Oct
06:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
03:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Time 10:00 GMT
23:00 NZ 27 Oct
11:00 UK 27 Oct
06:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
03:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Rebuilding damaged identities through occupation
Occupational engagement is said to contribute to the shaping of an individual’s identity, but the nature of this relationship has been unclear. Based on a recent piece of qualitative research, I propose a framework of ‘the occupied self’, which provides a structure for understanding the relationship between occupation and identity. The framework is a potential tool for occupational therapists who work with those whose identities need rebuilding after trauma.
Occupational engagement is said to contribute to the shaping of an individual’s identity, but the nature of this relationship has been unclear. Based on a recent piece of qualitative research, I propose a framework of ‘the occupied self’, which provides a structure for understanding the relationship between occupation and identity. The framework is a potential tool for occupational therapists who work with those whose identities need rebuilding after trauma.
Presentation 10
Jo Supyk-Mellson and Jacqui McKenna
Time 11:00 GMT
24:00 NZ 27 Oct
12:00 UK 27 Oct
07:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct 04:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Time 11:00 GMT
24:00 NZ 27 Oct
12:00 UK 27 Oct
07:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct 04:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Model Matters: Understanding Models of Practice in Occupational Therapy
There continues to be a lack of clarity and consensus around terms such as approach, frame of reference and model. They are often used interchangeably and reflect the conceptual orientation of the author. Terminology around models of practice needs to be consistent and understandable in order to support the acquisition of conceptual knowledge and its application. The Umbrella Framework for Understanding Models provides a conceptualisation of the models of practice, enhancing clarity and supporting knowledge acquisition and its application.
There continues to be a lack of clarity and consensus around terms such as approach, frame of reference and model. They are often used interchangeably and reflect the conceptual orientation of the author. Terminology around models of practice needs to be consistent and understandable in order to support the acquisition of conceptual knowledge and its application. The Umbrella Framework for Understanding Models provides a conceptualisation of the models of practice, enhancing clarity and supporting knowledge acquisition and its application.
Presentation 11
Fiona Paulin
Time 12:00 GMT
01:00 NZ 28 Oct
13:00 UK 27 Oct
08:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
05:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Time 12:00 GMT
01:00 NZ 28 Oct
13:00 UK 27 Oct
08:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
05:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Occupational Therapy in Seychelles
Fiona will speak about the experience of developing and sustaining occupational therapy services in a small island state.
Fiona will speak about the experience of developing and sustaining occupational therapy services in a small island state.
Presentation 12
Zoe Parker & Kathryn Thomson
Time 13:00 GMT
02:00 NZ 28 Oct
14:00 UK 27 Oct
09:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
06:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Time 13:00 GMT
02:00 NZ 28 Oct
14:00 UK 27 Oct
09:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
06:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Lifelong Learning as a powerful and meaningful occupation
We work in the Education and Learning team at the College of Occupational Therapists: the UK professional body for OT. We will explore the unique, holistic, vocational qualities inherent in OT and the powerful learning which results when OTs are in touch with core values. The purpose of the session is to celebrate the achievements of the vibrant OT community worldwide; raise awareness of different ways of engaging in lifelong learning and share best practice for the sake of the service user and the wider community.
We work in the Education and Learning team at the College of Occupational Therapists: the UK professional body for OT. We will explore the unique, holistic, vocational qualities inherent in OT and the powerful learning which results when OTs are in touch with core values. The purpose of the session is to celebrate the achievements of the vibrant OT community worldwide; raise awareness of different ways of engaging in lifelong learning and share best practice for the sake of the service user and the wider community.
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Presentation 13
Alex Moss
Time 14:00 GMT 27 Oct
03:00 NZ 28 Oct
15:00 UK 27 Oct
10:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
07:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Time 14:00 GMT 27 Oct
03:00 NZ 28 Oct
15:00 UK 27 Oct
10:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
07:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Virtual frontiers in occupational therapy
Use of virtual environments in health care is an emerging domain in physical and psychological, therapeutic and rehabilitative fields. In our co-evolving digitally interconnected world, virtual environments are progressively being used to produce, communicate and exchange information in context of both learning and practice. This workshop aims to examine the emerging evidence base, generated from innovative collaborative ventures to determine the benefits and limitations of using virtual environments to further advance the occupational therapy profession.
