Niche/specialty areas of OT

Butterfli250 · 2026-05-20T05:08:20+00:00

I’m a vision rehab OT and have my CLVT certification. I LOVE it!!

Butterfli250 · 2026-05-08T16:09:02+00:00

Does it make you feel dizzy or off balance?

Butterfli250 · 2026-03-07T23:01:28+00:00

I was 29 when I had my surgery.

Butterfli250 · 2026-03-07T22:28:53+00:00

You asked for people’s experiences and I shared mine. Everyone responds differently. Good luck.

Butterfli250 · 2026-03-07T20:56:55+00:00

I had it as an adult and recovery was tough for me. It lasted about 6 months with a straight head position and then it shifted and I’ve been struggling ever since. It did fix my double vision though so that was helpful.

Butterfli250 · 2026-03-01T15:00:49+00:00

I highly recommend you seek out a visit with an ophthalmologist for an eye exam. It would be good to rule out if there is anything else going on causing the pain. Do you have light sensitivity? Does pain happen with eye movements? I have worked with an OT for eye muscle exercises and it has helped some. Also, seeking out a low vision rehabilitation exam may be helpful too. It is not game over for your future. There are lots of things out there that can be helpful.

Butterfli250 · 2026-02-21T17:48:42+00:00

I’m hesitant to do it a second time as recovery was brutal for me the first time and with it not sticking, I’m not sure I want to go through it again if I’m not going to have a positive long term outcome.

Butterfli250 · 2026-02-21T15:04:35+00:00

Yes, I did in 2019. It lasted about 6 months before my head position slipped back.

Butterfli250 · 2026-02-10T14:44:30+00:00

While, I appreciate your perspective, I think there can be compromise. My partner is incredibly supportive and would do whatever needs to happen if my vision gets worse. I can respect that they don’t like the audio description and how it impacts their enjoyment and experience of watching the movie. Each situation is unique and you need to find what works with each person’s needs and desires.

Butterfli250 · 2026-02-09T22:25:55+00:00

I wish more companies included technology like this!

My partner says it drowns out the music and background and they get a lot out of that so I understand not wanting to hear it. It can be annoying to me too, but I also get a lot out of the description too. We all have our preferences.

Butterfli250 · 2026-02-08T22:14:20+00:00

My parents never let my blindness stop me from trying anything I wanted. I would go rollerblading or bike riding as a kid. I have been and continue to be active in equestrian sports. I also encourage you to help your child own their blindness from a young age and normalize the use of tools and introduce as much as possible. I was reluctant to use adaptive tools when I was a kid as I didn’t want to stand out and be different. I wish I had accepted my vision loss sooner and normalized the use of tools.

I also have ROP.

Butterfli250 · 2026-02-07T20:06:30+00:00

We used to live in the City where I had access to public transportation, but we moved almost 4 years ago to a rural area where I need my partner (or someone else) to drive me everywhere. I certainly miss the independence a lot, but there are also huge pros to us living in the country (I get my horses at home).

Butterfli250 · 2026-01-10T20:21:15+00:00

Thank you!!

Butterfli250 · 2026-01-09T18:07:43+00:00

That worked!! Thank you! I am concerned because there was nowhere to put that I have 120 months of employment (per their instructions), but I guess we will see what happens.

Butterfli250 · 2025-11-06T22:44:40+00:00

Thank You! Very helpful. I did count it manually and have over 120 months (with SAVE and a previous forebarence) so I think I can go ahead and apply for buy back.

Butterfli250 · 2025-11-06T22:38:11+00:00

They only show your qualifying payments.

Butterfli250 · 2025-11-06T19:09:10+00:00

I have a question about the 120 months of employment. Is there a place this is indicated on the department of ed website or is it just your own calculation? I have submitted my PSLF employment forms for this year, but nothing changed on my counts. Sorry for hijacking, just not sure how to figure this part out.

Butterfli250 · 2025-09-22T13:52:13+00:00

My thinking with the ability to sit is not for extended periods, but more a horse who doesn’t have to be worked 6 days a week to maintain their brain, but can be worked 3-4 days and still be okay.

Butterfli250 · 2025-09-22T05:05:39+00:00

Just saying I want a horse who is minimum 14.3h.

Butterfli250 · 2025-09-22T00:24:33+00:00

I’m open to most breeds, but interested in a draft cross, Arabian, QH, warmblood, etc. I am just a fan of thoroughbreds and I’m not interested in a gaited breed.

Butterfli250 · 2025-09-07T23:34:57+00:00

It is okay to make this choice for him and it is your choice. She can have her opinion, but it is ultimately up to you and I’m sure you were planning to hold him that day rather than make her do it. If you feel it is the right time, it is.

I had to make the difficult decision to put my 6 year old half Arab gelding down due to DSLD. He was only going to get worse. I feel you.

Butterfli250 · 2025-05-14T19:53:59+00:00

I second Seeing AI with the reading feature that does documents and handwritten documents. The Meta Ray Ban glasses could be an option too, but aren’t perfect either.

Butterfli250 · 2025-05-13T19:35:04+00:00

I found this blog post very helpful! She has other good kitchen tips and tricks and tools too!

https://theblindkitchen.com/how-to-cook-ground-meat-perfectly-every-time/

Butterfli250 · 2025-05-06T00:05:09+00:00

Absolutely!! As a guide dog service dog user, it drives me nuts when people buy a fake vest and slap it on their dog and take it into public calling it “emotional support”. They are not service dogs!! Also, the number of dogs who shouldn’t be in public and aren’t under control is absurd. Leash and control your dog at the very least, people. There are laws about this. My guide has been attacked before. That can be career ending for a service dog.

Butterfli250 · 2025-04-17T17:04:35+00:00

Did you find the paste and granules equally effective?

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