Animals and Aquatics
Animals and Aquatics is the podcast for occupational therapy providers who are passionate about a career outside the box. It's where we go behind the scenes and take a deep dive into the world of incorporating animals and aquatics into authentic occupational therapy sessions.We are obsessed with helping you elevate your interventions and get one step closer to starting your dream career.We are a husband and wife, mama and dad to three littles, COTA and OT, and business partners. Each episode, we chat about our weekly sessions and problem solve better outcomes for our clients, review interesting research around nature-based therapy, the benefits of partnering with animals and the healing powers of water. We love to interview industry professionals who share their experiences, insights, and advice on the building a dream career.From how to find facilities to partner with (if you don't own a horse or a pool), intervention planning, to fieldwork placements and sites, we'll provide actionable tips & tools, systems & processes, resources & training you need to make your dream a reality.So whether you’re just starting out on your animals and aquatics journey or you’re a seasoned provider, join us today as we talk all things Animals and Aquatics in occupational therapy!
Animals and Aquatics
Flotsam - Top 10 Tools for Aquatic OT
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Gina and Ryan
In this captivating episode, Ryan Bunting, a certified occupational therapy assistant and Director of Aquatics, unveils his top tools for aquatic therapy. He emphasizes simplicity and creativity as key elements in occupational therapy sessions. From playground balls for bilateral coordination to visual timers for executive functioning, Ryan explores a wide range of versatile tools. He also highlights the benefits of pool noodles for correcting form, watermelon balls for water play, and flow-through mats for sensory input. Join Ryan as he shares his insights and demonstrates how these tools can enhance motor skills and promote independence in aquatic therapy sessions.
