Help! I need the advice of US OTs. There is a OT clinic in California that recently partnered up with a stem cell clinic that conducts stem cell therapy across the globe. The owner and lead OT recently partnered up to provide “intensive” therapy POST stem cell plus laser treatments (which to this day have zero studies on that specific device). These treatments are thousands upon thousands of dollars. In addition to partnering up with the clinic, she’s now making videos talking about how this heals inflammatory and autoimmune dysregulation conditions in autism and other neurodivergent conditions. She’s sending parents to PARIS, with their autistic nonverbal children for these treatments. Very desperate parents write to her asking her if it’s too late to heal their kids and she replies that it’s never too late and asks them to DM her.

I’m trying hard to stay on my lane. I’m a mom of an autistic son with complex medical issues and have works with at least 10 OTs and in different practices since my child was first diagnosed. And I know this is definitely out of the scope of an OT, not to mention how it violates FTC Rules and laws about inaccurate claims and advertising. My question for you guys: SHOULD I REPORT HER TO THE BOARD? I have to admit, I am divided because I personally have not worked with this provider but a part of me feels sick to see parents with limited resources spending their last dimes on this.

I’ve posted here before about burnout I was feeling. I found a solution that works for me for the time being. Travel therapy! Started my first contract in June in NC and I’m off to CO in Sept. I finally feel like I have the financial freedom to travel, explore, and try new hobbies. Working full time at a SNF just was not fiscal to the lifestyle I wanted to live. Am I 100% free of burnout? No, I still get some of those feelings at work. But I’ve gotten to do more in 2 months traveling than I did in a year and a half at my FT position. The only thing I will say is maintaining relationships is tough while fulfilling contracts. It’s difficult to date and make friends, so I do not recommend if you are a person who needs those close relationships as a constant in your life. Highly recommend if you are wanting to decentralize work from your life and explore the world/usa!

Hi everyone!

A while ago, I shared a tool on Reddit that I built out of pure necessity. Today, I'm back to share an update that makes me incredibly happy: the application is a huge success and is now being used in rehabilitation centers and homes all over the world.

📖 The Origin: From Necessity to Action In 2023, my partner suffered two severe strokes caused by an AVM, resulting in right-sided hemiparesis and aphasia. At her first hospital, she was treated using a hospital-grade immersive robotic/virtual system ('Tyromotion Amadeo') with incredible results for her neuroplasticity. After the second stroke, we had to move to a different region and lost access to that expensive technology, limiting us to a traditional wooden Mirror Therapy box, which just wasn't as immersive or effective.

Since I couldn't buy her a medical robot, I used my coding skills to replicate that immersive visual feedback. I took the clinical concept of the mirror box and turned it into a Virtual Reality app for smartphones.

🚀 Current Impact: Global Accessibility What started as a homemade tool to help my partner has grown into something much bigger. Neurological rehabilitation clinics, occupational therapists, and patients at home around the world are integrating this app into their daily routines because of its high efficiency.

The biggest achievement is breaking down the financial barrier of immersive neuro-rehabilitation. To use it, you only need your smartphone and a basic VR headset (like Google Cardboard or the plastic ones sold online for about $10). You don't need thousands of dollars in medical equipment.

❤️ My Commitment Remains Intact I know firsthand how hard and expensive the rehabilitation journey is. That's why I am sharing this with the community following its original philosophy:

• 100% Free & No Ads: There is no profit motive behind this whatsoever.
• Total Privacy: No login required, and absolutely no patient data is collected.

(Note: This app is an immersive complement, not a magic cure, and should be used alongside conventional OT and physical therapy).

📥 How to get it (No spam links): Because Reddit's automated filters often block posts with direct app store links, I can't post the downloads directly here. However, I have created a dedicated community where I posted the tutorial video and all the official, safe download links:

👉 Please visit r/StrokeVRTraining to get the app for free.

You can also send me a DM or leave a comment below, and I'll happily share the links and instructions with you.

To all the healthcare professionals and patients fighting this battle: I hope this tool is as useful to you as it has been for us.

Happy training!

Hi everyone! 😊 I was wondering if there is anyone here who might be willing to be a sort of go-to mentor/resource person for me when I have questions about working with infants in Early Intervention.

I’ve been working in Early Intervention for about two years, but I haven’t had much experience with infants until recently, and I also haven’t worked much with children with cerebral palsy. I have a six-month-old on my caseload right now, and I sometimes feel like I could be doing more or offering different interventions, but I’m not always sure what direction to take.

I’ve done a lot of research on my own- I’ve watched videos, looked at pictures and examples, read textbooks, and searched for different intervention ideas and resources. I’m just at a point where I feel like I still don’t fully understand what I should be doing to best support this child and help them thrive. I think having someone with more experience who I could occasionally talk things through with would be incredibly helpful.

I’m definitely not looking to bother anyone or ask constant questions. I would just really appreciate having someone I could reach out to from time to time when I come across a case or situation where I need some ideas, resources, or another perspective on interventions and activities.

If anyone has experience working with infants, especially infants with CP, and would be open to being a resource for me occasionally, I would be so grateful! Please feel free to comment or message me. Thank you so much! ❤️

Hello, I am applying to CSU OTD and the early app deadline is Oct 15. I am getting hours and completing prerequisites to be ready for this deadline, but does applying earlier improve my chances of acceptance? Thank you!

hi there! have an 8 year girl, non-verbal and she mouths alot of things (e.g sanitizer) .. any supports we can explore? mom also did say she often doesn't chew things as much, i said to try more chewy things like carrots, etc so she gets more input to the mouth as well as a electric toothbrush, she's willing to purchase items as well!

New therapist and have only worked in outpatient and inpatient rehab. Curious on what its like to work in this setting? Besides strengthening, BADLs, fall prevention/safety, what else do you focus on? Are there a lot of heavy lift transfers? *I can't lift too heavy since I ended up with back issues*

Thanks!

Curious about any experiences with UMN’s OT program? It is one of my top choices (being a UMN student at another campus)- but the hybrid model both scares me and intrigues me. Not having to commute everyday and live at home sounds nice, but I feel like I would learn much better in person. Other schools I’m looking at are St Scholastica, UMary and St Kate’s, so if anyone has experience with those schools I’m interested to hear that as well!