OT Can…

Help others to develop the skills for the job of living so they are able to participate more fully in life

Help a person develop strategies to cope with anxiety,  poor attentional skills, organizational difficulties and sensory sensitivities

Assist a person to understand their condition and the impact that it has on daily living

Suggest how to modify a task or the environment to be more conducive to learning and optimal performance

Support children to be more productive in their school performance by improving fine motor skills required for handwriting and keyboarding

Facilitate the development of positive social interaction skills and age appropriate play skills

Provide recommendations to help a child manage their temper and learn to identify their emotions

Help a child improve their body awareness, motor planning and motor coordination through meaningful activities

Suggest adaptive strategies including how to cope with transitions

Teach a child how to perform self-care activities such as teeth brushing, eating with utensils, toileting and dressing