Many people ask me what kind of role can an OT possibly have related to orphans. There is quite a bit of similarity between many orphans and underprivileged children. In fact, many from poor homes are orphans from one or both parents.
To begin to explain the kinds of needs that those from less fortunate homes might experience, I have decided to begin sharing some experiences and meaningful videos. In this case, we are looking at children in the education system and how their home life impacts on their learning experience.
Some background to my learning about the needs of the underprivileged
My mother used to work for a Feeding Scheme that enabled hundreds of thousands of hungry children to have food at the start of the day. They even continued to have vegetable gardens at many of the schools. The motto of this organization was: “You Can’t Feed a Hungry Child!” I learned a lot about this population through the work my mother was involved in as well as my own work experience. As a result, I understand exactly what teacher Mr Bonner says when he describes the challenge he faces in the school where he teaches.
Gaining insight and inspiration from a teacher on the Ellen Show
Take a look at his creative and innovative way to help to inspire these children to learn. I’d love to hear how these children obtained the nutrition to concentrate and learn effectively, but the video below is very inspiring anyway.
Of course, we have to thank Ellen from The Ellen Show for her appreciation of teachers and all that she does to assist in uplifting those in need wherever she can.
What would you do to help inspire hungry children?
This post is prepared for you by
Shoshanah Shear, Occupational Therapist, healing facilitator, certified infant massage instructor, certified Kallah teacher. Shoshanah is also a freelance writer and co-author of “Tuvia Finds His Freedom” and author of “Healing Your Life Through Activity – An Occupational Therapist’s Story“