Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapists increase an individual’s participation and independence in daily life skills (occupations). They address the child and youth’s physical (motor), psychological, and cognitive aspects to enhance occupational performance by working closely with the family and others.

Following a comprehensive evaluation, intervention may focus on:

• Daily living skills such as feeding, eating, dressing, toileting, hygiene, and sleep.
• Play and leisure skills (e.g., turn-taking, exploration, motor planning).
• Functional cognitive skills such as problem solving, attending, sequencing.
• Physical skills to increase movement, strength, balance, coordination.
• Fine motor and visual motor skills to enhance education and work (e.g., handwriting, cutting, dexterity).
• Self-regulation and sensory processing to enhance participation in the environment.
• Strategies to enhance social interactions (e.g., coping skills, social-emotional cues).
• Modifications or adaptations to environment or equipment to increase independence.