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Occupational Therapy Definition

Virginia Said:

does any one no some goode definitions of activity analysis with regard to occupational therapy?

We Answered:

Your question doesn't make any sense. Can you rephrase it in a way that will help us to answer you?

Isaac Said:

What is the definition of occupational therapy?

We Answered:

Occupational therapy (OT) is skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. OT gives people the "skills for the job of living" necessary for independent and satisfying lives. 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

Hector Said:

Role of Occupational Therapy in the Schools...what are your thoughts/suggestions?

We Answered:

As far as inclusion OT, I would suggest that you ask the teachers who are working with the child for specifics. What do they see as the areas of need, and what supports do they want from you? You are probably correct that trying to work with the student directly is a disruption of class time, but maybe the teacher could use advice on suggestions to improve the child's fine motor skills (in addition to handwriting, this could include things such as scissor use, clothing fasteners, etc.) You may be able to provide equipment/ materials that the student could use in the classroom (slantboards, pencil grips, adapted scissors, etc.) You might also be able to help the teacher develop strategies for kids who have sensory integration issues. I don't think that many general education teachers realize what sorts of services OTs can provide, so asking the teacher for a brief meeting (or an email exchange) to determine the specifics would be a good place to start.

As a special day class teacher, I have OT goals imbedded in the curriculum, so that the students have practice opportunities many times throughout each day. I rely on our OT (who does direct instruction with the students once a week) for suggestions on additional ways I can infuse our OT goals into our daily work. She also provides us with the loan of materials that we can try out to see if they meet the needs of the student (adaptive seating devices, adaptive zipper pulls, various kinds of lined paper, etc.) so we can try them out before we purchase them. And I appreciate her perspective on how some of the behaviors and skills deficits may be addressed.

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