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Ano ang Occupational Therapy?

1. Ang OT ay 5 years na kurso (before K-12) na ngayon ay 4 years na kurso na. Kasama dito ang one year na internship (walang sweldo at assisted ng mga licensed OT sa pag-manage/treat/rehab/etc sa mga actual client na neurodivergent(ASD, ADHD, GDD, Language Delay, Learning Disability, etc)/stroke/parkinsons/cerebral palsy/naputulan ng paa/kamay/depress/may anxiety/may anger issues/etc etc…

May exam ito sa PRC ng 2 days na kelangan ipasa para makamit ang inaasam na Lisensya.

2. Batay sa definition ng World Federation of Occupational Therapy, promotion ng health throughout occupation—-anu ba yung occupation? Yan yung ginagawa naten throughout our lifespan:

- infant (mga babies), occupation nila ang kumain(magdede), at magpoops👶🏻
- kids - occupation nyan, maglaro, mag aral
- adolescents (teenagers)- mag aral, may kasamang leisure
- adulthood - magtrabaho, at may kasamang leisure
- Geria (old) - leisure
**throughout sa lifespan, merong occupation na hindi nagbabago —-activities of daily living (ADL-pagkain, pagligo, pagbibihis, paggamit ng CR)

Kaya malawak ang scope ng OT, dahil kapag hindi mo magampanan ang occupation mo, maaaring kelanganin mo ang tulong ng OT.

3. Sa case ng mga students naten, usually childhood (kids) and adolescents (teens) — kapag hindi magampanan ang paglalaro at pag aaral appropriately (dahil sa mga sumusunod but not limited to tantrums, BEHAVIORS, meltdowns, eye contact, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, cognitive skills, language skills, sensory issues, retained reflexes, social skills, etc.), isa sa mga nirerekomenda ng Devped ay OT para magawan ng plans tulad ng treatment, management, modification, solution, adaptation, support, accommodations, etc..

4. Baket ang OT may kakayahan maghandle ng Neurodivergent? Dahil sa kurso ng OT na may background sa anatomy, neurology, physiology, kinesiology, pharmacology, biology, zoology, psychology, psychiatry, tapos mga medical cases (medical and surgical cases), aside pa yan sa mga OT related subjects (food preparation, woodworks, arts and crafts, cooking, robotics, biomechanics, ergonomics, splinting, casting,etc.)nilagay ko yan para maintindihan nyo po na ang knowledge ng isang OT ay hindi po naten maikukumpara sa ibang serbisyo dahil malawak po ang pinag aaralan nila.

5. Ang ibig sabihin ng word na Neurodivergent ay Neuro— Utak, Divergent —kakaiba = kakaiba ang utak, may ibang kakayanan upang matututo, dahil lahat po sila ay may kakayahan matuto, kailangan lang unawin ang paraan para mabigyan sila ng suporta upang matuto and eventually, maging independent. Kaya po ang OT ang makakaintindi neto kasi sila po ang may pinag aralan sa pinagsama-samang Anatomy, Neurology, Psychiatry, and Psychology, pharmacology, kinesiology, etc…hindi lang training at pag aaral, nahahasa rin ang skills dahil sa experience mula sa pag-aaral hanggang sa internship at pagsusulit sa PRC para sa lisensya.

Kaya paano nga ba nakakatulong ang OT? Kung hindi magampanan ng mga LO naten ang mga occupations (paglalaro at pag-aaral) nila dahil sa mga iba- ibang rason ( tantrums, BEHAVIORS, motor skills, social skills, language, cognitive skills, etc.), gumagawa ng Treatment plan/OT goals na naayon sa mga pangangailangan ng LO naten. Example: issues on Behaviors, paano matuto kung may behavioral problems, naaddress ito ng OT hindi lang base sa behaviors na pinapakita, maaring may ibang dahilan kung baket ganun ang behavior (tingnan ang nasa ilalim ng 👉Behavior mula sa PYRAMID of Learning, kasi maaring duon nag-uugat yung “Behavior”)…kaya Longterm ang effect ng OT, tinutulungan ang LO naten na maging independent eventually, dahil tinatarget po naten ang cause ng behavior, not the behavior itself. At kapag natarget po ang nasa ilalim (example: CNS, Sensory, Perceptual Motor), hindi na po ito mawawala sa “pagkatao” or katawan ng bata, forever nya na po itong magagamit at tuluyan na po syang magiging independent at eventually, peace of mind sa ating mga magulang🙏🏻 (yes, at gagraduate na sila sa OT!) and Yes, pasok lahat ng nasa pyramid na yan sa isang oras ng anak mo sa OT (with proper planning and ex*****on of goals).

