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| I am enrolled in my first year of an OTA program. I have to make an adaptive device for my Fundatmental of OT II class. I think I am getting overwhelmed, thinking I have to reinvent the wheel. I do want to come up with an awesome adaptive device but maybe I just need to keep it simple. I can't think of anything that doesn't already exist, but maybe that is alright. I was thinking that maybe I could adapt a connect four game so that someone with visual impairment or blindness can tell the difference between the black and red texturally. Or I was thinking of taking a toothbrush and using sculpey to make the handle thicker for someone who has arthritis. I think I will talk to my instructor on Thursday. I don't want anyone to give me the answer but maybe point me in the right dirrection. Thanks. This site is a great resource. |
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Location: Irvine, CA | Hi,
I think it's a great assignment and I like you idea of the sensory connect four game. Not only you're going to grade the game to visually impaired children but you can also use it for sensory (tactile) processing.
Good luck. I'd like to know what other ideas students in your class came up with. |
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| I had to do this several times in class. We had to create a long handled brush that allowed for limited external rotation and adduction. We also had to make a shoe horn that would reach to the man's shoe with out him bending over while seated and that would also fit in his pocket ( make a small shoe horn and put a string in the top). I sewed a walker bag also. The best advice i can give to you is don't be afraid to start with something that has already been done and make it your own. You will save yourself alot of stress and time!!! Good Luck in School! I know how you feel, I'll be done in August! What school do you attend? |
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Making an adaptive device for class
