Occupational Therapy

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapy is a client-centered health profession focused on promoting health and well-being through meaningful activities.The primary goal of Occupational Therapy is to help people participate in everyday activities.Occupational therapists achieve this by working with individuals and their communities to strengthen their ability to engage in activities they want, need, or are expected to do, or by modifying the activity or environment to better support them (WFOT, 2012).

Who Can Benefit from Occupational Therapy Services:

Pervasive Developmental Disorders (ASD) & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Learning Difficulties

Intellectual Developmental Disorder

Cerebral Palsy

Syndromes (e.g., Down, Rett, Fragile X)

Sensory Processing Difficulties

Difficulties in Mobility (gross and fine motor skills)

Difficulties in Social Skills Participation

Difficulties with Self-Regulation and Emotional Management

Difficulties in Daily Living Activities , self-care (e.g., dressing, feeding, toileting, hygiene)

Difficulties with Concentration, Attention, Memory, and Organization

Premature Infants