Kapag managed na ang nasa ilalim ng pyramid, tuloy tuloy na ang successful regulation ng Bahaviors and Learning ng mga bata sa school (Cognitive), pati na rin sa activities of daily living(ung mga nasa taas ng Pyramid), remember, Neurodivergent ang mga LO naten, may unique way sila of learning. Ang OT ay hindi de-kahon ang approach. Holistic and flexible ang OT. Unicorn ang OT.🦄🌈

Maganda talaga ang kursong Occupational Therapy, kulang lang sa exposure. Isa itong calling from God, dahil hindi mo ito maiaapply kung wala kang “I-CARE” mentality (I-integrity, C-compassion, A-accountability, R-respect, E-empowerment💜💚

At Playworks, our licensed Occupational Therapists (OT) and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) live by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment (I-CARE), and are committed to create breakthroughs that are meaningful to the children and their families.

Send us a DM and play with us soon!

We have available slots for Occupational Therapy! 💜💚

Congratulations 🏅🏅 🇵🇭

Alam nyo bang Occupational Therapist ang isa sa mga coaches ni Caloy? 🙌🏼💜

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Hazel Calawod optimizes Carlos Yulo's performance ahead of the Olympics | #Paris2024 MIND-BODY CONNECTION 😌Find out how Hazel Calawod, the sports occupational therapist, helps Philippine Olympian and gymnast Carlos Yulo prepare mentally and ...

This summer, help your child conquer lunchtime by practicing with different food containers, water bottles, and lunchboxes. With one teacher to many students, fostering independence goes a long way!

Big movements come first! This is because strong core and upper body muscles are the building blocks for good hand control. Before a child can use their hands well (fine motor skills), they need to develop:

Postural control: This means being able to hold their body steady in different positions, like sitting upright.
Forearm rotation: This allows them to turn their hands over for tasks like grasping a cup.
Strength and stability: This applies to the shoulders, elbows, and wrists for controlled hand movement.
Thumb separation: This lets them use their thumb and fingers independently for more precise tasks.

These skills develop in a specific order, with gross motor skills like rolling and standing coming first. Playground activities like climbing and swinging help build this foundation for future fine motor skills like writing. The weather is nicer so go outside and play on the playground, the perfect place to developing those gross motor skills.

Papa, dada, daddy, tatay, erpat…Happy Father’s day💜🫶

Congratulations to the new OTRPs💜🎉🎉

OTLE JUNE 2024 RESULTS ARE OUT! 🎉
➝ Complete List of Passers: https://www.prcboard.com/otle-results-june-2024-occupational-therapist-licensure-exam-results/

Congratulations Registered Occupational Therapists! ❤️

Congratulations RSLPs🫶💜🎉

9 pass speech-language pathologist licensure exam All nine test takers passed the speech-language pathologists computer-based licensure examination given by the Board of Speech-Language Pathology in Metro Manila earlier this month. 

Proverbs 31:31: "Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate."

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY💜

"There is research telling us that more hours per day spent on screens is linked to lower psychological well-being, in a way that presents in executive functioning skills as well as social/emotional development. Connections between lower self control, more distractibility, less emotional stability, difficulty making friends, and inability to finish tasks are all depicted.

There is research telling us that increased time spent with digital media in teenagers associated with higher odds of symptoms of ADHD. This may show up as some of they symptoms of too much screen time.

There are reports of increased mental health concerns and mental well-being. There are findings on the overall functioning of the brain that looks like distractibility, frustration, moodiness, and irritability.

You may have heard of the blue light emitted by personal electronic devices. Because children’s eyes absorb less short-wavelength light, more blue light reaches a child’s retina. Children, therefore, may be at higher risk for blue light retinal damage than adults. Blue light emitted from smartphones, tablets, and personal computers before bedtime can delay sleep onset, degrade sleep quality and impair alertness the following day. Limiting those devices before bedtime not only address sleep issues, but can help with overall wellness.

