the 16th saotsc newsletter

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SINGAPORE ASSOCIATION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

STUDENTS COMMITTEE

The OT Times

Words from the Editors

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The 11th SAOTSC is proud to present the 16th edition of The OT Times. In this issue, we bring to you all the events that we have planned in 2014; traditional OT events, which we are familiar with and enjoy so much, to novel projects that we hope, can be an addition to the custom for the future batch of OT students.

Dear all, On behalf of the 11th SAOTSC, we would like to express our appreciation to the SAOT, lecturers and student body for rendering their support and services to the Student Council. It has been a great pleasure to be able to serve the student committee for the past year. We hope that you have forged closer bond with your peers and diversify your experience in the OT course through the events SAOTSC have executed. We believe that despite our hectic schedules (I am sure you are nodding to this right now), having fun is essential and in fact imperative to our holistic development as a well-rounded healthcare professional. Thank you for your unwavering support and please do support the incoming 12th SAOTSC, as they too, will definitely strive to serve you to the best of their abilities.

Editor-in-chief: Lim En Ru Joycelyn, OT 1303

Assistant editors: Lau Hui Ru, OT 1402 & May Tew, OT 1403

Occupational therapy practitioners know that hope still glimmers in the darkest hour.

The OT Times (16th Edition)


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Words from Mr Lim Hua Beng, Senior Lecturer & Course Manager of Diploma in Occupational therapy

Words from Teo Xinyun, President of the 11th SAOTSC

The 11th SAOTSC believes that amidst all the deadlines we face, it is essential that we find balance to be at our best in this period of learning and growth. With this in mind, we have embarked on several initiatives to bring about a more dynamic and vibrant learning environment. One example was the recent OTPT Cohesion Day, which sought to increase inter-professional interaction while helping us to bond as a student body. Our goal as the student council is to instill a sense of identity amongst students; upon looking back, we will recognize with pride that our cohort was united and cohesive.

Mindsets can determine your attitude, outlook and behaviour. As Winston Churchill once said, Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. The 11th SAOTSC took on a growth mindset as compared to a fixed mindset. A fixed mindset seeks success and avoids failure, as success can validate ones own accomplishments. However, a growth mindset pursues challenges and views failure as a platform for growth. Only then can we push our own boundaries and stretch our capabilities to greater heights.

The cornerstone of all student council events is Singapore Association of Occupational Therapy. They have provided us with multiple opportunities for professional development. Also, we are truly grateful towards our lecturers for showing us what the student council can become. Finally, I would like to end off with thanking all fellow Occupational Therapy students for placing your faith in us, the 11th SAOTSC. The support given through your active participation in our student council events is what needed for us to feel stronger and motivated to strive for the better.

I would like to wish a Happy 2015 to the occupational therapy student community. I wish all of you a successful year to fulfil your personal and professional aims.

A profession is essentially a social constructivist phenomenon. A group of like-minded people with particular education, knowledge and skill create a group to include other potential like-minded individuals into the group so that the motive of the profession is met continually into the future. For occupational therapy in Singapore, the profession manifest itself through our registration as occupational therapists with AHPC and also the existence of a professional body called the Singapore Association of Occupational Therapists. In essence, AHPC gives the social construct of occupational therapy a legal existence while the national association represents the social values of the profession.

In the student community, your representation to the occupational therapy profession is through the SAOTSC. The SAOTSC plays a very important role as it gives the occupational therapy student community an existence and a collective voice to the profession. SAOTSC ensures that individual students in first, second, third year and SIT share a common bond in that they are students/readers of occupational therapy regardless of whether they are first year or SIT students. It is actually a privilege because it is only within the 4 years that one is an occupational therapy student that one can be a SAOTSC member. Following which, you must be a member of SAOT rather than the SC. I was indeed privileged to join the Western Australian Association of Occupational Therapists Student Membership when I was an undergraduate student giving me access to activities and events of the profession at state and federal level. Like all of you when you finish your course will be welcomed by SAOT in an event organised by the SC, I was also welcomed officially into the profession by the Western Australian Association of Occupational Therapists organised by the student chapter of the association.

