Our guest this week, Daniel Smilovitch, completed his Master's in Occupational Therapy (OT) at McGill University and is finishing up his first year as a professional in the field. He weaves a compelling narrative, taknig us back to his humble beginnings in a barebones basement rat lab, through the intensive, hands-on program in OT, and finally to a day in the life of a working occupational therapist. So fasten your diapers, cause we're about to make a g'day out of bidet!
Whether you're an undergraduate student curious about research or a career in OT, or a regular listener of the show excited to jump back in after an extended hiatus, or or anything in between, this chat is sure to entertain and to inform. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
THE MENU:
ACADEMIC PATH (0 - 35)
Schmoozing
Psychology Background
The Rat Lab
Semi-Natural Environments
A Turning Point S/O Joe Inhaber (Episode 56)
A Desire for Change
Demographics of OT
The CASPER Test
Career Crossroads: The Bird Problems Problem
The Butterly Effect
Community, Compassion and Communication
WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY? (35 - 51)
"How do we get people to do the things that they want to do?"
Branches of OT (1/2)
Autonomy and Independence
PEO: The DSM of OT
Task Breakdown
Interacting Factors
"They've tried to make me go to rehab..."
ADLs and IADLs
Equipment
Branches of OT (2/2)
Internships x4
OT RESEARCH (51 - 1:03)
The Cognitive Stimulation Toolkit
Brain Games and Wii Games
Tailored Research, World Cafes & OT-ception
Context, Parameters & the Validity of Research
ON THE JOB (1:03-1:15)
The OT's Interdisciplinary Team
The PT-OT Bifecta
Imposter Syndrome
Dreams of Expertise
Sensation, Mirror Therapy, Dysphasia
THE CLOSER (1:15 - End)
Your Role with a capital "R"
The Plea
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