DEVELOP OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Everyday we occupy ourselves doing things. We do things that are needed (such as eat, sleep, play, work, go to school, or shop), things we want to do (play, socialise with friends, play sport). Some things we like to do, other things we just have to do. As we grow and develop these occupations change, we become more independent, change our favourite activities, and learn new skills that create different opportunities.

As occupational therapists, we are concerned with the “doing”. The activities that we do on a daily, weekly or less frequent basis are essential for well being, growth, independence, and participation. We analyze the requirements, the strengths of each individual, activity, and environment, and the barriers to performance. We seek to identify individualised solutions that maximise the potential of each person to achieve their desired goal.

Interventions may be targeted upon;

• developing the person's skills and abilities,
• modifying or simplifying the requirements of tasks,
• adapting the method or tools used,
• engineering the environment to provide specific supports,
• modifying to enable access ( eg home modifications)

At Develop Occupational Therapy our focus is on providing practical solutions to assist all individuals to participate in their daily lives.