Working with both adjust and children, occupational therapy services empowers clients to accomplish the daily occupations that matter to them. Regular OT sessions offer guidance and support for clients seeking to master skills needed for self-care, work, play and leisure activities, and community involvement. Here, we’ve outlined some common occupational therapy.
Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Yes, little ones have “occupations,” too! Sometimes, children need OT services to hit developmental and educational milestones in the areas of learning and play, sensory processing, motor development, self regulation, social interactions, and self-care skills. Pediatric occupational therapists can help with feeding, dressing, tolerating various sensory input like messy textures or loud sounds, exploring and learning through play, improving handwriting, and promoting activities of daily living (ADL) skills.
OT for Sensory Processing
Some therapists work specifically with children, adolescents, and adults who have sensory processing disorder (SPD). Sensory processing problems are especially common for individuals on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). People with SPD may have problems registering, perceiving, interpreting, assimilating and responding to sensory input from the environment. As a result, the individual may have issues regulating their sensory system, discriminating sensory information, or planning motor responses. Occupational therapists specialize in helping clients to improve their ability to process and respond to sensory information so that they can engage in everyday activities.
Feeding and Eating
Many conditions can impact a person’s ability to properly consume foods. Issues in this area can be especially upsetting because this particular ADL is crucial survival and a common way to socially interact with others. OTs facilitate this process by addressing sensory concerns, providing adaptive equipment as needed, and educating both clients and families about techniques that promote safe eating.
Geriatric OT for Older Adults
Geriatric occupational therapists specialize in helping older adults to be independent with daily activities and to age in place as they experience changes in their physical and/or mental status. There are many reasons why an older adult may need occupational therapy services, including:
- To cope with neurological disorders like strokes and dementia
- To prevent falls
- To recover from surgeries or illnesses
- To compensate for declines in vision, strength, endurance, balance or motion associated with aging.
- To safely age in their own homes
Clinical intervention enables older adults to live more independently.
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