Occupational Therapy Service (OT)
Occupational therapy involves using purposeful activities and daily functions to improve the physical, mental, and sensory skills of individuals with disabilities, injuries, or medical conditions. Its goal is to enhance their ability to participate in daily life and community activities. Occupational therapy focuses on helping individuals perform their daily tasks in ways that meet their needs and age while improving their quality of life through motor, sensory, and cognitive skill development.
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy is a specialized approach designed to support individuals in developing skills that enable them to perform daily activities independently and appropriately for their needs and age. It emphasizes improving motor, sensory, and cognitive abilities.
Service Objectives
- Enhance Fine and Gross Motor Skills: Improve motor control and coordination.
- Develop Sensory Skills: Help individuals process sensory information effectively.
- Improve Cognitive Skills: Support thinking and problem-solving to enhance daily performance.
- Promote Independence: Empower individuals to perform daily activities independently.
- Improve Quality of Life: Help individuals adapt to their environment for a more balanced and fulfilling life.
The Importance of Occupational Therapy
- Improves individuals’ independence in daily life.
- Enhances adaptation to disabilities or health challenges.
- Optimizes functional abilities at home, school, or work.
- Provides family support to meet their loved one’s needs effectively.
How Does Occupational Therapy Help Individuals?
1- Developing Fine Motor Skills
Enhances hand usage in tasks such as writing, drawing, or tying shoes.
2- Improving Gross Motor Skills
Boosts physical balance and strength through activities like running or jumping.
3- Addressing Sensory Processing Issues
Assists individuals with hypersensitivity or under-responsiveness to sensory stimuli.
4- Promoting Independence
Supports daily tasks such as dressing, eating, or using the bathroom.
5- Enhancing Communication and Play
Encourages interactive play with others, improving social skills.
How Does Occupational Therapy Help Families?
- Teaches parents strategies to help individuals with daily skills.
- Reduces parental stress through practical solutions.
- Provides long-term plans for the sustainable development of individuals.
Services
Consultation with a specialist
This service offers beneficiaries a one-on-one session with an occupational therapy specialist to discuss motor and skill-related challenges, provide initial guidance, and develop a preliminary plan based on the individual's needs.
Evaluation
A comprehensive assessment is conducted to determine functional performance levels, as well as fine and gross motor skills, using standardized tools and precise analytical methods. This evaluation helps in developing a tailored treatment plan for each individual based on their strengths and areas that need improvement.
Treatment Program
Based on the assessment results, a personalized treatment program is designed to improve motor and functional abilities and enhance independence in daily activities. The program is supervised by qualified specialists and is regularly adjusted to ensure the achievement of desired goals.
Reports
To document progress and monitor the treatment plan, three types of reports are prepared
