Lab Memories
What am I?
Therapy Animals
OTA 102
Festive Fine Motor
100
What was the first food made in our group activity presentations?
What is Ramen Noodles
100
I help you put socks on your feet without bending over.
What is a Sock Aid
100
This therapy animal is commonly trained to provide comfort and emotional support and often visits schools and hospitals.
What is a Therapy Dog!
100
What is is called when someone has difficulty swallowing?
What is Dysphagia
100
This holiday task strengthens pincer grasp and in hand manipulation by placing tiny hooks onto tree branches.
What is Hanging Ornaments on the Tree
200
What kind of music does Professor Gentile play for the class when doing classwork either independently or in groups?
What is Lo-Fi!
200
I am colorful, squishy, and fun to manipulate. Occupational therapists use me to strengthen hands, improve fine motor skills, and encourage creativity.
What is Play Doh!
200
This therapy animal is known for their quiet companionship, gentle touch, and soothing purr during therapy sessions.
What is a Therapy Cat!
200
This procedure treats blocked heart arteries by creating new passages for blood to flow to your heart muscle.
What is a Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
200
This outdoor snow activity uses bilateral coordination, in hand manipulation, and hand strength while rolling, stacking, and decorating snow into a familiar winter figure!
What is Building a Snowman
300
What was the name of the outdoor game we played as a class in the beginning of the semester promoting group involvement, socialization, fine/gross motor skills, and cognitive skills?
What is Bocce Ball!
300
I am an assistive device that helps individuals with limited hand strength or coordination manage clothing independently, such as buttoning shirts.
What is a Button Hook
300
This large therapy animal is often used in therapeutic riding to improve balance, core strength, and confidence.
"HIPPOTHERAPY"
What is a Therapy Horse!
300
What does NWB, TTWB, PWB, and WBAT stand for?
What is:
Non Weight Bearing
Toe Touch Weight Bearing
Partial Weight Bearing
Weight Bearing As Tolerated
300
This holiday activity builds hand strength and coordination as you squeeze icing, trace shapes, and add small decorations to sweet treats.
What is Decorating Holiday Cookies
400
What month did the class try Chair Yoga in the lab room?
What is September!
400
I am a container filled with textured materials used to promote fine motor development while supporting sensory processing and nervous system regulation.
What is a Sensory Bin
400
This soft, floppy-eared animal helps emotional regulation through careful handling and petting and teaches gentle touch in therapy sessions.
What is a Therapy Rabbit!
400
What does CRPS stand for?
What is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
400
This Hanukkah fine-motor activity targets pincer grasp, hand strength, and controlled release while spinning a four-sided top.
What is Spinning a Dreidel
500
What was Mya's coffee order that she told us in lab this semester?
What is an Iced Sea Salt and Honey Latte!
500
I measure the Range of Motion in joints such as elbows, wrists, knees, and fingers to track functional recovery.
What is a Goniometer!
500
This lesser-known therapy animal is used in occupational therapy to provide slow, predictable sensory input, promote emotional grounding, and support fine motor engagement through careful handling.
What is a Therapy Tortoise/Turtle!
500
What is the procedure called that surgeons will perform to help alleviate symptoms for patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?
What is Open Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
500
This activity involves precise finger movements to insert yarn through a bead, like a holiday-themed threading activity.
What is Stringing Popcorn (Popcorn Garland)
