What is OT?
Simply, Occupational Therapy (OT) is an integral component of all health care, educational, welfare, wellness, and social systems that support those with disabling conditions and the poor and disenfranchised members of our society.
O.T.’s provide skilled treatment that help individuals of all ages achieve and maintain the lifestyles they aspire to and engage in occupations of their choice.
Services typically include:
We work from a philosophy that OCCUPATIONS is integral and central to the well being of every individual, whether that is being able to brush your teeth, walk the dog or return to work. Occupation is used as the primary therapeutic tool within O.T., and the nature of the occupation or activity is determined by the patient (or client’s) disability/dysfunction, their identified needs and their personal goals.
We call this a CLIENT-CENTRED approach using MEANINGFUL OCCUPATION. Each person is different, so the activity used therapeutically also differs from person to person. As O.T.’s we believe strongly that the client is the most important person when it comes to their rehabilitation and recovery, and therefore we work with the client at their pace to achieve the set goals, never racing ahead or jeopardizing the process.
Occupational Therapists practice in hospitals, clinics, community settings, day centres, industry and schools.
O.T.’s provide skilled treatment that help individuals of all ages achieve and maintain the lifestyles they aspire to and engage in occupations of their choice.
Services typically include:
- Individualised treatment programmes 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
- Training and guidance to family members, teachers and caregiver
We work from a philosophy that OCCUPATIONS is integral and central to the well being of every individual, whether that is being able to brush your teeth, walk the dog or return to work. Occupation is used as the primary therapeutic tool within O.T., and the nature of the occupation or activity is determined by the patient (or client’s) disability/dysfunction, their identified needs and their personal goals.
We call this a CLIENT-CENTRED approach using MEANINGFUL OCCUPATION. Each person is different, so the activity used therapeutically also differs from person to person. As O.T.’s we believe strongly that the client is the most important person when it comes to their rehabilitation and recovery, and therefore we work with the client at their pace to achieve the set goals, never racing ahead or jeopardizing the process.
Occupational Therapists practice in hospitals, clinics, community settings, day centres, industry and schools.
