EPISODE · Apr 29, 2022 · 1H
Limb Differences and Occupational Therapy with Audrey Spikes
from OT 4 Lyfe · host OT 4 Lyfe
Audrey and Sarah discuss: Pivotal moment in your lyfe in regards to your limb differencesImportance of languageTypes of limb differencesCongenital versus acquired limb differencesHer experience going from patient to practitionerMental health implications for people with limb differencesAdvocating for herself and othersDisclosing your disability on job applicationsParenting kids with limb differencesOccupational therapy’s role in working with people with limb differencesMentioned Resources:Stella Young’s Ted Talk: “I’m not your inspiration thank you very much”Judith Heumann: “Our fight for disability rights - and why we’re not done yet.”Symbrachydactyly - mentions benefits of OT & hand campsChildren with upper limb differences have better emotional healthAmputee CoalitionLucky Fin ProjectIAmPossible FoundationReach CharityCDC: Upper and Lower Limb Reduction DefectsConnect with AudreyEmail: [email protected] Link: https://instagram.com/theamplifiedotConnect with the show: Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/ Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/OT 4 Lyfe Discord Server: Click here to create a free account and sign inInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe
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Do you work with people with limb differences? Whether it be congenital or acquired, occupational theory plays a huge role working with people who have limb differences. In this episode, I bring on Audrey Spikes to share her experience from both the personal and professional lens as she has limb differences and also works with clients who have them. Get ready for a jam packed episode with so much insight into limb differences and how we as OT practitioners can best support those who have them. For links to anything mentioned in the episode, head to www.ot4lyfe.com.
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