Occupational Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis

How can occupational therapists help a patient with knee osteoarthritis in the Indian context of practice? Dr. Mani has recently published a case study. To access the full-text of the case study, click here.

VOTC Newsletter - February 2019 (Issue 115)

This issue of our newsletter highlights the factors that need attention when choosing standardardized scales in occupational therapy practice and/or research. 

To support OT practitioners in India, since January 2019, VOTC publishes Evidence Bytes on its blog and Facebook page. The Evidence Bytes highlight research findings that have implications for occupational therapy practice in India.  Learn more about Evidence Bytes by clicking the link on the newsletter. 

Learn why early identification of autism is important in the Autism Corner section.

Check out the links under Disability News to stay abreast of what's happening in the disability sector of India! 

VOTC Newsletter Issue 110

VOTC Newsletter Issue 110

In this issue of our newsletter, we reviewed the literature to identify the strategies used by healthcare professionals to address sexuality-related issues in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Though the literature is scant on this topic, we identified several strategies that have been proven to yield satisfactory outcomes. All stakeholders of ASD (professionals, parents, teachers, etc.) will find the article in this issue an interesting read.

The Autism Corner section informs the parents of children with ASD on the actions they could take if their child experiences sensory overload. \

VOTC Therapy Newsletter 109

The article in this issue examines the influence of politics on disability rehabilitation in India and its implications for occupational therapy. The Autism Corner section lists the benefits of transdisciplinary approach of intervention in autism care.

VOTC Newsletter Issue 108

The article in this issue presents a discourse on the professionalization journey of occupational therapy in India to determine where the field lies in the continuum of occupation to profession. The Facts section presents some information about the Higher Education for Persons with Special Needs (HEPSN) Scheme of University Grants Commission, India. The Autism Corner section highlights the Multi-tiered Screening Strategy for Autism in schools. 

VOTC Newsletter - Issue 106

The article in this issue explores what makes the iPad®, the popular tablet computer, a treatment gadget for occupational therapists.  The article also highlights the inbuilt accessibility features of the iPad. 

The Facts section highlights the factors associated with falls among the elderly in India. The Autism Corner section presents some information about Action for Autism, a pioneer organization in India, that advocates for individuals with autism and their families. 

VOTC Therapy Newsletter Issue 104

This issue explores the competencies required to successfully engage in school-based occupational therapy practice. The Facts section highlights the National Leprosy Eradication Programme. The Autism Corner section lists a few structured teaching approach strategies that could help children with ASD.

VOTC Therapy Newsletter - Issue 102

This issue explores CMCHISTN's coverage of autism and its implications for occupational therapy practitioners in India. The Facts section provides some information about the National Medical Commission Bill, 2017. The Autism Corner section lists a few classroom environment strategies that could help children with ASD.

VOTC Therapy Newsletter - Centennial Issue

We are excited and proud to publish the centennial issue of the VOTC Therapy Newsletter.  We extend our sincere gratitude to you for your continued support and interest.  We would not be here without you!

This issue examines the status of occupational therapy private practice in Tamil Nadu through a survey research.  The Autism Corner section reports the findings of a longitudinal study that investigated the long term outcomes of children with ASD in India.  The Facts section highlights the findings in the literature related to health professional emigration and its impact on source country. 

Tamil version of commonly used terms in occupational therapy - Part 85

VOTC Therapy Newsletter - Issue 95

This issue reflects on how conducive Indian urban environments are for individuals with high functioning autism. The Facts section presents some updates on the coverage of autism services under chief minister's comprehensive health insurance plan in Tamil Nadu. The Autism Corner section lists a qualitative study's findings on lived experiences of parents of children with ASD in India. 

VOTC Therapy Newsletter Issue 94

The current issue of our newsletter reflects on complex hand functions required to perform basic activities of daily living in the Indian context.  The Autism Corner section presents some salient information about a social skill intervention used with children with ASD.  The Facts section highlights the key findings of National Mental Health Survey India 2015-16. 

VOTC Therapy Newsletter - Issue 92

The current issue of our newsletter examines the sections of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, that are pertinent to persons with disabilities (PWD) and discusses how the legislation affects their driving privilege. Further, the article highlights the role of occupational therapy in driver rehabilitation. The Facts section lists the priority areas of Sarva Siksha Abhiyan related to Children with Special Needs. The Autism Corner section offers a few research findings on ASD symptoms in Girls.

VOTC Therapy Newsletter - Issue 91

The current issue of VOTC Therapy Newsletter offers an overview of the “Harmonized accessibility guidelines and space standards for barrier free environment for persons with disability and elderly persons” published by the Government of India in 2016.  The Facts section identifies the health related legislations enacted by the Karnataka assembly since 2000. The Autism Corner section provides some statistical highlights on wandering/elopement behavior in children with autism spectrum disorders.

VOTC Therapy Newsletter - Issue 88

The current issue of our newsletter has arrived !!!

This issue explores The Clinical Establishments Act, 2010 and discusses its implications for occupational therapy entrepreneurs and practitioners in India. The Facts section some offers information about the National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation of India. The Autism Corner section lists a few findings related to imitation in autism.