Occupational Therapy involves a detailed assessment and treatment intervention planning aimed at increasing your independence with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) i.e. self care, homemaking tasks, and work / school and leisure activities.
Occupational Therapists can also specialise in improved functional use of the hand and shoulder function; assist children with development delays or learning disabilities to achieve their highest potential; address problems with cognition and visual perception and offer advice on appropriate assisted devices/aids when you have problems carrying out your normal ADL.
Occupational Therapy provides intervention to:
• Increase independence with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) i.e. self care, homemaking tasks, and work/school and leisure activities.
• Improve functional use of upper extremities (hand and shoulder function).
• Assist children with development delays or learning disabilities to achieve their highest potential.
• Address problems with cognition and visual perception.
• Offer education/training on aids and appliance.
• Counseling and patient education.