While SAOT serves the occupational therapists and give social legitimacy to the profession to the nation, SAOTSC serves the student occupational therapists. SAOTSC has done well in 2014 in running various activities to nurture the social identity of occupational therapy amongst students. The occupational therapy student community of Singapore certainly impressed many international occupational therapists in their presence and participation at the 16th International Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. I am sure it was a memorable event for all students who participated. Therefore the social identity of Singapores occupational therapy students was acknowledged by your international peers and in so doing, students who attended the congress also validated their identity in the profession of occupational therapy.

As a health care profession, we do not exist in isolation from other health care professions. Therefore, I am particularly pleased by the collaboration between the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Student Councils. This bodes well for our future clients as the two student communities seek a common understanding of our uniqueness as well as our common bond.

I would like to congratulate the SAOTSC on another successful year and the publication of this newsletter.

The challenge is to recruit students who are willing to serve the student community. I look forward to joining the student community at the 6th Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress, Rotorua, New Zealand, 14 18 September 2015.

Lim Hua Beng Occupational Therapist, Singapore 2nd Alternate Delegate for Singapore, WFOT Member of SAOT and WFOT Past President, SAOT



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Content Page


Freshmen Orientation

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Soire

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Graduation Night

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Clubhouse

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Educational Advancement Talk

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Vocational Dialogue

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Talk by Guide Dog Association of the Blind

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OT-PT Cohesion Day

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Past Event Posters

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Additional News: 2014 World Federation of Occupational Therapist Conference

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Words from our senior 18


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Freshmen Orientation Wednesday, 21st May 2014

Freshman Orientation (FMO) is a yearly event held to welcome the new batch of students into the course. FMO 2014 was held on 17 April 2014, Thursday. Unlike past years where the event would end around 5pm, we had an extended exciting night filled event that lasted through till 9.30pm.

The purpose of the entire orientation was anchored upon the few objectives of

1. Promoting bonding and interaction between OT seniors and juniors as future friends and colleagues

2. Assist the students in integrating and adjusting to the new environment 3. FUN, FUN and MORE FUN!

To the planning committee, FMO is the first official point of contact between the newly enrolled students and us. It is important for us to seize this valuable chance to start connecting with them. In order to facilitate this, the FMO programme underwent a period of vigorous planning and recruiting of manpower to come out with a flow of purposeful events to help meet our objectives. As a committee, we are glad that the event has come to past and is proud to say that we had a night full of great memories and definitely a better understanding of one another. We were glad to hear positive comments coming from the students itself after the event, and those comment made all the effort worth it.

Without the active participation and support of the students, the success would not have been possible, so as a committee, we would like to take this chance to say a big THANK YOU to every single one of you. Wishing you all the best and hope you will enjoy yourself in the future events to come too.

Gladys Lim, OT 1303, Co-IC of FMO

A Night of Horror, Courage and Fun

FMO is organised by Justina Chan (OT 1302), Gladys Lim (OT 1303) & Teo Xinyun (OT 1303)



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Soire Wednesday, 21st May 2014

On the 21st of May 2014, all the Year 1 to Year 3 students participated in the signature Soiree. Soiree is an event organised annually with the objective to foster bonding between the juniors and seniors through putting up entertaining performances, which included singing and dancing. We adopted Survivors as the theme for Soiree 2014 to give recognition to all students and our clients who demonstrated resilience and tenacity when they faced personal battles and challenges throughout their life. During that night, the engaging and humorous performances by the students managed to bring laughter and captivated the attention of all audiences throughout the whole event. The greatest highlight of the night was the video, which featured the lives of Occupational Therapists created by our beloved lecturers. This segment left a deep impression in all the students as it further affirmed our choice for this course. Another new and unique fringe event for Soiree 2014 was the Instagram competition for which students had to capture the best moments regarding Soiree using the hashtag #OTSoiree2014. The response for this competition was exceptionally positive and at the same time, it had become a good platform for everyone to share his or her memorable Soiree experiences. On behalf of the organising committee, we would like to take this opportunity to thank Hua Beng for his inspiring opening address, all the lecturers for their unwavering support, all the student performers for their awesome performances, Kevin and Joseph for volunteering to help us in the planning of this event, and the SAOTSC for their continuous support. Last but not least, this event would not be possible without all your support! We look forward to seeing all of you in Soiree 2015! Trecia Lim, OT 1301, co-IC of Soire



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Soire is organised by Sonia (OT 1301) & Trecia (OT 1301)

Words from Yi Ting, OT 1401 Soire means a social gathering where everyone could listen, play, or dance to music. The aim of Soire is to bring different batches of the student body to come together to interact with one another and have an enjoyable night. Soire is a fun filled and exciting event, where each tutorial group would have to prepare a performance related to OT and the theme given that year. The theme for Soire 2014 was Survivor. Although the theme was challenging, the student body surprised everyone with their creative, entertaining and captivating performances. There were hilarious skits and musicals that brought laughter that night. There were also intense and serious dancing; not forgetting the passionate voices sung by some of our course mates. I would like to also thank the lecturers for their wonderful and inspiring stories that they shared with the student body. I am sure that we will always keep those lessons close to our hearts.