Our teenagers are impacted as well. Hours spent on screens leads to less sleep adequacy, which impacts learning, well-being, and development. Less adequate sleep impacts learning and cognitive skill-building. This occurs right during the age that social-emotional skills develop, executive functioning skill development is occurring, and communication skills are set to develop.

There have been studies completed that show increased depression symptoms, su***de-related outcomes, and su***de rates coinciding with screen use levels.

There is research revealing that brain scans of children who spend more than 7 hours per day on screens show premature cortical thinning of the brain. This is especially significant for our young children who often times, hold phones right up to their face, in a slouched position...."

And so much more! Read more about this research here: https://www.theottoolbox.com/research-on-screen-time-for-kids/

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Self-regulation...
💡 "Self" means you or me. "Regulation" means the process of being in control or having management. So, add these two terms together, and you get "self-regulation."

Self-regulation means you or me being in control and having management of ourselves. 🚀

It's a skill that many children find challenging to learn without help. In a day, both kids and adults encounter situations requiring self-awareness, consideration of others, and the ability to exercise self-control. 🌟

Self-regulation involves attaining, maintaining, and changing one’s arousal level, emotions, and behaviors. This skill relies on impulse control, working memory, and, overall, the ability to keep oneself "in check." Making decisions based on feelings and desires requires motivation, willpower, and higher-level thinking. 🧠✨
Read more>>>https://www.theottoolbox.com/zones-of-regulation-activities/

Happy OT Month!

All Glory to God💜💚💙

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Be careful where you get your information.

Many, many organisations and professionals are still pedalling a thoroughly harmful narrative about Autism and neurodivergence.

There are plenty of possible reasons:

Because it’s profitable.
Because it suits them to maintain neuronormative superiority.
Because ableism is alive and well.
Because unlearning is hard and people don’t like to admit they are wrong.

For the right info, it’s important to listen to neurodivergent voices.

There are plenty of Autistic professionals doing really great work in this space. Tag your favourite Autistic accounts below.

Who can help me rock this boat?

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Join us tonight!

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"Not all adaptations work for all students. Be open to trying new or different ones to address the needs of the students in your class or on your caseload. You may be surprised by what works best and discover new ways to reach learners."

https://www.theintentionaliep.com/9-types-of-adaptations/

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There is more to legible writing than just forming letters and placing them on the writing lines. Underlying skills are the building blocks of handwriting. Read about these skill components here: https://www.theottoolbox.com/a-complete-guide-to-handwriting/

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We are now opening more OT slots for 2024! Not because we hired a new OT, but we have kids moving up from 2-3x a week OT down to once a week!!! A Happy New Year Indeed! All glory and honor to God, who gives us HOPE, JOY, LOVE and PEACE💜💚

Send us a DM to book your appointment! Play with us soon!🫶

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There is a lot happening all at once when we jump, swing, spin, or roll! Here is a graphic explanation of the vestibular system:

http://www.theottoolbox.com/p/vestibular-activities.html

As we close the year 2023, we are happy to announce that we will be opening more OT slots for 2024! Not because we hired a new OT, but we have kids moving up from 2-3x a week OT down to once a week!!! A Happy New Year Indeed! All glory and honor to God, who gives us HOPE, JOY, LOVE and PEACE💜💚

Playworks Learning and Development Center is opening more slots for Occupational Therapy. No more waiting because NOW is the best time to create breakthroughs that are meaningful to your child, and to your family.

To book for an appointment, send us a message via our FB page or at 09175470035.

We are located at 2/F Racer's Edge Bldg. Anabu 1B, Aguinaldo Highway, Imus, Cavite.
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Hooray! 🙏🏻💜💚

To all the future OTRPs🙏🏻

Philippians 4:6,7
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

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Heavy work is activity that requires effort from our muscles and these tasks usually involve activation of the muscles and joints of the body through the proprioceptive system by movements such as pushing, pulling or lifting. The movement activities create resistance input to the muscles and this feedback is ultimately what calms and regulates the sensory system.

The sensory system that is activated during heavy work activities is called the proprioceptive system. The proprioceptive system receives messages when the muscles move to do work. These messages flow back and forth to the brain. The brain decides how much force a muscle should use based on the task at hand.

Read more:
https://www.theottoolbox.com/heavy-work-activities/