Use of virtual environments in health care is an emerging domain in physical and psychological, therapeutic and rehabilitative fields. In our co-evolving digitally interconnected world, virtual environments are progressively being used to produce, communicate and exchange information in context of both learning and practice. This workshop aims to examine the emerging evidence base, generated from innovative collaborative ventures to determine the benefits and limitations of using virtual environments to further advance the occupational therapy profession.
Presentation 14
Snæfrídur Þ. Egilson
Time 15:00 GMT 27 Oct
04:00 NZ 28 Oct
16:00 UK 27 Oct
11:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
08:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Time 15:00 GMT 27 Oct
04:00 NZ 28 Oct
16:00 UK 27 Oct
11:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
08:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Eliciting the voices of students with disabilities
Much of present research on participation of students with disabilities in schools reflects the views of parents and teachers. The voices of the children themselves are seldom elicited in research. The aim of this presentation is to share the views of Icelandic students with disabilities on their student-environment fit, and to identify issues relating to client-centered practice when working with children.
Much of present research on participation of students with disabilities in schools reflects the views of parents and teachers. The voices of the children themselves are seldom elicited in research. The aim of this presentation is to share the views of Icelandic students with disabilities on their student-environment fit, and to identify issues relating to client-centered practice when working with children.
| egilson_s._eliciting_the_voices_of_children_with_disabilities.pdf |
Presentation 15
Karen Jacobs & MSOT students
Time 16:00 GMT 27 Oct
05:00 NZ 28 Oct
17:00 UK 27 Oct
12:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
09:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Time 16:00 GMT 27 Oct
05:00 NZ 28 Oct
17:00 UK 27 Oct
12:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
09:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Backpack awareness across the lifespan
The American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA's) National School Backpack Awareness Day campaign celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2010.Over this time, thousands of occupational therapy practitioners and occupational therapy students have participated in educational programs and outreach activities. This presentation will share guidelines regarding backpack awareness to age groups across the lifespan.
The American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA's) National School Backpack Awareness Day campaign celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2010.Over this time, thousands of occupational therapy practitioners and occupational therapy students have participated in educational programs and outreach activities. This presentation will share guidelines regarding backpack awareness to age groups across the lifespan.
Presentation 16
Tamar Weiss & Naomi Schreuer
Time 17:00 GMT 27 Oct
06:00 NZ 28 Oct
18:00 UK 27 Oct
13:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
10:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Time 17:00 GMT 27 Oct
06:00 NZ 28 Oct
18:00 UK 27 Oct
13:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
10:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Using advanced technologies for empowerment
The goal of occupational therapy is to guide users to achieve their maximal independence by developing the skills necessary to overcome the physical, social and emotional barriers in their lives. Advanced technologies including virtual reality may be used to empower populations who are disadvantaged due to gender, poverty, rural residence, age or disability. In this presentation, we apply a model of patterns of social change to show how the use of virtual reality technologies may contribute to social change and empowerment.
The goal of occupational therapy is to guide users to achieve their maximal independence by developing the skills necessary to overcome the physical, social and emotional barriers in their lives. Advanced technologies including virtual reality may be used to empower populations who are disadvantaged due to gender, poverty, rural residence, age or disability. In this presentation, we apply a model of patterns of social change to show how the use of virtual reality technologies may contribute to social change and empowerment.
Presentation 17
Erik Johnson
Time 18:00 GMT 27 Oct
07:00 NZ 28 Oct
19:00 UK 27 Oct
14:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
11:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Time 18:00 GMT 27 Oct
07:00 NZ 28 Oct
19:00 UK 27 Oct
14:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
11:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Occupational therapy within a military setting
Occupational therapy has taken center stage in the Military as one of the most important medical professions over the past 10 years. Our ability to change lives and influence the perception of healing is incredible. There are many misconceptions about what we actually do and who we work with. In this presentation I will explore the wide range of approaches and areas in which we practice. I may challenge some "misconceptions" that occupational therapists might have. My goal is to give you a clear picture of what it really means to work as an occupational therapist while wearing the uniform and why you may not want to miss this opportunity!
