New PossibilOTs

In this episode of New PossibilOTs, Mahek Bansal and Larissa Ferrari explore the realm of community-based OT. They draw on their experience working in settings such as schools, preschools, and clients' homes, discussing not only the merits but also the challenges of this approach.  Their discussion about the crucial role of collaboration, effective communication, and observation in community setti...

It is becoming increasingly important that practitioners implement evidence-based practice. In this episode of the New PossibilOTs, Mahek Bansal and Larissa Ferrari dive into the world of evidence-based practice. They define evidence-based practice as having three key dimensions: external scientific evidence, the practitioner's experience and training, and the client or family's situation and valu...

Welcome back to the New PossibilOTs podcast! Mahek and Larissa explore the crucial concept of child engagement within the realm of paediatric occupational therapy. They discuss how engagement serves as the fundamental cornerstone for achieving therapeutic goals and supporting both the child and their family. Mahek and Larissa define engagement as a dynamic, reciprocal interaction, even when not fa...

In this episode of the New PossibilOTs Podcast, hosts Mahek Bansal and Larissa Ferrari delve into the critical aspect of building rapport in paediatric occupational therapy. They stress the value of the initial parent sessions as an opportunity to discuss a child's strengths, interests, and concerns, which guides the planning of the first session and advocating for open conversations with parents,...

In this episode of the New PossibilOTs podcast, Mahek and Larissa explore the world of assessments in paediatric occupational therapy, specifically focusing on standardised assessments and their best practices. They categorise the assessments into three main types: self-reported assessments, observational assessments, and skill-based assessments with standardised scores. Mahek and Larissa also dis...

In this episode of New PossibilOTs, Mahek Bansal and Larissa Ferrari  explore the top-down and bottom-up approaches in occupational therapy and explain the fundamental concepts of both approaches. The top-down approach involves focusing on the performance of specific tasks or occupations, aiming to enhance their execution through adaptations or skill training. On the other hand, the bottom-up appr...

Episode 2 of New PossibilOTs underscores the importance of goal setting in Occupational Therapy (OT), particularly emphasising occupation-based goals and how they differ to skill-based goals. Mahek and Larissa provide practical tips and examples for writing OT goals and discuss how these goals guide therapy sessions. They also evaluate how goal setting can enhance communication with clients and fa...

In the inaugural episode of the "New PossibilOTs" podcast, hosts Larissa Ferrari and Mahek Bansal delve into the foundational concepts of occupational therapy (OT), dispelling misconceptions and defining the scope of OT, with a focus on its application in paediatric care. Mahek and Larissa also emphasise the importance of educating the community about OT and its value, enabling people to make info...

Welcome to our podcast New PossibilOTs hosted by experienced pediatric occupational therapists Mahek Bansal and Larissa Ferrari. In this engaging first episode, Mahek and Larrisa share their personal journeys and passion for working with children, emphasizing their commitment to providing comprehensive care at their private practice, "Occupational Therapy Helping Children." They delve into the mot...