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Graduation is a ceremony that every student looks forward to. Having successfully endured and conquered the 3 years of their course, it is definitely an achievement that they have rightfully earned themselves. Normally, this is something to rejoice about right? However, for the graduating batch of year 3 Diploma in Occupational Therapy students, a subtle tinge of sadness remains in the air. Graduation meant that their collective learning journey together has finally come to an end. However, this should not dampen the celebrative atmosphere, for what awaits them is a new journey which they will take time to explore and learn as not as a budding occupational therapist-to-be, but a full time occupational therapy. Thus, to commemorate this special occasion, graduation night held. The graduation night this year was held at Lighthouse Bistro, 75 Jellicoe Road Wavelink Building, on the 31st May 2014, Saturday. Most of the graduating batch, along with the whole of the SAOT Student Council and the lecturers and their families, attended this years graduation night. A series of programs were planned out for this special night! Lucky draws and games were some of the programs that were planned. Of course, we had impromptu performances such as Patrick singing a Chinese song and Corrine and her daughter performing a piece of ? for us to hear! Of course, every graduation night cannot be completed without the all-time favourite OT Prince and Princess competition! Max was crowned the OT Prince while Monica was crowned the OT Princess respectively. As the end of the graduation night draw close, the lucky draw was held! Congratulations to all those who won! Of course, farewells would not be complete without group photos and many selfies with the lecturers who attended the dinner! Liew Shan Heng, OT 1302, Co-IC of Graduation Night

Graduation Night Wednesday, 21st May 2014

Theme: Once Upon A Time



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Words from Max Lim, OT 1203:

I once told a junior about how I felt about GPA and I thought it would be good to share with everyone. Well I told her, to me, GPA is not very important I feel that what is important of a clinician is ones heart. When we see a client, the client is not going to say, Wah this one GPA 4.0 the therapy very good but instead it is the heart that they feel. Like what Geck Hoon mentioned before as well, the heart will translate to our actions, and our patients will be able to feel it. And to me, thats whats most important. In this ever-changing world, I would hope that all of us would always remember our own identity and what we have set out to achieve. At times of struggle or uncertainties, dont forget that we will always have each other.

I would like to take this opportunity to represent the cohort in thanking all the lecturers and SAOT for painstakingly grooming us up. Without you guys, we would not be here today. In addition, I would like to thank the SAOT SC as well for organizing this lovely event for us.

Graduation Night is organised by Liew Shan Heng (OT 1302) & Joycelyn Lim (OT 1303)



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What a blast Clubhouse 2014 was! Continuing with Clubhouse tradition of being held in Sentosa, there was fun-filled twist awaiting those who attended the event. To add a competitive edge to the process, the organizing committee decided to hold a running-man style event. It was laughter galore as the freshmen mingled with their seniors in what proved to be an exciting introduction to life as an OT student. Starting with an icebreaker innocuously named pass the parcel, the forfeit awaiting the unfortunate one holding onto the parcel when the music stopped proved to be a highly embarrassing affair. Albeit one that was highly entertaining to onlookers. With everyone warmed up, participants then dived straight in the treasure hunt segment in the quest for power symbols. These power symbols would purportedly give special powers in the latter stages of the competition. Unbeknownst to the students though, only 3 symbols would be power cards. After an intense 20 minutes of treasure hunting, though some might say snatching, treasure hunt ended and it was lunch time! Each group received their Macdonalds vouchers and headed out to grab some lunch and get to know each other better over a meal. The cool weather was perfect for the 2nd part of the clubhouse 2014 as each group then started on a series of mini-games to garner points to outscore their rivals! It was competitive but thoroughly enjoyable as some of them got soaked to the bone in sea water, while others were covered in sand, in a fast-paced blur of smiles and cheers. Before you knew it, the hour was up and it was time for the grand finale, captain ball with a twist! The power symbols granted their bearers special powers that spiced things up and added an edge of unpredictability to the proceedings. After 4 rounds of intense, fun-filled and hard-fought games, a winner was declared bringing an end to the proceedings. The positive feedback received meant that clubhouse 2014 fulfilled its mission, which was to promote interaction which can be poignantly captured by a comment made by Chris who said enjoyed myself and had a great opportunity interacting with the juniors. To conclude I would like to thank all who came down to grace the event because clubhouse is an event by students, for students to have a good time of fun and laughter. Thank you your support. I would like make a special mention to the organizing committee, consisting of Huiru, Gladys and Xinyun who were the brains behind the fun games and also the 10th and 11th Student council who stepped forward to help facilitate the running of each station and overall logistics. Clubhouse 2014 would not have been possible without your efforts and I would like to recognize your hard work. See you at Clubhouse 2015! I cant wait, can you? Clubhouse 2014 is:

Organised by Joseph (OT 1203) Assisted by Justina (OT 1302), Gladys (OT 1303) & Xinyun (OT 1303)

Clubhouse Friday, 27th June 2014



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Educational Advancement Talk Friday, 21st November 2014

Educational Advancement Talk & Vocational Dialogue are: Organised by Shan Heng (OT 1302) & Joycelyn (OT 1303)

Assisted by Benjamin (OT 1402), Hui Ru (OT 1402), Josiah (OT 1403) & Manprit (OT 1403)

Words from Batrishiya, OT 1201: The information given by AUG was more in-depth than last year. They were thorough in explaining the entry requirements of each course, the cost and steps involved in the application process. The university entry information packet was also really useful! I think it really helped a lot of us understand the things we have to do to apply for university and to decide which institutions to which to apply. The AUG speaker was engaging and the content of the presentation answered most doubts and questions. Also another really good feature of EAT is that the seniors were very willing to ask questions and gave more information than required. Their presentations gave insight into the different lifestyles we may lead and educations we receive at different universities, which is helpful information to guide decision-making.


Vocational Dialogue Friday, 29th November 2014

Words from Looihan, OT 1403: It was an enriching experience, being exposed to the areas of OT that I did not think exist. It made me realise how dynamic the nature of OT can be and I am now even more excited about the vast opportunities for innovation that can be possible in our practice.

V.D is an event that is held biyearly. It serves as a platform for us to invite OT practitioners to share their own experience in the different areas of OT services they work in. The goal is to help widen the perspectives of OT students in the different types of OT services provided.

E.A.T is a platform for NYP OT alumni to come back to NYP and share their own experience of the routes they took to pursue a Degree in Occupational Therapy. The aim to help provide relevant information and resources for our students with regards to the route they want to take for their future educational advancement.


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Talk by Guide Dogs Association of the Blind Friday, 12th Dec 2014

Ms Tan Hwei Lan, in collaboration with the 11th SAOT SC, invited Mr. Alvin Ng, a beneficiary from the Guide Dogs Association of the Blind (GDAB) to share his story. Together with him is Ms Zara Linehan, who is a guide dog mobility instructor from GDAB. GDAB, a non-profit voluntary welfare organisation, was founded with the mission to help the blind or visually impaired enhance their quality of life through better mobility around their environment. It focuses on providing orientation and mobility training to this group of people, and for those deemed suitable, pair them with a guide dog eventually. Alvin, and his guide Dog Seretta, is one of the 3 guide dog teams sponsored by GDAB. Alvin has been featured frequently in the media about his how his blindness has affected him, as well as how Seretta has changed his participation in occupations.


Words from Vanessa Koh, OT 1303:

I used to think that guide dogs are like 'GPS' and can bring a visually impaired person to wherever he/she needs to go. But in actual fact guide dogs help the visually impaired to avoid obstacles such as drains and to stop before crossing the road. I also learnt that we should always ask for permission from the owner before touching/interacting with the guide dog as it may cause distractions to the guide dog that is on the job.


