Common Diagnoses Treated In Occupational Therapy
Activities of Daily Living/Self-Help skills
ADD/ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Behavioral/Social Issues
Brain Injuries
Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Delays
Fine Motor/Gross Motor Delays
Genetic Disorders
Handwriting Difficulties
Learning Disabilities
Motor Coordination Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Sensory Integration/Processing Disorders
Social Skills
Spinal Cord Injuries
Upper Extremity Fracture/Sprain
Visual/Perceptual Motor Disorders
Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment
An evaluation with an occupational therapist may include the following :
Clinical Observations
Detailed History
Functional Outcome Measures
Musculoskeletal Examination
Neurologic Examination
Sensory Function
Standardized Testing
Visual Motor Examination
Occupational Therapy Treatment Strategies :
Coordination Training
Executive Functioning Skills Training
Facilitation of Hand Skill Strengthening
Fine Motor Skill Refinement
Functional Skills Training/Activities of Daily Living
Handwriting and Keyboarding Without Tears
Home Exercise Program
Organizational Techniques
Parent/Caregiver Education
Postural Control/Alignment
Proprioceptive/Body Awareness
Range of Motion – Active and Passive
Sensory Integrative Therapy