Occupational therapy has taken center stage in the Military as one of the most important medical professions over the past 10 years. Our ability to change lives and influence the perception of healing is incredible. There are many misconceptions about what we actually do and who we work with. In this presentation I will explore the wide range of approaches and areas in which we practice. I may challenge some "misconceptions" that occupational therapists might have. My goal is to give you a clear picture of what it really means to work as an occupational therapist while wearing the uniform and why you may not want to miss this opportunity!
| army_ot.pdf |
Presentation 18
Sarah Doherty
Time 19:00 GMT 27 Oct
08:00 NZ 28 Oct
20:00 UK 27 Oct
15:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
12:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Time 19:00 GMT 27 Oct
08:00 NZ 28 Oct
20:00 UK 27 Oct
15:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
12:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Sidestix: Innovation for a purpose
Sarah’s accident and the resulting physical and emotional rehabilitation, have had a profound effect on the occupations she has chosen in life. SideStix, Sarah’s most recent adaptive project, was created to protect joints as people age and continue to be active. Sarah will share her story, describing occupations and adaptations that have spanned almost 40 years, including scaling the highest mountain in North America, being a mother of three and an occupational therapist.
Sarah’s accident and the resulting physical and emotional rehabilitation, have had a profound effect on the occupations she has chosen in life. SideStix, Sarah’s most recent adaptive project, was created to protect joints as people age and continue to be active. Sarah will share her story, describing occupations and adaptations that have spanned almost 40 years, including scaling the highest mountain in North America, being a mother of three and an occupational therapist.
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Presentation 19
Kathleen Allgood
Time 20:00 GMT 27 Oct
09:00 NZ 28 Oct
21:00 UK 27 Oct
16:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
13:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Time 20:00 GMT 27 Oct
09:00 NZ 28 Oct
21:00 UK 27 Oct
16:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
13:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Biofeedback & Self Regulation: Influence on Function & Behavior in Children
Occupational therapists in schools can be advocates for social/emotional balance as prerequisites for academic learning. The impact of stress on the mind and body is considerable. Children experience more stress now than ever...Anxiety in children is at an all time high level. Without a stable physiological and emotional state, higher level functioning is compromised. Sample strategies will be shared along with interventions to embed within the daily routine.
Occupational therapists in schools can be advocates for social/emotional balance as prerequisites for academic learning. The impact of stress on the mind and body is considerable. Children experience more stress now than ever...Anxiety in children is at an all time high level. Without a stable physiological and emotional state, higher level functioning is compromised. Sample strategies will be shared along with interventions to embed within the daily routine.
| allgood_k._biofeedback_presentation_19.pdf |
Presentation 20
Michael Iwama
Time 21:00 GMT 27 Oct
10:00 NZ 28 Oct
22:00 UK 27 Oct
17:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
14:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Click here to watch Michael Iwama's presentation in YouTube and here to listen to the discussion that followed
Time 21:00 GMT 27 Oct
10:00 NZ 28 Oct
22:00 UK 27 Oct
17:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
14:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Click here to watch Michael Iwama's presentation in YouTube and here to listen to the discussion that followed
The Kawa model: Heralding a new paradigm in occupational therapy
The Kawa (River) Model – represents an exciting framework that heralds an important shift in the development and use of theory in occupational therapy. The profession’s first substantial theoretical work to emerge from practice, and from outside of the West, impels us beyond individual autonomy and agency, toward collectively oriented, interdependent views of human occupation. The Kawa Model infuses the power of nature and ecology into our evolving theory and practice.
The Kawa (River) Model – represents an exciting framework that heralds an important shift in the development and use of theory in occupational therapy. The profession’s first substantial theoretical work to emerge from practice, and from outside of the West, impels us beyond individual autonomy and agency, toward collectively oriented, interdependent views of human occupation. The Kawa Model infuses the power of nature and ecology into our evolving theory and practice.
Presentation 21
Anita Hamilton & MScOT students
Judy Lin, Erika Bannert, Sarah Langenhoff & Nicole Anstey
Time 22:00 GMT 27 Oct
11:00 NZ 28 Oct
23:00 UK 27 Oct
18:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
15:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Judy Lin, Erika Bannert, Sarah Langenhoff & Nicole Anstey
Time 22:00 GMT 27 Oct
11:00 NZ 28 Oct
23:00 UK 27 Oct
18:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
15:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Re-Connecting: Using Facebook for Social Networking after an Acquired Brain Injury
Risks and barriers exist when connecting with others using online technology. For people with acquired brain injury (ABI) research has shown that using a blog to connect with others is not as effective as joining an existing online social network such as Facebook. In this presentation we will discuss the approach to designing a program for people with ABI to learn how to use Facebook safely and highlight the approaches taken to foresee and overcome risks and barriers.
