Occupational Therapy
Connect Allied Health occupational therapists are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). We are dedicated to promoting and supporting effective participation for children and adults in the occupations of everyday life.
Occupational therapy for children
Our paediatric occupational therapists are passionate about working with children and are skilled to target the following areas:
- Gross motor skills (whole body movement involving the large core stabilising muscles of the body to perform everyday functions, such as standing, walking, running, and sitting upright. They also include hand-eye coordination, e.g., throwing, catching and kicking).
- Fine motor skills (coordination of hands and fingers, e.g., doing up buttons and zips, using pencils, writing, and tying shoelaces).
- Sensory processing (refers to the way the brain receives, organises and responds to sensory input in order to behave in a meaningful & consistent manner, e.g., sensitivities to loud noises or light, movement seeking, and meltdowns).
- Attending and concentrating.
- Self-care tasks, e.g., toileting and dressing.
- Education for parents and carers.
Your child may benefit from occupational therapy if they:
- Have difficulties walking smoothly by 2 years.
- Have difficulties holding a crayon with thumb and finger (not fist) or eating without assistance by age 2-3 years.
- Unable to catch using body by 3 years.
- Have difficulties snipping paper by 3-4 years.
- Unable to kick a ball forward by 4 years.
- Have difficulties writing their own name by 4-5 years.
- Cannot draw basic pictures by 5-6 years.
Occupational therapy for adults
Occupational therapy can offer solutions to independence, participation, engagement and well-being for adults. Our occupational therapists are passionate about helping participants improve their mobility and quality of life, and can support the following areas:
- Activities of daily living: Self-care activities such as showering, eating, and dressing.
- Household and community functioning: Budgeting, shopping.
- Education and work: Participate effectively in learning/work environments.
- Leisure, play and social participation: Positive interaction and access to community.
- Minor home modifications: Assess and modify participants’ homes and/or community environments to improve safety and independence.
- Adaptive equipment: Prescribe and educate participants and carers in the use of adaptive equipment to assist function.
- Independence: Help participants regain or enhance their daily lives after specific events such as hip replacement or stroke.
You may benefit from occupational therapy if you:
- Would like to improve independence in activities of daily living, such as showering, toileting, dressing, cooking and self-feeding.
- Are at risk of falls or have reduced mobility.
- Have difficulties with balance and coordination.
- Require assistive devices to enhance comfort, safety and independence with day-to-day tasks.
Our Process
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Evaluation
Discuss individual needs, goals and preferences
3
Assistance
Discuss options for funding
4
Placement
Client is paired with appropriate clinician according to individual needs
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Schedule
Confirm preferred days and times for therapy
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Confirmation
Sign consent forms and service agreements
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Information Regarding Occupational Therapist Adelaide (OT Services)
Connect Allied Health is a medical business which has the capacity to provide you with an Occupational Therapist Adelaide (OT Services). Connect Allied Health is mobile business and we have the capacity to treat patients across Adelaide and South Australia. We have the ability to provide a range of medical professionals to you to help improve your health and wellbeing. The medical professionals which Connect Allied Health offer to clinics include Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists Adelaide (OT Services), Podiatrists, Dietitians and many others. An Occupational Therapist Adelaide (OT Services) will be able to provide you with an opportunity to help those who struggle with daily activities that require their physical or mental capacity because Connect Allied Health has the capacity to oversee the entire process. We look forward to working together to improve your health and wellbeing.
The Service Provided by an Occupational Therapist Adelaide (OT Services)
The Occupational Therapist Adelaide (OT Services) will be able to provide their professional knowledge from our mobile service. The Therapist will assess the patient’s capabilities and then determine the best process to improve their condition, whilst also establishing short and long term goals for the patient. The techniques provided to the patient will also be able to be completed at home, which will allow for better and more efficient results. The inclusion of Connect Allied Health and the Occupational Therapist Adelaide (OT Services) will further develop your health and wellbeing.