What is Occupational Therapy?               

Occupational therapy refers to the use of meaningful occupation to assist people who have difficulty in achieving a healthy and balanced lifestyle; and to enable an inclusive society so that all people can participate to their potential in daily occupations of life. Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants work with a variety of individuals who have difficulty accessing or performing meaningful occupations.

Most commonly, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants work with people with disabilities to enable them to maximize their skills and abilities. Occupational therapy gives people the "skills for the job of living" necessary for living meaningful and satisfying lives.

Customized intervention 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.

When people have strokes, sustain injuries, or have chronic mental or physical health problems, occupational therapists help them engage in occupations or everyday activities that are personally meaningful, socially satisfying, and culturally relevant.

 

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Our Locations:                                                                                      Oakland Regional Hospital  Map it!             22401 Foster Winter Dr.                      Southfield, MI 48075                      248.423.5100

Oakland Regional  Map it!                        Macomb Center                                            11012 East 13 Mile Road                         Warren, MI 48093                          586.751.9800