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Words from Dorcas Ng, OT 1301: It was indeed an informative session on the Guide Dogs Association of the Blind (GDAB) and what it does. I really appreciate how the session shared input from both sides - the service provider and a beneficiary of the service himself. From Ms Zara Linehan, we mainly learnt about the process of choosing the guide dogs to training them and guide dogs etiquette. From Mr Alvin Ng himself, he provided us insights to being visually impaired in Singapore e.g. some common difficulties faced. It was a delight to hear his heart-warming story of how he came to know and love his cute guide dog, Seretta. One thing that struck me the most from this talk was the extent of negligence to people who are visually impaired (PVI). Prior to this, I was taught PVI usually suffered from depression and thus withdrew from the society. However, it was only today as I heard Mr Alvin's personal testimony then did it registered. It was not just a passing knowledge but also rather, a real pressing issue faced by many people of similar conditions. It is indeed a pity to have to sacrifice many of their past occupations because of this disability. This is especially so if they are young and abled. It also did not help that there were not much support then. If I were them, I would have felt so abandoned and despondent. Fortunately, there are guide dogs services. I feel that guide dogs help PVI develop a new lease of life. They are a source of confidence and independence. I am sure for PVI to have to step out of their comfort zones aka their houses, it must have been very daunting. They might have been crippled with fear at the unknown outside. In a way, with guide dogs, there is thus a companion to tread on this path of change together. I feel that knowing I have someone to count on 24/7, this gives me courage to bravely take on challenges. And our dear guide dogs fulfill that role abundantly. I especially love how Mr. Alvin described his first meeting with Seretta - "It was love at first touch". From the Occupational Therapist (OT) point of view, I suppose OTs are similar to the role of guide dogs. Clients learn to trust us and hence, have the faith to hold onto the leash and follow our guidance. OTs also provide a source of support for our clients. We, having expertise, know what lies ahead for our clients and thus, help guide them to smoothly and safely transit through the potential obstacles. Together with the client, we walk with them from point A to point B, from disability to recovery. However, it is important to bear in mind that ultimately, it is the PVI that direct the guide dogs; they have full control over the walk. Applying to our therapy sessions, clients should also always have control over therapy sessions too. I feel that this metaphor perfectly describes a client-centred practice. Clients should be the ones to determine the direction of our therapy. OTs are there to assist the process. We provide recommendations. We do not impose our values on clients even when we feel that it is the best for their interests. This is because it will eventually still be the clients choice whether to follow our guidance or not. The leash is in their hands. All in all, I hope that in future, guide dogs would be more accepted and warmly welcomed by the society. They play such an integral role yet are often misunderstood and underappreciated. I feel that guide dogs are a crucial bridge to integrating PVI into the society and therefore, should be widely recognized for their efforts.



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OT-PT Cohesion Day Friday, 19th December 2014

Words from Jaron Chua Wen Xuan, OT 1403:

I thought that the OT-PT (occupational therapist physiotherapist) cohesion was a good idea to let PT and OT students interact and get along with one another, as we will definitely be working closely with each other in the future. The cohesion has allowed me to speak to some PT students and have a better understanding on the areas that they specialize and work in. I was also able to share with them some of the aspects that OTs cover based on what I have learnt and my clinical experiences.

I also find this event interesting and fun filled as the games are well thought and involves everyone in the group. Everyone have to work together in each station in order to pass the station. This further enhances the bond between OTs and PTs. I would like to thank the committee for organizing such events and will definitely look forward to similar events in the future!


The OT-PT Cohesion Day is an inaugural event that seeks to strengthen the bonds between the OT and PT students. Together, the OT and PT student councils planned for a series of activities for the event. As this was the first time an event was planned for both the OT and PT students, there were uncertainties of how the turnout of the event would be like. However, everything turned out to be better than expected. Many students participated in the event and both councils were able to work harmoniously. At the end of the day, friendships were forged and strengthen and everyone went home with a smile on their face.


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OT-PT Cohesion Day is: Organised by Year 2 SAOT SCs

Assisted by Year 1 SAOT SCs

Words from Jaime, OT 1303: So I attended the OT-PT cohesion day on the last day of term. It was a welcome relief from the 4 hours of back-to-back lessons I had prior to the event. It was a good opportunity to network with the OT juniors as well as be acquainted with the PTs. My team was pretty well balanced with 3 OTs and 3 PTs and we got along pretty well, taking group photos at every station and striking up small conversations. The line-up of games was intriguing and I thoroughly enjoyed myself; to have a good laugh at others and laugh at myself. My favourite part was the dance station where we had to watch a video of an Indian dance and copy the dance steps. The catchy tune coupled with the awkwardly (or enthusiastically) executed dance moves by my teammates; the opposing team and I kept me hysterical throughout. Overall it was an entertaining night with a good balance of socializing, physical activity and time to unwind.

