Occupational Therapy

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational therapy is a client-centred health profession concerned with promoting health and well-being through participation in occupations. The primary goal of occupational therapy is to enable people to participate in the activities of everyday life e.g. Selfcare, play, work/education, leisure and social participation.

The following components are addressed during therapy, but not limited to:

• Gross motor skills e.g. posture, balance, bilateral integration and motor planning.
• Fine motor skills
• Visual perceptual skills.
• Activities of daily living e.g. self-care, life skills, leisure time, play.
• Social participation and social skills.

Occupational therapy services offered:

• • Occupational therapy evaluations and treatment.
  • Individual, group and classroom interventions.
  • Adaptations and assistive devices to enable learners to function as independently as possible in daily life.
  • Referral for further services if required.

“Occupational therapy is where science, creativity and compassion collide.” – Jessica Kensky