Linking to other blogs

The blogs I have linked to (found on the right hand side of this blog) are:

A fellow students blog, Grace Bell.
-This blog was created by Grace, a second year Occupational Therapy student as part of course requirement for Participation in Occupation 1

An educators blog.
-This blog was created by an Occupational Therapy Educator in Dunedin to explore the use of blogging as a professional development tool

Occupational Therapy for Children with Autism
 - This blog was created as a tool for Occupational Therapists working with Autistic Children

Occupational Therapy for Children and their Sensory needs
 -Designed by a pediatric occupational therapist, this website will provides a variety of sensory solutions and activities that can be used in the home, school or community environment to facilitate improve sensory modulation and function.

Occupational Therapy for Children and Fine Motor Skills
 - Designed by an occupational therapist, this blog provides fine motor solutions to facilitate improved fine motor development and acquisition. Improved fine motor skills carry over into increased handwriting abilities and overall classroom function.

Occupational Therapy for Children and Handwriting
- Designed by a school based occupational therapist, this blog provides activities that promote increased handwriting skill and performance. Solutions may come from a variety of sources including personal experiences, books or coursework.

Video Production: Cerebral Palsy

In my second placement I spent time working at a school with children with disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy. Below are five various videos outlining how massage can help people with Cerebral Palsy to take part in occupations that are meaningful to them.

Cerebral Palsy and their abilities.



How does Massage help people suffering from Cerebral Palsy?





Massage helps Cerebral Palsy sufferers as it helps to relax their muscles.


Massage helps Cerebral Palsy sufferers to walk as it loosens their muscles.


Massage Techniques: How to Massage the Triceps Surae with Cerebral Palsy