Just when I thought I had finished........... I did a double check on my blog to ensure I had all the posts I needed and I seemed to have missed the boat on tutorial three so I'm adding another blog to make sure I have everything covered....... Tutorial three requires a technical description of the process of setting up a blog. Now that I am at the end of this course I can say that setting up and writing a blog is such an easy process, with the best thing being the number of resources available on Youtube that explain the processes involved with step by step instruction. Here's what the experts say about setting up a blog:
Well I think that's me!!
Take care, have fun and be safe.
Cheers
Julie :0)
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
Assistive Technology
This week's tutorial was all about assisstive devices and the role they play for people with disabilities.
According to Cook & Hussey (1995), assisstive technology is defined as "Any item, piece of equipment or product system that is used to increase or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities".
In our tutorial we had a "hands on" session to see how the devices worked. The one I liked the most was a communication device called a "Go Talk". The Go talk is a recording device that can store up to 100 variable and 5 static messages. It was relatively compact and was made of a hard plastic so it appeared durable. The cost of the Go Talk is approx $500.00.
The Go Talk could be used in a number of different ways to increase independence, for example a non-verbal school child could have messages such as "Hi, my name is Jacob" or "Could I have a bus ticket to Hamilton East please" recorded on to his device so that all he has to do is press the relevant button for the message to play.
Alternatively, they could also be used for individuals with short term memory loss, so instructions for, say, morning procedure, could be recorded onto the Go Talk, and used as prompts if necessary.
Cook. A., Hussey, S. (1995). Assisstive technologies principles & practice. Mosby: St Louis
According to Cook & Hussey (1995), assisstive technology is defined as "Any item, piece of equipment or product system that is used to increase or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities".
In our tutorial we had a "hands on" session to see how the devices worked. The one I liked the most was a communication device called a "Go Talk". The Go talk is a recording device that can store up to 100 variable and 5 static messages. It was relatively compact and was made of a hard plastic so it appeared durable. The cost of the Go Talk is approx $500.00.
The Go Talk could be used in a number of different ways to increase independence, for example a non-verbal school child could have messages such as "Hi, my name is Jacob" or "Could I have a bus ticket to Hamilton East please" recorded on to his device so that all he has to do is press the relevant button for the message to play.
Alternatively, they could also be used for individuals with short term memory loss, so instructions for, say, morning procedure, could be recorded onto the Go Talk, and used as prompts if necessary.
Cook. A., Hussey, S. (1995). Assisstive technologies principles & practice. Mosby: St Louis
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Wiihabilitation
For our tutorial this week we got to look at the Nintento Wii and answer some questions with regard to how it is being used as a rehabilitation tool by Occupational Therapists. Its pretty impressive. Here are the questions:
Q Why do you think Wii Gaming has appealed to people who are not traditional video game player?
The Wii appeals because it is easy to use, involves active movement and is fun. Players get to participate in sports such as ten pin bowling, wakeboarding, boxing, which may be new, or familiar to them. I imagine alot of appeal has to do with the lack of violence in the games.
Q What is the relevance to Occupational Therapy?
Used as a rehabilitation tool the Wii is very relevant to Occupational Therapy. It is important for therapists to keep updated with new technologies and incorporate them into treatment where appropriate. Occupational Therapists have moved on from basket weaving.
Q Investigate the other applications offerred by the Wii. How else could it be used?
One of the reasons Wii is so relevantas an Occupational Therapy tool is because of the many practical applications. It's software includes programmes such as "Cooking Mama" where the playes simulate real life cooking skills such as slicing meat, peeling an onion, breaking an egg. The link below show a patient practising to climb stairs. These are real skills that patients are able to practice in a safe controlled environment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtLDRN--CeY
Q Why do you think Wii Gaming has appealed to people who are not traditional video game player?
The Wii appeals because it is easy to use, involves active movement and is fun. Players get to participate in sports such as ten pin bowling, wakeboarding, boxing, which may be new, or familiar to them. I imagine alot of appeal has to do with the lack of violence in the games.
Q What is the relevance to Occupational Therapy?
Used as a rehabilitation tool the Wii is very relevant to Occupational Therapy. It is important for therapists to keep updated with new technologies and incorporate them into treatment where appropriate. Occupational Therapists have moved on from basket weaving.
Q Investigate the other applications offerred by the Wii. How else could it be used?
One of the reasons Wii is so relevantas an Occupational Therapy tool is because of the many practical applications. It's software includes programmes such as "Cooking Mama" where the playes simulate real life cooking skills such as slicing meat, peeling an onion, breaking an egg. The link below show a patient practising to climb stairs. These are real skills that patients are able to practice in a safe controlled environment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtLDRN--CeY
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