Occupational Therapy

The aim of Occupational Therapy (OT) is to maximize the infant or child's potential to participate in daily activities by minimizing the impact of disease and disability through the use of purposeful activity. The Occupational Therapist (OT) is dual trained in physical and mental health. The Occupational Therapist will assess the child's physical and mental health as well as the environmental impact on participation in daily activities.

What does an Occupational Therapist do?

An Occupational Therapist:

• Assesses children's abilities and potential within the context of their family, physical and psychosocial environment.
• Enables children to maintain a balance and maximize their participation in daily activities, including self-care, school related tasks, and leisure time.

• Problem solves barriers to participation in daily activities

• Uses activity as a therapeutic tool

• Adapts environments to maximize the child's ability to engage in activities