Sp 8. AT Innovation Lab at Blythedale Children's: on innovations in pediatric AT, role of rehabilitation engineers, and gaming as a form of rehabilitaiton
JAN 17, 202542 MIN
Sp 8. AT Innovation Lab at Blythedale Children's: on innovations in pediatric AT, role of rehabilitation engineers, and gaming as a form of rehabilitaiton
JAN 17, 202542 MIN
Description
<p>In this episode, Sasha speaks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andres-pablo-guerrero-arias/?locale=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Andres Guerrero</a>, a rehabilitation engineer, and <a href="https://www.blythedale.org/about-the-hospital/staff-directory/jeanmarie-florkowski" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Jean Marie Florkowski</a>, an occupational therapist, about their work at<a href="https://www.blythedale.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> Blythedale Children's Hospital</a>. They discuss the integration of rehabilitation engineering with clinical practices, the role of assistive technology in pediatric therapy, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. The conversation also touches on the challenges of communication between engineers and clinicians, the impact of adaptive toys on child development, and the future of assistive technology, including brain-computer interfaces and gaming.</p>
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<p><strong>Useful resources:</strong></p>
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<li>To learn more about the rehabilitation engineering work and at Blythedale and how to get involved: <a href="https://www.blythedale.org/rehabilitation-engineering" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">HERE</a></li>
<li>3D-printed switch: <a href="https://www.blythedale.org/documents/3d-printed-switch-manual" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">HERE</a></li>
<li>3D-printed adjustable writing tool: <a href="https://www.blythedale.org/documents/awt-manual" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">HERE</a></li>
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