Limb Differences and Occupational Therapy with Audrey Spikes

Episode notes

Audrey and Sarah discuss: 

• Pivotal moment in your lyfe in regards to your limb differences
• Importance of language
• Types of limb differences
• Congenital versus acquired limb differences
• Her experience going from patient to practitioner
• Mental health implications for people with limb differences
• Advocating for herself and others
• Disclosing your disability on job applications
• Parenting kids with limb differences
• Occupational therapy’s role in working with people with limb differences

Mentioned Resources:

• Stella Young’s Ted Talk: “I’m not your inspiration thank you very much”
• Judith Heumann: “Our fight for disability rights - and why we’re not done yet.”
• Symbrachydactyly - mentions benefits of OT & hand camps
• Children with upper limb differences have better emotional health
• Amputee Coalition
• Lucky Fin Project
• IAmPossible Foundation
• Reach Charity
• CDC: Upper and Lower Limb Reduction Defects

Connect with Audrey

• Email: theamplifiedot@gmail.com
• Instagram Link: https://instagram.com/theamplifiedot

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