As Occupational Therapists we constantly explore ways to better the lives of our clients, patients, and students. Technology often influences many of these treatment ideas. One that is growing in research and has shown promise is Brain Entrainment. Trials have shown that this science can have positive effects on varied diagnosis, traits, and behaviors. Dr. Covington discusses how he has utilized it to better the lives of clients of all ages.

Auditory Figure Ground Discrimination is one of those things not often talked about and many times confused with students not paying attention in class, being easily distracted, or simply “zoning out”. These are the kids that often ask the teacher to repeat things or always answers with a ”huh?” or “what?” when given instructions or directions. The root of the problem could be Auditory Figure Ground Discrimination. Let’s talk about it.

Today we will be exploring Crazy Legs Learning Bug. Join us as we discuss and delve into the cognitive aspects, motor skills components, sensory exploration, and social components, and how this toy may be beneficial to your little one. Learn how not only to choose a toy for the potential “commercialized” fun, but for your child’s growth and development.

Feeding adaptive equipment can instill pride and dignity in those who have difficulty feeding themselves. Establishing this higher self-reliance is but one duty of occupational therapists. In this discussion, Dr. Frederick B. Covington talks about the ins and outs of adaptive feeding equipment.

Range of motion refers to the amount a joint can move. It is important in maintaining our functional status in regard to all of the things we do everyday. Having decreased range of motion at any joint can greatly impact our daily lives. Follow Dr. Covington through a discussion on range of motion, its importance, various types, as well as illustrated diagrams performing range of motion throughout the arms.

The Flint, Michigan water crisis has potentially devastating effects on the community. The lead found in the tap water of many homes is a purveyor of birth defects, developmental disabilities, hyperactivity, low IQ, behavioral problems, learning disabilities, and many more detrimental conditions. Occupational therapists work daily with such conditions. Here, Dr. Covington discusses and offers free educational tools for the parents, teachers, and educational professionals of Flint, Michigan.

Visual Figure Ground is a pertinent component of academic success used in almost every scholastic activity. Dr. Covington defines, simplifies, and gives examples and exercises to increase this skill.

Executive Functioning Disorders/Deficits are those that effect the some of the actions of the frontal cortex. Planning, organizing, arranging, and other factors, that others perform subconsciously, can have a major effect on those with this disorder. Dr. Covington goes through these components and explains and simplifies.

You walk into the occupational therapy clinic and notice a special room. This room has lights, sweet aromas, sounds from A - Z, perhaps a projector and bubble machines. What is this room for and why does my child love it so much? It's a SENSORY ROOM!! Let's talk about it.

You walk into an OT session and you see your little one playing with something. You have no earthly idea what it is. It bends, stretches, twists, rolls, and maintain its consistency. What is it?! IT'S THERAPUTTY!!