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Occupational therapy is skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. Occupational therapy assists people in developing the "skills for the job of living" necessary for independent and satisfying lives.
Services typically include customized treatment programs to improve one's ability to perform daily activities Comprehensive home and job site evaluations with adaptation recommendations Performance skills assessments and treatment Adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training Guidance to family members and caregivers Some of the health conditions that benefit from occupational therapy include Work-related injuries including lower back problems or repetitive stress injuries Limitations following a stroke or heart attack Arthritis, multiple sclerosis, or other serious chronic conditions Birth injuries, learning problems, or developmental disabilities Mental health or behavioral problems including Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress Problems with substance use or eating disorders Burns, spinal cord injuries, or amputations Broken bones or other injuries from falls, sports injuries, or accidents Vision or cognitive problems that threaten the ability to drive.
Occupational therapy practitioners are skilled professionals whose education includes the study of human growth and development with specific emphasis on the social, emotional, and physiological effects of illness and injury. The occupational therapist enters the field with a bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree. The occupational therapy assistant generally earns an associate degree. Practitioners must complete supervised clinical internships in a variety of health care settings, and pass a national examination. Most states also regulate occupational therapy practice. |
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| P O Box 14806 |  | Baton Rouge, LA 70898 | | 225-291-4014 |
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