THERE ARE DAYS when I stop to reflect about life, and of the choices I have made. My decision to pursue occupational therapy has always been and is still one of the best choices I have made in my 26 years. Yesterday echoes the heartwarming sentiment I feel whenever I speak of my profession. A […]
“Welcome To My World” is a concert organized by the Very Special Arts (VSA) in Singapore. The fourth edition of the concert this year brings about an unprecedented number of performances – with 15 items represented by 13 special needs schools, organizations and individual artistes all in a single night! This year’s concert also marks […]
WHAT IS DANCE? An activity that is socially engaging, physically challenging, creative, as well as culturally and mentally stimulating. The above extract is the definition of dance by Connor (2000), summing up its therapeutic potential. In Occupational Therapy, using dance as a leisure activity in rehabilitation is not equivalent to ‘Dance Therapy’. Professionally, there are […]
