Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Crutcheze helps recognize Occupational Therapy during the month of April

Occupational therapy is a important profession that helps people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Occupational therapist and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) approach is  holistic and customized approach to evaluations, interventions, and outcomes help a child with disabilities participate in school and in social situations, assist a person recovering from injuries to regain skills, aid an older adult to stay as independent as possible, and offer the specialized support and services to people of all ages and in all circumstances that only occupational therapy can provide. Occupational Therapy: Living Life To Its Fullest® is your professional brand. Help get the word out about this powerful message through your Promote OT products. - See more at: http://www.aota.org/Conference-Events/OTMonth.aspx#sthash.dFp04PVs.dpuf

Occupational therapy services typically include
  • Customized treatment programs to improve one's ability to perform daily activities
  • Comprehensive home and job site evaluations with adaptation recommendations
  • Performance skills assessments and treatment
  • Adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training
  • Guidance to family members and caregivers. 
- See more at: http://www.aota.org/en/About-Occupational-Therapy/Patients-Clients.aspx#sthash.I1oJBM8E.dpuf