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Nicola Plastow
Professor Nicola Plastow is an associate professor of occupational therapy at Stellenbosch University. She promotes students’ health and wellbeing by advocating for occupational justice, and by supporting students to participate in the daily activities that are central to student life
Navigating the noise: Supporting students with autism
Despite the daily life challenges, it is also important to recognise that autism comes with its own “superpowers” that students can use to their advantage. Students with autism…
African rhythms heal around the globe
Nicola Plastow looks at some of the settings in which African drumming has been used to improve mental health.
African drumming: New rhythm in therapy
Drumming therapy can help to reduce anger and tension and increase a sense of wellbeing.
Colouring-in lightens grey matter
Colouring-in is for adults too and brings balance, mindfulness and helps the unarty to be creative.
Broken minds need community care
The high cost of treatment makes mental healthcare inaccessible to those using public health services.