https://padlet.com/tpiacentini2001/77qhor6lz4r3ayxc Made with wonder en-us 2021-07-31 14:59:43 UTC 2025-09-28 21:52:10 UTC hello@padlet.com tpiacentini2001 https://padlet.com/tpiacentini2001/77qhor6lz4r3ayxc/wish/1665573694 OTs role when considering AT: OTs must take into consideration AT that may help with school work depending on the grade level, the child's growth as time goes on and if they may need to be re-sized or switched to a different AT device, comfortability, and confidence. The main points the OT must hit involve the child's developmental, educational, emotional, and disability needs.
High Tech: E-readers, computers, text to speech, speech recognition software, electronic wheelchair
Low Tech: Pencil grips, slant boards, adaptive paper, magnifiers, buzzers
Resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLC7vBl05Lg

https://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/CY/Fact-Sheets/Children%20and%20Youth%20fact%20sheet.pdf

]]> 2021-07-31 15:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tpiacentini2001/77qhor6lz4r3ayxc/wish/1665573694 tpiacentini2001 https://padlet.com/tpiacentini2001/77qhor6lz4r3ayxc/wish/1665574154 OTs role when considering AT: OTs must take into consideration AT that may help with bettering their overall quality of life and being able to improve their means of communication, social participation, or transportation.
High Tech: Electronic wheelchair, medical alert device, automated pill dispenser, GPS tracker, hearing aids
Low Tech: Walkers, guard rails, daily pill container, thick grippers, post it notes for reminders
Resources: https://www.lifeline24.co.uk/technology-for-older-people/ ]]> 2021-07-31 15:03:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tpiacentini2001/77qhor6lz4r3ayxc/wish/1665574154 tpiacentini2001 https://padlet.com/tpiacentini2001/77qhor6lz4r3ayxc/wish/1665574213 OTs role when considering AT: OTs must take into consideration AT that may help with anything that could manage symptoms, aid in their trauma, and overall be aware of the clients current status. The OT’s must also take into consideration the severity of the mental health status and or disorder and come up with suitable pieces of AT that will help them to not become agitated.
High Tech: Watch, tablet, white noise machine, mindfulness or breathing apps, security system
Low Tech: Weighted blanket, calendar, medication log, meditation book, earplugs
Resources:
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/nr/technology-key-to-helping-people-improve-positive-mental-health-1.464164 ]]> 2021-07-31 15:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tpiacentini2001/77qhor6lz4r3ayxc/wish/1665574213 tpiacentini2001 https://padlet.com/tpiacentini2001/77qhor6lz4r3ayxc/wish/1665574272 OTs role when considering AT: OTs must take into consideration AT that may help with ensuring optimal recovery for rehabilitation or optimal function with their specific disability. The OT must make sure the piece of AT helps with their abilities to navigate their environment while promoting independence, self-care, and confidence
High Tech: Electric wheelchair, screen reader apps, Voice recognition apps, Treadmill, virtual reality, high tech electrical prosthetics
Low Tech: Seat cushions, universal cough, page turners, grippers, ULU knife, slide/glide transfer board
Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA8sh_0-rks 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFkhFxJZvho&t=188s

https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/rehabtech/conditioninfo/device  

https://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/RDP/Facts/AT-fact-sheet.pdf]]> 2021-07-31 15:03:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tpiacentini2001/77qhor6lz4r3ayxc/wish/1665574272 tpiacentini2001 https://padlet.com/tpiacentini2001/77qhor6lz4r3ayxc/wish/1665574347 OTs role when considering AT: OTs must take into consideration AT that may help with prevention of future hospitalizations, management of current issues, provide a sense of relief in quality of life, allow the client to have a balance of occupations, as well as provide input on diet and exercise
High Tech: Smart watch, air purifier, massage chair, treadmill, oven/cooktop
Low Tech: Jump rope, weights, yoga ball, cookbook, chart including Measuring sizes and conversions, yoga mat
Resources:
https://medium.com/iotforall/the-most-innovative-connected-devices-for-health-and-wellness-33db6dcc3839]]> 2021-07-31 15:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tpiacentini2001/77qhor6lz4r3ayxc/wish/1665574347 tpiacentini2001 https://padlet.com/tpiacentini2001/77qhor6lz4r3ayxc/wish/1665574450 OTs role when considering AT: OTs must take into consideration AT that may help with the overall focus on the clients job. If the client has a specific need in order to complete the tasks required, then the OT must consider those aspects as part of their role.
High Tech: Speech to text, text to speech, audio periodic
reminders, smart tv, security system
Low Tech: Grip gloves, padding for inside of shoes, magnifying glass, padding for work chair, padding for wrist in front of keyboard
Resources:
https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/technology/pages/new-assistive-technologies-aid-employees-with-disabilities.aspx]]> 2021-07-31 15:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tpiacentini2001/77qhor6lz4r3ayxc/wish/1665574450 tpiacentini2001 https://padlet.com/tpiacentini2001/77qhor6lz4r3ayxc/wish/1665574505 OTs role when considering AT: OTs must take into consideration AT that may help with allowing the client to “speak” their truth and express their opinions. No matter the client, having the ability to complete research and then go onto advocate for that research is a necessity.
High tech: Gaze screen for typing, smart boards, smart pencils, NIH app, article scanner
Low Tech: Pencil grips, larger font, highlighters, slant boards, dictionary.]]> 2021-07-31 15:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tpiacentini2001/77qhor6lz4r3ayxc/wish/1665574505