VOTC Therapy Newsletter 121

VOTC Therapy Newsletter - Issue 121 For stakeholders to value occupational therapy and perceive it as one of the higher professions in the hierarchy, Indian OTs must always espouse professionalism. In health care practice. Professionalism is critical to be successful and respectful. The following are ... Read More Autism Corner: Echolalia in Autism  Read More Disability News Rs 260.62 crore national disability fund lying unused, reveals RTI Leave no child with disability behind: Eric Falt, UNESCO director Access for disabled: Think out of the box, Bombay HC tells Railways Punjab streamlines disabilities certificates’ distribution process Educators demand RTE amendment for CwSN

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VOTC Newsletter Issue 120

VOTC Therapy Newsletter - Issue 120 Experts suggest that occupational therapists must keep the following four things in mind when delivering services in any setting or to any population. Read More Autism Corner: What diagnostic tools are used by healthcare professionals practising in the area of autism spectrum disorders? Read More Disability News Kochi: Number of people with disabilities entering workforce rising Despite Disabilities Act, Tamil Nadu yet to set up special courts  Empowering children with learning disabilities  People with disabilities need more opportunities

VOTC Evidence Bytes: Effectiveness of Rehabilitation for Patients with Severe Mental Illness

This experimental study, conducted in Delhi, examined the effectiveness of rehabilitation intervention for patients with mental illness. After 3 months of rehabilitation intervention consisting of psycho-education, activity scheduling and social skill training, the authors found that there were improvements in subjective well-being, functioning, and cognitive areas.

http://medind.nic.in/daa/t10/i1/daat10i1p109.pdf