Therigami is a therapy that uses origami to help disabled and injured people. When you break-down origami, “ori” means folding and “gami” means paper, so when you put it together origami means folding paper (Shalev). In order to do origami you don't have to be creative or artistic it exercises the mind and is just enjoyable to do (Shumakov and Shumakov).
Technological advancements are coming from the ancient art of origami bringing into the modern world (Lavars).1 Anything is possible with origami, children can make anything imaginable. This makes it more motivating than other things ("Origami: Improving Children's Minds One Fold at a Time - Tofugu"). A recent article by the AARP (American Association of Retired People) said that to keep
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Art therapy and stroke and injury rehabilitation have used and are using origami to help people, but don't forget about how it can be used to reduce stress and help people become more social. Using your hands stimulates both areas or your brain (Wood). Retired people are always looking for something to do to stay active so origami is perfect for them because it passes time and stimulates their minds. Origami is great for seniors because it is affordable, it ranges from easy to challenging, it prevents boredom, and there are many books and even free videos online that can help seniors learn how to do origami ("Benefits of Origami for Seniors | Origami Paper Monster Blog"). Origami gives seniors the satisfaction of completing a project; the harder and more complex the figure the more satisfaction and pride they get. Origami is a way for seniors that are left alone all day or are in retirement homes to entertain themselves while helping themselves.
Theragami has been used by a slew of people, like therapists and educators. Teachers have found that origami is ideal for interdisciplinary and multicultural programs. When disabled kids are pulled from regular class to receive special help they may feel inferior, but if they return with something special to show then they will feel better about themselves (Shalev). Origami can also have the
The materials used in this experiment included paper and straws, both very light materials. I wonder if similar results could be obtained with other materials such as carbon fiber or aluminium. Since gravity is constant, (9.8 m/sec/sec), I would be interested to learn if paper's air resistance while flying allows for produced greater or lesser distances than would carbon fiber or aluminum with the same wing to body
He/she can cut and tear papers of their choice. Also, they can glue and create their piece of art without adult’s interference or directions. Dr. Laurel demonstrated the pros of the Process Art Experience as it supports many aspects of children’s development. For example, physical, language, and literacy, and social/emotional development. Those linked to each other as it will be presented through the child’s own work. In contrast, the child in the Product Art Experience will be restricted to follow adult’s instructions or directions to make a product that was determined previously. The Product Art Experience limits or restricts children’s imagination and creativity. The child will not have the opportunity to choose the material. He/ she should follow the educator’s steps to make any pre-determined product. The Art versus Craft example, which displayed by Professor Walton, was reliably linked to the aforementioned experiences. She promoted the significance of creative thinking by showing high regards toward children’s individual abilities in techniques and skill levels. I learned from the Walton’s perspective that in order to stimulate children’s creativity, we should focus on children’s works, skills, and
...chronic illnesses which makes people more at risk for falling. Unfortunately falls are very common in the elderly which makes the fall risk tool very important. Last but not least the depression scale is used a lot in the elderly because depression is a very common diagnosis. Elderly lose their loved ones, they have decreased social interactions, etc. By using these assessment tools they will make a person a better, accurate nurse.
Orcas, also known as killer whales, have been in captivity for over fifty years The captivity of killer whales made SeaWorld famous, and this is why SeaWorld is so popular today. There has been over one hundred orcas taken from the wild and sent to captivity. SeaWorld, however, has captured more than twenty of the whales, and more than thirty of their whales have been captive-born. The one hundred plus whales weren’t just taken from the wild. They were taken from their family. Because of the poor treatment that SeaWorld has caused to these whales, they have killed or injured more than one hundred people in captivity. There has not been one incident of an orca injuring a human in the wild. Keeping killer whales in captivity is unsafe for the trainers and is definitely an inhumane act against these magnificent creatures.
Fall prevention is one of the biggest safety concerns regarding geriatric and pediatric patients in a health care setting. Falls occur almost every day in hospitals and nursing home settings because of a variety of reasons, from weak bones and throw rugs to toys lying in the floor. Tumbles can have grave effects on a child because they tend to play and not pay attention to their surroundings which causes them to take a spill. The consequences can be even worse for an older adult that suffers a fall giving their age and health concerns, this gives the elderly a disadvantage when falls transpire. Most people can help prevent falls from occurring but OTs (Occupational Therapist) are an elite group of people with knowledge and skills that train,
Occupational therapy is a profession that is concerned with promoting the health and well-being with people of all ages. Health and well-being is usually a major issue concerning the elderly. The following paragraphs will provide examples of how occupational therapy (OT) can help rehabilitate the elderly after certain illnesses and injuries and provide information on the different settings for rehabilitation. Mackenzie, Clemson, and Roberts (2013) discuss how falls among the elderly can be life threatening, but intervention from an occupational therapist before a fall happens can save the hospitals time and save the elderly from becoming injured. Mackenzie, Clemson, and Roberts state that “falls are the leading cause of accidental injury or death among the older population”(p.60). To solve this problem they be...
