Occupational Therapy

What IS Occupational Therapy?

Occupational therapy is when occupational therapists and sometimes assistants help people to participate in their desired activities and occupations by strengthening the everyday activities, they need to use to be successful.

Occupational therapy considers the complex relationship between the client, the activity, and the environment where the activity takes place. Examples of OT interventions include but are not limited to:

Helping a child with a disability to participate fully in school and social situations,
Assisting an injured worker in regaining skills they need to function in their job, or
Providing support to older adults experiencing cognitive or physical changes

What do Occupational Therapy services include?

Services focus on the client’s goals and can include:

Individualized Evaluations – Where the family, individual and occupational therapist determine the person’s goals
Customized Intervention Plans – Activities to improve the person’s ability to perform the activities to help reach their goals, and
An Outcomes Evaluation – A review to ensure the goals are being met and make changes to the intervention plan.

OT services may also include:

Comprehensive evaluations
Recommendations for adaptive equipment and how to use it
Guidance and education for family members and caregivers