During
the professional development lecture, I began thinking about all the different
certifications occupational therapists can get and which ones I might be
interested in one day. While working as a tech for 2 years before beginning
school, I became close to two clients who were diagnosed with Parkinson’s
disease. The PTA I worked with mentioned the LSVT Big and Loud program and the
success it was having for people with Parkinson’s. This may be a certification I would be
interested in after practicing for a few years.
Me Before You I chose to watch Me Before You for my first neuro note. I chose this movie because of the hype it has received. Critics claimed that the movie misportrayed disability. I wanted to see for myself. Although the movie is probably the saddest movie I’ve ever seen, it left me with many reflections. Will Traynor was a successful, fun loving young man whose life was altered when he was hit by a motorcycle which resulted in a spinal cord injury. Will became depressed and felt like there was no reason to live. I think sometimes it’s too easy to just think about the physical changes when you think of SCI, but it’s important to recognize the emotional toll as well. His life was completely turned upside down and he had a difficult time dealing with it. I’m sure this is a common theme with SCI and I think it can be difficult for people to imagine. I’ve always, from a young age, strived to treat everyone equal because you NEVER know what someone is going through. ...
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