Occupational Therapy provides assistance in acquiring, developing or regaining the skills necessary for activities of daily living. Such skills might include dressing, feeding, writing, play, work, routine management, enhancing coordination, as well as processing sensory information.
Occupational therapists consider diagnoses not as primary. Rather, they concentrate on the effects that physical, developmental, sensory, emotional, or cognitive issues have on daily functioning and take a gradual approach to enhancing the ability to be independent in daily routines.
In case of children, Occupational Therapy usually helps with developmental milestones achievement, school attendance, handwriting improvement, self-care skills development, and sensory modulation.
Adulthood is the period when individuals need Occupational Therapy after suffering an injury, undergoing some surgery, having a stroke, experiencing a neurological issue, or facing mental health problems. Additionally, Occupational Therapy is helpful for adjusting to the changes that impact daily activities.
We coordinate our efforts with families, physicians, behavior analysts, schools, and other therapists to provide a comprehensive approach to care.
Occupational Therapy May Help With
- Fine motor skill development
- Gross motor coordination
- Handwriting difficulties
- Sensory processing challenges
- Daily living skills
- Feeding and eating skills
- Self-care routines
- Attention and organization
- Emotional regulation
- School readiness
- Executive functioning
- Balance and coordination
- Adaptive equipment recommendations
- Cognitive skill development