Volunteer Experience
During my student observations, I was exposed to an OTR trained in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT). Treatments such as these especially appeal to me in their integration of sensorimotor input and neurological development. Some of the integrative services we discussed included Interactive Metronome Training and Tomatis’ auditory stimulation therapy. These non-invasive methods are incredibly exciting and deserve more attention, research, and administrative support to determine & secure accessibility through health insurance.
Throughout my tenure as a student, I hope to expand my volunteer activity further. Some of my previous experiences include:
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Elizabeth, NJ | Summer 2021 | OT Fieldwork Level II, Mental Health
Union Settlement, Village View NORC
New York, NY | Spring 2021 | OT Fieldwork Level I, Mental Health
Helen Hayes Hospital
Stony Point, NY | 19 hours | Student Observation
Bergen Pediatric Therapy Center
Westwood, NJ | 22 hours | Student Observation
Powerhouse Christian Church
Wyckoff, NJ | College | Nursery Teacher
Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge
Oakland, NJ | High School | Feline Care