Occupational therapy takes a whole-person approach to both mental and physical health and wellbeing, enabling individuals to achieve their full potential.
Occupational therapy provides practical support to enable people to do the activities (occupations) that matter to them. This can help to increase people’s independence and satisfaction in all aspects of life.
“Occupation” refers to practical activities that allow people to live independently and have a sense of identity. This includes essential day-to-day tasks such as self-care, work, or leisure.
What do Occupational Therapists do?
Occupational Therapists (OTs) are skilled professionals who find solutions to everyday problems. An OT will consider all your needs – physical, psychological, sensory, social and environmental.
Occupational Therapy for people with neurodevelopmental conditions
I assess occupational functioning and sensory issues. I write OT reports and make recommendations to service-users, carers, employers or educators. I offer short-term interventions and group work if necessary, for example: advising on approaching a task differently, using equipment or assistive technology, adapting the living or working environment, and finding strategies to reach chosen goals.
I also offer specialist consultation and training to other professionals within health, social care, education, and other organisations.
I offer specialist interventions specifically designed for adults with autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, and / or mental health problems.
Typically, I help with difficulties in the following areas:
- Activities of daily living
- Employment / Education
- Leisure activities
- Sensory issues
- Social activities
- Difficulties with movement, coordination and balance