Occupational Therapy in Flint, MI
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy (OT) is a branch of health care that helps people of all ages who have physical, sensory, or cognitive problems. OT can help them regain independence in all areas of their lives. Occupational therapists help with barriers that affect a person's emotional, social, and physical needs.
What Occupational Therapy Includes
- an evaluation made just for you that lets us know your history, life experiences, and your interests. We call this your occupational profile, and it tells us what values and activities are important to you during this conversation.
- an intervention plan that is unique to you to improve your ability to perform daily activities and reach your goals,
- and an outcomes evaluation to make sure that the goals you set with your occupational therapy practitioner are being met.
What can Occupational Therapy do for you?
Occupational therapy can help you participate in life activities (occupations) and provide recommendations for:
- Activities of daily living (such as bathing, dressing, and eating)
- Adaptive equipment (such as shower chairs, or equipment to make daily tasks easier)
- Caregiver and family training
- Planning and making the most of daily routines
- Returning to work, school, and leisure activities
- Techniques to aid in memory, concentration, and executive functioning (e.g., planning and prioritizing, functional cognition)
- Falls prevention and home safety and accessibility