MOT II Group Pictures

Group Picture 1

A very lucky man

Hope you see an O and a T

Computer games therapeutic for seniors

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Deb Hurteau, left, shares a laugh with resident Kathleen Agnew, center, after singing karaoke together in the Occupational Therapy room at St. Joseph's Nursing Home on Genesee Street, Tuesday, February 10, 2009, in Utica. Anna Ionta is pictured at right. To read this article, please click the picture above.

Got OT shirts

The SOTA is selling these shirts, and the order deadline is until Monday, February 16th.
There are order forms in the peds lab & please put your order form & payment in Kyra Welborn's box. Short sleeve is $12, and long sleeve is $15.
Your purchase does the SOTA good. Thank you!!!

BODY WORLDS 2 & The Brain

MOT II's went to the Body Worlds 2 Exhibit for the Movement in Context class on February 9, 2009!
Thank you, Kristina for sharing these pictures with us.

AOTA Conference First Time Attendees video

Hope to see you all there.

MOT IV Group PIctures

These were too good to look at by myself.
Enjoy!!!

A boy with autism and his dog find a world in common

Occupational therapist grad student Jaci Durham helped Michael with reading while he sat in his closet, where he feels secure with a black lab named Mercury in Perryville, Ky. Mercury has been in training since he was a puppy to help Michael better deal with his world.
To read this article, please click the picture above.

Seeking Help for Autistic Kids

The Oldhams and their two autistic sons are at the center of a debate over whether insurance coverage should be mandated for the costs of treating the disorder.
To read this article, please click the picture above.

Texas 5K Run

On January 31, some of us participated in the Texas 5K Run/Ben Taub 5K. Kendra ranked at 2nd place in her age group, and Sergio ran under 20 minutes again this year.
We really appreciate Dr. Rydin for paying everyone's participation fee for this great cause.

The Houston Half Marathon

Congratulations to everyone who ran and finished the Houston half marathon on January 18th.
This picture was taken at school, wearing the finishers' shirts since they couldn't find everyone on the day of marathon. Dr. Rydin, Dr. Hersch, and Joanne also finished the marathon.
Great job, everybody!!!