Occupational Therapy

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapy is skilled treatment that helps
individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives.
It assists people attain the “skills for the job of living”
necessary for independent and satisfying lives in all
environments of home, school, at work or play.

What does an Occupational Therapist do?

An occupational therapist utilizes motivational and
purposeful therapeutic activities to educate and promote an
individual’s maximum function in the meaningful activities of
daily life (self-care skills, education, work, play, social
interaction, and sensory processing skills).

Services typically include:

Customized treatment programs to improve one’s
ability to perform daily activities

Comprehensive home and job site evaluations with
adaptation recommendations

Performance skills assessments and treatment

Adaptive equipment recommendations and usage
training

Guidance to family members and caregivers

Who benefits from
Occupational Therapy?

A wide variety of people can benefit from
Occupational Therapy, including those with:

Work-related injuries including lower
back problems or repetitive stress
injuries

Limitations following a stroke or heart
attack

Arthritis, multiple sclerosis, or other
serious chronic conditions

Birth injuries, learning problems, or
developmental disabilities

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Sensory Processing Disorder

Mental health or behavioral problems
including: Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia,
and post-traumatic stress

Problems with substance use or eating
disorders

Burns, spinal cord injuries, or
amputations

Broken bones or other injuries from
falls, sport injuries, or accidents

Vision or cognitive problems that affect
individual’s performance in daily tasks