Occupational Therapy and Assistive Technology - InfOT

Assistive Technology refers to any object that helps the person do something that they could not otherwise do. As occupational therapists, we can provide our clients with assistive technology, in order to help them leave independent lives. Stay connected: 💙 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sIKM9M 🖤TikTok: https://bit.ly/3sOiVEV 🧡Instagram: https://bit.ly/3qUEH9L All information in this video was found here: Cruz, D. M., Emmel, M. L., Manzini, M. G., & Braga Mendes, P. V. (2016). Assistive technology accessibility and abandonment: Challenges for occupational therapists. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1166 Demain, S., Burridge, J., Ellis-Hill, C., Hughes, A.-M., Yardley, L., Tedesco-Triccas, L., & Swain, I. (2013). Assistive technologies after stroke: Self-management or fending for yourself? A focus group study. BMC Health Services Research, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-13-334 Freeman, A. R., MacKinnon, J. R., & Miller, L. T. (2004). Assistive technology and handwriting problems: What do occupational therapists recommend? Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71(3), 150–160. https://doi.org/10.1177/0008417404071... Isabelle, S., Bessey, S. F., Dragas, K. L., Blease, P., Shepherd, J. T., & Lane, S. J. (2003). Assistive technology for children with disabilities. Occupational Therapy In Health Care, 16(4), 29–51. https://doi.org/10.1080/j003v16n04_03 Occupational therapy and assistive technology. WFOT. (2023, July 2). https://www.wfot.org/resources/occupa... Syriopoulou-Delli, C. K., & Gkiolnta, E. (2020). Review of Assistive Technology in the training of children with autism spectrum disorders. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 68(2), 73–85. https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2019... Types of AT. Guide to Assistive Technology. (2022a, August 17). https://mn.gov/admin/at/getting-start.... Video creator: Stavroula Drogkari, MScOT Narrator: Filippos Farmakis, MSc in Translation Disclaimer Notice: Any information on Occupational Therapy related subjects available at this channel is intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for advice provided by an Occupational Therapist or other healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other healthcare professional. Any links to other websites are provided only as a convenience and InfOT has no personal interest from them. InfOT is not affiliated with any method, programm, approach and/or model that is being presented in this channel. #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #ot #occupationaltherapystudent #occupationaltherapyassistant #cota #ota #infot #infoccupationaltherapy #εργοθεραπεία #εργοθεραπευτής #occupation #occupations #assistivetechnology #at #technology #virtualreality #lowtechnology #hightechnology