The Occupational Therapy services we offer help our clients to gain or regain skills that allow them to complete everyday tasks. Our Occupational therapists teach patients/clients new ways to complete these tasks or to help them relearn the bodily mechanisms that were initially lost. In some cases where movement or physical ability was lost, our occupational therapists may create or prescribe the use of assistive devices to allow clients to maintain independence in their daily lives.
Some of the most common activities we can help clients learn to complete include:
- Bathing.
- Getting dressed.
- Eating.
- Moving around freely.
- School or work-related tasks.
- Handle some sensory behaviours
Occupational Therapies We Offer
When it comes to occupational therapy, multiple types will be beneficial to different patients/clients. Understanding what this service can bring will help determine if it is right for you or a loved one. Examples of the different types of occupational therapy that are offered can be found below:
General Occupation Therapy
In its most overarching form, general occupational therapy focuses on helping patients whose functional capabilities are impacted by pain, injury, disability, or illness.
It can help:
- Children complete tasks at school.
- Adults manage their work responsibilities.
- Teach self-care skills so people can remain independent.
- Allow clients to participate in sports or remain active.
Occupational Therapy for Autism
Autism is a condition that falls onto a wide spectrum of severity and affects people of all ages. Occupational therapy can be used to help those dealing with this condition. These sessions can take place at school, therapy centre, or even from their home.
Geriatric Occupational Therapy
As people age, we tend to lose control of bodily functions slowly. This loss of autonomy can be difficult to deal with, as many people fear they will be unable to remain independent as a result of these developments. Geriatric occupational therapy can help the older generations cope with and manage their new limitations, so they don’t have to give up their right to live happily on their own.
Occupational Therapy in Sayville for Mental Health
Occupational therapy for mental health is a continually growing field. Your mental health should always be treated with the utmost importance, and our occupational therapists can help patients learn efficient methods of self-care. Conditions occupational therapy is used for can include the following:
- Panic attacks.
- Depression.
- Schizophrenia.
- Bipolar disorder.