NDIS Occupational Therapy Sydney

Occupational therapy can help individuals improve their functioning in all areas and stages of life through a functional capacity assessment. For instance, children may benefit from therapy to improve fine and gross motor skills, social skills, self-care activities, and attention in school. Adolescents may engage in occupational therapy to enhance executive functioning abilities (e.g. concentration, planning and time management), travel training, and help with transitioning into the workforce.

People who have suffered conditions such as stroke, brain injury, amputations, or other physical impairments may need an occupational therapy assessment to determine what home modifications or other equipment they need (e.g., wheelchairs, walking aids, ramps, or rails). Certain occupational therapists are also qualified to assess whether a person with a medical condition or disability can safely drive.

Like most other therapeutic interventions, the primary step of occupational therapy usually involves gaining a thorough background of the person’s medical and personal history, and specific needs for therapy. Depending on the client’s age, the occupational therapist will then formulate unique goals and a plan to teach the individual strategies to bolster their independence. Occupational therapists use standardised functional capacity assessments to identify a person’s current level of functioning and utilise evidenced-based practices and strategies e.g. assistive technology to strengthen their skills.