Sp 8. AT Innovation Lab at Blythedale Children's: on innovations in pediatric AT, role of rehabilitation engineers, and gaming as a form of rehabilitaiton

In this episode, Sasha speaks with Andres Guerrero, a rehabilitation engineer, and Jean Marie Florkowski, an occupational therapist, about their work at Blythedale Children's Hospital. They discuss the integration of rehabilitation engineering with clinical practices, the role of assistive technology in pediatric therapy, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. The conversation also touches on the challenges of communication between engineers and clinicians, the impact of adaptive toys on child development, and the future of assistive technology, including brain-computer interfaces and gaming.

Useful resources:

• To learn more about the rehabilitation engineering work and at Blythedale and how to get involved: HERE
• 3D-printed switch: HERE
• 3D-printed adjustable writing tool: HERE