Hugh Said:

How can a person receive Occupational Therapy?

We Answered:

First of all, congratulations for knowing what occupational therapists do! Most people are clueless as to what the profession actually is. Now to your question...

Most occupational therapy is directed by a referral from a medical doctor. If you are truly concerned about your fine motor abilities, talk to your doctor about it and ask for a referral. Truthfully, I don't know if a neuropsychologist can give a referral or not...it might be worth a try to ask him/her.

The occupational therapist will give you some exercises to strengthen your pinch and improve your coordination. It will be up to you to do these exercises to help yourself. But, if you do not improve, the therapist should help you figure out tools that will help you do fine motor tasks with greater ease. Tools such as "button hooks" and "rocker knives" might be something you could use successfully.

Good luck. I hope you are able to get the assistance you are seeking.