Risks and barriers exist when connecting with others using online technology. For people with acquired brain injury (ABI) research has shown that using a blog to connect with others is not as effective as joining an existing online social network such as Facebook. In this presentation we will discuss the approach to designing a program for people with ABI to learn how to use Facebook safely and highlight the approaches taken to foresee and overcome risks and barriers.
| hamilton_et_al._re-connecting_using_facebook_for_people_with_abi.pdf |
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Presentation 22
Lindsay Eales & Roxanne Ulanicki
Time 23:00 GMT 27 Oct
12:00 NZ 28 Oct
24:00 UK 27 Oct
19:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
16:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Time 23:00 GMT 27 Oct
12:00 NZ 28 Oct
24:00 UK 27 Oct
19:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
16:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
iDance: Transformative Occupations
Lindsay Eales, an OT experiencing mental illness and artistic director of iDANCE Edmonton (an integrated program of the Steadward Centre for Personal & Physical Achievement), will speak personally and professionally on dance as a transformative occupation. Roxanne Ulanicki, a disability advocate and co-founder of iDANCE, will add to the conversation about dance as a medium for self-determination, creativity, and physical activity. The aim of this presentation is to challenge perceptions of ability and disability, upholding social justice and pursuing advocacy through integrated dance.
Lindsay Eales, an OT experiencing mental illness and artistic director of iDANCE Edmonton (an integrated program of the Steadward Centre for Personal & Physical Achievement), will speak personally and professionally on dance as a transformative occupation. Roxanne Ulanicki, a disability advocate and co-founder of iDANCE, will add to the conversation about dance as a medium for self-determination, creativity, and physical activity. The aim of this presentation is to challenge perceptions of ability and disability, upholding social justice and pursuing advocacy through integrated dance.
| ulanicki_and_eales_dance_for_dignity_presentation_22.pdf |
Presentation 23
Annette Rivard
Time 24:00 GMT 27 Oct
13:00 NZ 28 Oct
01:00 UK 28 Oct
20:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
17:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
Time 24:00 GMT 27 Oct
13:00 NZ 28 Oct
01:00 UK 28 Oct
20:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
17:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
Recorded Presentation
The power of professional commitment
Advancements in scientific and technological knowledge in health care are rapid and constant. Social, political, and financial pressures result in continuous organizational restructuring which in turn affects the way health care services are organized and delivered. Professional development (PD) is thus critical for occupational therapists who are personally accountable for evidenced based practice the ultimate outcomes of their services. This paper presents the role of professional commitment in the enactment of PD.
Advancements in scientific and technological knowledge in health care are rapid and constant. Social, political, and financial pressures result in continuous organizational restructuring which in turn affects the way health care services are organized and delivered. Professional development (PD) is thus critical for occupational therapists who are personally accountable for evidenced based practice the ultimate outcomes of their services. This paper presents the role of professional commitment in the enactment of PD.
| rivard_a.__professional_committment.pdf |
Presentation 24
Sharon Brintnell
Time 01:00 GMT 28 Oct
14:00 NZ 28 Oct
02:00 UK 28 Oct
21:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
18:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
The recording can be found by clicking here
Recorded Presentation
Time 01:00 GMT 28 Oct
14:00 NZ 28 Oct
02:00 UK 28 Oct
21:00 US/Can (EST) 27 Oct
18:00 US/Can (Pacific) 27 Oct
The recording can be found by clicking here
Recorded Presentation
Images of now and visions for the future
As current president of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, Professor Sharon Brintnell will discuss occupational therapy around the globe now and in the future.
Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on occupational therapy now and for the future in a live discussion and wrap-up of this inaugural 24-hour event!
As current president of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, Professor Sharon Brintnell will discuss occupational therapy around the globe now and in the future.
Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on occupational therapy now and for the future in a live discussion and wrap-up of this inaugural 24-hour event!
| brintnell_s._wfot_wotd_final.pdf |