What is occupational therapy?
The term “occupation” refers to the activities of daily living that are essential for surviving and promoting a meaningful life.
Essential activities include:- Self- care
- Work/Play
- Education
- Leisure
Occupational Therapists believe that “occupations” describe who you are and how you feel about yourself. If you are unable to do the things you want, or need to live and enjoy life, your general well-being may be affected.
Our therapist will evaluate your loved one through clinical observations, interviews, and the use of assessment tools. Through collaboration, recommendations will be tailored specific to your loved one. We will work with you to develop individualized goals to assist your loved one to be more successful in all aspects of everyday living.
The overall goal of occupational therapy in community mental health is to help people develop the skills and obtain the supports necessary for successful independent living.
At STRIVE Therapy, we see individuals with diagnoses including, but not limited to:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Visual-Motor Deficits
- Sensory Processing Disorders
- ADD/ADHD
- Learning Disabilities
- Developmental Delays
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Fine or Gross Motor Difficulties
- Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties
- Down Syndrome
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
What can occupational therapy do for my loved one?
STRIVE Therapy Services, Inc. works with individuals to develop, improve, or restore their abilities and functioning. We are trained in selecting and grading specific interventions to promote the development of individual skills for self-care, play/work and learning.
