Correction Note In Loksatta News Paper

In response to the prompt and strong protest letters by Mumbai Branch of A.I.OT.A and numerous Occupational Therapists, the  Loksatta News Paper has printed the following Correction Note.

Truly, “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty".

 

Seminar and Annual General Meet.

The MB AIOTA invites Occupational Therapists, OT interns and Final Year OT Students to attend the Seminar on 

 “Gaming Technology and Habilitation”
(Kinetic, PS & Wii as a therapy tool of Occupational Therapy.)

on 13.03.2015 from 12.30 to 2.30 pm.

About the Topic:
Wii Nintendo, Kinetic and Play Station–eye toy systems have motion sensor games which rely on accurate movements of the player to affect the outcome of the game. Using body gestures or the console's unique, motion-sensitive controller, these games require cognitive processing and body movements similar to those used in traditional therapy exercises. Video games help reduce the monotony of repetitive exercise, making the process more enjoyable.

These gaming devices which are very popular today can be used by an Occupational Therapist to design skilled therapeutic programsfor persons with Developmental, Neurological and Orthopedic Conditions to achieveVisio- motor planning, agility, range of movements, strength, stability and related goals. The inbuilt assessment and recording software can aid a therapist quantify progress of the goals achieved.

About the Speaker:
Dr. Bijliwala Saifuddin, a Psychiatric Occupational therapist has been working with all age groups of individuals with Developmental Challenges since last 36years. At present he is director of Jump Start Therapy Centres run by Aashish foundation where he offers Occupational therapy using ACTIVITIES to develop functional skills of clients. Parents are present during the sessions. They are educated and trained to be part of therapy process.

The seminar will focus on:
• Familiarizing participants with Wii and Playstation equipment & software with hands-on experiences.
• Discussion and demos on use of Wii Nintendo & Eye toy will be primarily (but not limited to)   clients with Developmental Handicap.
• Presentation will be supported by video recordings of clients during actual sessions.
• Wii Nintendo as an assessment and recording device

(MB AIOTA Members are requested to also attend the Annual General Body Meeting to be held at the same venue post seminar from 2.30 pm to 4 pm.)

Register for the Mumbai O.T Directory

World Occupational Therapy Day

The Mumbai Branch of AIOTA, wishes all Occupational Therapists,

 a Happy World OT Day.

We are pleased to announce the availability of 
free World OT Day Stickers for OT promotion.

Interested OTs can collect their sticker from

Dr Shilpashree Palsule (O.T) - 

O.T Dept. G.S.M.C & K.E.M.H, Parel, Mumbai.

HAEMOPHILIA AND ROLE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN ITS MANAGEMENT

 WATCH 

DR.JAYASHREE KALE 

O.T - H.O.D : G.S.M.C & K.E.M. HOSPITAL

SPEAK ABOUT 

HAEMOPHILIA AND ROLE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

 IN ITS MANAGEMENT 

ON 30TH APRIL - 3.30 PM 0N MARATHI NEWS CHANNEL ZEE 24 TAAS.

Occupational Therapy as a Career

 

Watch Dr. Shriharsh Jahagirdar (Occupational Therapist) 

speak about choosing 

Occupational Therapy & other Allied Health Care Professions as a career

The Mumbai Branch of All India Occupational Therapist's Association has launched its much awaited 

MUMBAI OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS DIRECTORY 

(Click to view). 

The registration for the directory is free for all Mumbai based Occupational Therapists. 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST BADGE INAUGURATION

The  BB-AIOTA officially inaugurated the "OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST" badge on 1st April 2010. The badge has been designed to promote Occupational Therapy awareness. Therapists can collect their badges from the BB-AIOTA committee members. Proud to be an Occupational therapist ? ..... go on declare it ! 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN BACK CARE

The Occupational Therapy School & Centre B.Y.L. Nair Hospital, conducted a workshop on "OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN BACK CARE" for the staff of Nair Hospital on 30th March 2009.
The workshop included a presentation, demonstration of exercises, poster display & handout distribution on back care.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AWARENESS.

As part of it's OT promotion campaign, the Bombay Branch Of A.I.O.T.A has decided to
launch " OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY" badges. These badges shall be available to all occupational therapists as well as students.

Occupational Therapists are requested to collect from us free "OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY" promotional stickers to be used on splints, equipments etc.