How Can an Occupational Therapist Help?
Occupational therapy aims to improve the quality of an individual’s life by enhancing his or her skills in certain key areas: • Self-care activities: e.g. dressing, feeding, grooming, bathing and managing medications. • Activities of daily living: Skills required for living in the community e.g. shopping, meal preparation, household management, handling money. • Work & Education: e.g. accessing work / classroom environments, access to computer technology, difficulties with handwriting, exploring educational / work interests. • Leisure & Play Activities: Providing support and advice for performing leisure/play activities and optimising work/life balance. When looking at an individual’s performance and participation, occupational therapists may consider some of the following areas: • Environmental Adaptations: Modifying the home, work or classroom environment to enhance his/her performance and quality of life. • Postural Management: Specialised equipment to support an individual’s functi
