Physical Limitations: Individuals with symptoms like difficulty with fine motor tasks (e.g., buttoning shirts, using utensils), decreased strength, or poor coordination due to conditions such as stroke, arthritis, or injury.
Developmental Challenges: Children showing delays in motor skills, self-care tasks, or play skills due to developmental disorders like autism or ADHD.
Cognitive Impairments: Adults with symptoms of cognitive decline (e.g., memory problems, difficulty planning or organizing) from conditions like dementia or brain injury.
Mental Health Issues: Individuals experiencing symptoms like extreme difficulty managing daily routines, or engaging in meaningful activities due to mental health conditions like depression or anxiety.
How Occupational Therapy Can Help
Daily Living Skills: Helps individuals develop or regain the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing, grooming, cooking, and managing finances.
Motor Function Improvement: Offers exercises and strategies to enhance fine and gross motor skills, coordination, and strength.
Adaptive Techniques: Provides training on using adaptive tools and techniques to facilitate easier and safer completion of daily tasks.
Cognitive Strategies: Implements strategies to manage cognitive impairments, such as memory aids and organizational systems, to support independence and quality of life.