Occupational Therapy (OT)

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When I first heard about occupational therapy, I would have never envisioned squeezing paper towels as a beneficial activity. “Juan”, a Head Start student in occupational therapy (OT), sneaked over to the faucet to pour a cup of water. When I nudged Joe, the OT, to Juan's attention, Joe snatched a handful of paper towels. “Juan, I have a game for you.” The occupational therapist sat him down and squashed the paper into the cup. Fortunately, there was a rubber bowl at the table. Joe wrung the towel into the bowl, and asked Juan to do the same. Juan may have thought he won, but he was still flexing his fingers and accomplishing the OT's set goals. With this basic activity, I realized with enough creativity, anything could be specialized to benefit …show more content…
To introduce us to sensory difficulties, we had to draw a circle while looking into a mirror. Many of us were left frustrated at our inability to complete such a simple task. While AOTA articles illustrated the breadth of OT opportunities, shadowing inspired me. The occupational therapist at Bridges allowed me to observe through her PT/OT program for local residents with intellectual disabilities. In her sensory room, a cool-toned night sky undulated across the ceiling in place of harsh lights. My greatest surprise, though, was a man with echolalia, with his features often furrowed. The curiosity of what caused this flooding of auditory stimulation would later develop into a research interest. Although I observed at inpatient and outpatient at a hospital, I realized my knowledge would have more applications in either a sensory or mental health program or in a school. Since occupational therapists appreciate the marriage between the sensory and motor systems, it leads to the perfect blend of art and …show more content…
During Research Methods, I designed a proposal studying the correlation between gender identity and handedness. Due to this project, I discovered how little literature is out there for a gender non-binary spectrum. In Dr. Threlkeld's behavioral neuroscience lab, we are studying the effects of hypoxia-ischemia on neonatal mice brains. Tracing the amygdala and performing cell counts has provided a better comprehension of the interconnectivity of various brain regions. We are currently preparing this for a northeastern neuroscience conference. This lab experience has piqued my interest in studying neurodevelopmental
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