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We are all about balance, function, well-being, and self-efficacy. Occupational therapy looks at what you can do and what you want to do. From there we do everything in our power to give our clients the ability and opportunity to participate in the occupation of their choice. We are problem-solvers. We find the missing piece to the puzzle of abilities and desires.
How come I am pitting fashion against occupational therapy? Really, I love fashion and the latest trends. The evidence is in the pins. I just cannot help but look at fashion trends through my occupational therapy lens. I'm sure two and a half years ago my vision would never have picked up on some of the things I notice. I thought it would be fun to mix my love for occupational therapy and the latest trends finding a happy medium between trends and function.
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Honestly, the first thing I thought was 'I love those colors. What a genius idea!' Then I looked at it longer and my skepticism grew. Really? Can anyone say 'tripping hazard'? Granted, the author does note how function is generally on the bottom of their priority list, but this seems a little out of hand. It looks as if it is right in front of a door no less. I try not to curse. I feel as if that would change if I had this giant rope lying in front of a door. The only redeeming factor is that the colors are bright allowing for those with visual impairments, and anyone else, to see it.
The Solution
My occupational therapy suggestion? Fine, braid your cords, just don't lay them on the floor. How about nailing it onto the wall? In this particular image it would drape nicely over the door without tripping grandma (or me) every time we come over!
If you want to learn more about occupational therapy and prevention of falls go here!
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First reaction? I love the simple, clean look and it is visually appealing to have the books organized by color with the cover facing towards the spectator. This bookshelf is just entirely too tall for a child to reach all of the books. Now, unless you are willing to continually grab books for your child and/or rotate the books on the bottom shelf, I feel as if making the bookshelf so high is impractical. A child's primary occupation is to play. For most children, that includes looking through books. I do understand that space can be limited and a taller bookcase may seem more ideal.
The Solution
You know, if you decided as a parent that you did not want your child to have access to all the books at once, then you're fine. I would suggest at least putting the books of the moment on the bottom shelf. When the child got old enough, a step stool could be provided to allow them to reach the tallest bookshelf. If there was room, you could put two long low bookshelves like that on another wall.
Until next time!
help
people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need
to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations).
- See more at:
http://www.aota.org/en/About-Occupational-Therapy.aspx#sthash.kQBMoRYo.dpuf
help
people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need
to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations).
- See more at:
http://www.aota.org/en/About-Occupational-Therapy.aspx#sthash.kQBMoRYo.dpuf
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