Occupational Therapy

The focus of Occupational Therapy services is to promote independence in the tasks that occupy our time on a daily basis. Occupations of daily living can include self-care (bathing, dressing, eating), homemaking (meal preparation, cleaning, laundry), work or school activities, and play or leisure activities.

Occupational therapists help individuals develop or regain independence by:

  • assessing and training in the use of special devices or assistive equipment
  • adapting the living environment, at home, work, or school
  • increasing muscle strength or fine motor coordination in order to better use our hands and arms for daily tasks
  • providing instruction in energy conservation, body positioning, joint protection, or other compensatory strategies
  • splinting a hand or arm to improve function or prevent deformity
  • training in the use of a prosthetic arm or hand
  • assessing and treating problem-solving, planning, or organizational skills necessary for daily living
  • assessing and treating the play and developmental skills of a child
  • assessing and treating the reading and handwriting skills of a student