Episode Summary
Do you ever wonder if you’re actually making a difference in the lives of your clients? Today, I’m bringing on Effie Parks to share her experience as a parent to a son with a rare genetic disease. Effie isn’t a practitioner, but her insight into what it’s like to be a caregiver for a kiddo who receives therapy will most certainly make you understand the impact you can have on your clients and their families.
Show Notes
Effie and Sarah discuss:
- The moment she found out about her son’s diagnosis
- CTNNB1 syndrome
- How it presents in her son
- Her experience in early intervention
- The impact OT has had on her and her son’s life
- Her advice for OT practitioners working with families
- Memorable moments in OT so far
- Hippotherapy
- Parents trusting in therapists
- Reflections on OT from a parent perspective
- Her podcast
- Resources
Connect with Effie
- Website: https://effieparks.com/
- Podcast: https://effieparks.com/podcast
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onceuponagene.podcast/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/OnceUponAGene