This new form of joy, otherwise known as 3D origami, has wiped away the past defeat better than any stain remover. It is such a simple process to create them, though it is a time-consumer. It requires for weeks going on to months to create the required pieces (16 from a piece of copy paper and 32 from a piece of cardstock), and all pieces look the same. The only part that causes gasps of astonishment is when I assemble them together following a simple pattern. It’s very similar to legos, considering the fact that one piece inserts itself into another piece so as to remain in place and become a small part of a larger picture. 3D origami even helps me to see things in a 3-dimensional perspective rather than be confined to the 2D world that is a common mind. It helps me to see through the eyes of an engineer, yet I have no desire to become one. All of these advantages, the attention, the new perspective, the presence of an actual hobby, all result from a single thing. Perseverance has guided me through a very troubling time that most would have avoided. Most would just follow the yellow brick road like everyone else, but the shining light at the end of the path was far too endearing for me to simply look the other
"If you don't have neat writing you can spin them to help your finger muscles," he said. In addition, playing with fidget spinners will help strengthen your finger muscles to have better handwriting than before.
There I was, standing in the midst of all my stuffed animals, and I thought to myself, why not donate several of these to the fire department for children who have lost every possession they own to fire? When I was six, my mom told my sister and me that we had too many stuffed animals, and that we had go give quite a few of them away. Right away, I thought about donating them to the fire department to give comfort to children who had lost their homes. Giving is an essential element of life, and to give beloved stuffed animals away is tough, but the reward is marvelous.
Most of the necessities humans need are provided in supermarkets, in fact supermarkets have become a necessity for our everyday life. They are now the main source of water, food, clothes and everyday tools. Therefore, the plastic bags demanded and supplied in this industry increase every day. In the past decade, we produced as much plastic as we did in the whole twentieth century (Freinkel, 2011). This exponential increase of a non-biodegradable material has negatively impacted our environment immensely. Plastic production requires our dwindling fossil fuel resources, robs away animal lives, litters our beautiful landscapes and even affects our very own well-being. Hence, if plastic production doesn’t diminish immediately, we will suffer great
Shigeru Ban is an architect born in Tokyo, Japan. Ban was formed in California. He is usually regarded as a traditional Japanese architect although he did not studied in his country. His work is characterized by the use of unconventional recycled materials. In 1986, Artek.Inc came to Ban and asked him to design a chair with a particular material named UPM. This material is created from the industrial waste of paper and plastic. Shigeru said, “They asked me to design some chair out of this material, then I use this, made out of this system a very unique system. Because this material is quite weak material, because of the fiber of the paper is very short. So in order to use a weak material we cannot make a complicated shape, out of this material, so I made a very simple “L” shape unit out of one mold, then we repeat this as a leg, front and back and a back twine to just one unit to make a chair.” Ban designed a single type of unit that accede to be flat packed for easy transportation. They are known because of the simplicity, functionality, and sustainability. Even thought Shigeru Ban said, “I don’t want to use the word ecology or sustainability or green because I don’t understand those meanings,” the use of recycled materials has labeled him as sustainable and humanitarian designer. Ban use this recycled materials thinking in the economy, its recyclability and low cost technology for the building. Shigeru Ban was concerned with society. He stated, “After I started practicing as architect, I was quite shocked to find out; architects are no respected by society and I founded the why easy because we don’t mind to work for the privilege people, not general public. Historically we have been working for the king, r...
Hans Erni captivated me with his bold artwork, which transcends physical size with ingenious design. He furthered his humanitarian goals by presenting concepts, places, and events through a medium few artists would consider. Instead of letting this art be exclusively stored in galleries and private homes, Erni pushes it into everyday use through the postal system. If anyone complains about the small size of the artwork, I challenge him to lick a stamp without holding it in front of his face.
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development describe types of rehabilitation that include: cognitive rehabilitation, occupational therapy (OT), pharmacorehabilitation, physical therapy (PT), rehabilitative/assistive/ technology speech and language therapy, surgery, vocational rehabilitation, music or art therapy, and recreational therapy. Rehabilitation medicine improves function in a patient.
Assistive technology plays an important role in the learning process for individuals with disabilities. Assistive technology is defined as "any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities." (Maushak, Kelley & Blodgett, 2001, p. 419) Assistive technology is very beneficial to individuals that have disabilities. For example, students with mental retardation benefit from extremely organized learning situations because of their limited cognitive abilities. Students who are hearing impaired, blind, or visually impaired may need differentiated pedagogical materials. More emphasis should be placed on visual materials for students with hearing impairments than for other students. Modifying instruction for all students, especially exceptional students, requires strong dependence on media, materials and technology and the right choice of these components to fit particular ends. Moreover, research has indicated that technology not only can be adapted for use with students with disabilities, but when used can enhance students' educational achievement and self-image. (Duhaney & Duhaney, 2000, p. 393) With this knowledge, there have been many new products that have been developed to help individualize programs to fit the criteria for specific disabilities. Through out this paper we will be disusing three different pieces of assistive technologies. We will be looking at Dynawrite, AlphaSmart, and Texthelp and the benefits of each program.
Paper is made from cellulose fibbers, which are found in all plant cell walls. When a mixture of water and fibbers is filtered through a fine screen, the fibbers tangle together to form a sheet of paper. As the wet sheet is dried chemical bonds form between the molecules in cellulose fibbers next to one and other. This gives the sheet of paper its strength. The grade and type of any paper depends on the fibbers and processes used in making it.