Words from Jess Chen, OT 1201: OTPT cohesion day has been fun and meticulously organised. It provides a breather from studying and to enjoy ourselves at the end of a semester. It has also given me the opportunity to get to know fellow students from different years that is studying in the same course as well as in the physiotherapy course, promoting socialisation and camaraderie between students. Overall, it has been a wonderful experience.


Words from Yap Jia En, OT 1302: Thank you SAOTSC and SPASC. The evening was one filled with joy and laughter. The games were exciting and encouraged bonding as we worked together to achieve the goal. The event provided a rare opportunity to interact with other allied health students. Everyone enjoyed himself or herself. I will highly encourage my friends and classmates to attend this event.


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Past Events Poster:



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2014 WFOT Conference Yokohoma, Japan

Sunday, 15th June 2014 Monday, 23rd June 2014

Additional News

Words from Youming, OT 1303: So the 7 days in Yokohama has finally come to an end. Im definitely going to miss this place and it has been an unforgettable experience for me. The sight of the number of OTs gathering in one place simply awed me. To see that so many people in this world share the same passion and vision to help others was simply heartening and amazing. Although I could not understand much from the conference, I took home a wealth of knowledge that would be indispensable as a mature as a student and when I become a practitioner. One main takeaway from this conference was that culture is not a barrier in OT. Language might be a barrier but when we explore further and delve deeper, all humans have common milestones and problems that OTs can assess and help in. Hence I do believe that in the future, we might have more opportunities to experience practising OT in different countries and learning from its people how different yet similar we all are in various ways. Occupational Therapys impact would not have been as big today without the continuous research and the curiosity of the therapists. I hope that the influence of Occupational therapy will continue to spread in Singapore and the rest of the world that has not yet seen its importance. It is a noble profession and I am proud to be part of it.


The 16th International Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists in collaboration with the 48th Japanese Occupational Therapy Congress and Expo, was held from 18 - 21 June 2014 in Yokohama, Japan. The theme was Sharing Traditions, Creating Futures. A record breaking 6893 participants from 70 countries worldwide attended the congress.


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Reflection from Joycelyn, OT 1303: On the 2nd day of the WFOT Congress, I went to listen to a speaker called Keland Scher. The paper that he was presenting was Occupational therapy and circus: Promoting self-efficacy and participation in children who are deaf and hard of hearing. I was rather intrigued, as prior to the presentation, I could not see how Occupational therapy and Circus could go hand in hand. I even though that there might be a mistake in the printing of the guidebook. However, after sitting through Mr Schers talk, I realised that it was possible to marry the two very different occupations together. Mr Scher himself has a very interesting background. Before entering University of Washingtons School of Medicine to study Occupational therapy, he worked as a clown. I find it commendable that Mr Scher is able to incorporate his unique experience as a clown into his current work as a pediatric occupational therapist so flawlessly. My greatest takeaway from the whole presentation is that creativity and having an open mind is vital in the field of Occupational therapy.

Words from Wilson Sum, OT 1201: In a blink of an eye, WFOT2014 @ Yokohama has come to an end. Looking back on the past week, I must say that I have been real blessed to be part of this multi sensorial and thought provoking journey. From being in the presence of the Emperor and Empress of Japan, to breathing the same air as renown OTs from all over the world, to attending the 1st student conference, to spending quality time with friends from overseas and from within the course, this trip will be something that I will look back years later and smile, knowing that I have been real privileged to have been apart of it. With the chapter closed, a new one is about to begin, and I hope that Ill be able to use the experience gained and friendship forged to drive myself in my quest to becoming a full-fledged OT. The best is yet to be! :)



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Words from our senior

Chan Yu Leng, OT 1101:

Hello juniors! I hope you guys are enjoying the course so far. I am sure many of you are feeling stressed out with all the assignments and placements, but there is a lot for you to gain along the way as well. Always be passionate in what you do and believe in yourself.

All the best!

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.

William Arthur Ward

[email protected] SAOTSC SAOT SC

Photographers: Joween Tan (OT 1402), Jaron Chua (OT 1403), Chris Lai (OT 1303)

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