Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy addresses the ability to perform activities of daily living and to modify environments to better support engagement in these activities. Occupational therapy intervention and assessments focus on:
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Adapting the environment
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Modifying the task
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Teaching a skill
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Educating a participant or their family to increase participation in daily activities.​
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Educating a participant or their family to increase participation in the performance of daily activities
What Does An OT Do?
Fine Motor Skill
Development
Gross Motor Skill Development
Sensory Assessment & Regulation
Activities of Daily Living Assessment
(ADL)
Upper Limb Therapy
Functional Capacity Assessment
SIL & SDA Assessments
Self-Care Assessments
Falls Prevention Program
Fatigue Management Program
Assistive TechnologyTechnology Assessment, Prescription & Advice
Home Modification Assessment
School Readiness Program
Wheelchair & Seating Assessment
Vehicle Modification Assessment
Disability-Specific Camps
World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)
PO Box 53187 London United Kingdom
List of Membership Organisations
Occupational Therapists Without Borders
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Occupational Therapy Australia
1300 682 878
5/340 Gore St Fitzroy Vic
1300 422 454
(02) 4723 2700
3/30 Woodriff St Penrith
All Abilities Occupational Therapy
(02) 4731 3469
295 High St, Penrith
info@allabilitiestherapy.com.au
Living Skills Assessment & Training Programs
Handwriting & Fine Motor Skills Group
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ANJ Learning and Therapy Centre
(02) 9673 0261
Suite 202, 28 Gidley St, St Marys
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(02) 4736 8151
38 Derby St, Kingswood
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1300 073 422
0459 740 979
3/68 York Rd, Jamisontown
admin@betterrehabilitation.com.au
Occupational Therapy Driving Assessments
Getting Your Child To Ride A Bike
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(02) 4731 2432
680 High St, Penrith NSW 2750
(02) 9623 6362
Western Sydney University, Building BB, Kingswood
Online Speech & Occupational Therapy
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Diagnostics, Occupational Therapy & Speech Pathology Intervention Service (DOTS)
0422 843 396
142-150 Bringelly Rd, Kingswood
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(02) 8805 5960
12 Carsons Lane St Marys
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Jigsaw Occupational Therapy
0414 680 106
6 York Rd Penrith
jigsawoccupationaltherapy@gmail.com
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Josey Sharpe Occupational Therapy
0405 526 831
Suites 2 & 6 20-22 Woodriff St Penrith
(02) 4731 3469
Level 1, 295 High St, Penrith
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02 4739 0267
580 High St Penrith
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Spectrum Insights
0408 467 706
4 Stein Pl, Glenmore Park
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Therapy Plus Occupational Therapy
0411 467 312
(02) 4733 1100
159 Derby St, Penrith
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(02) 4739 4557
382 Great Western Hwy, St Marys
1300 422 454
(02) 4723 2700
29 Parke Street, Katoomba
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0417 696 646
PO Box 101 Hazelbrook
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0425 237 059
116 Huntley Grange Rd Springwood
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0432 851 360
111 Wentworth St Blackheath
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(02) 4739 2352
Level 1 & 2, 9 Normic Ave East Blaxland
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Lifespan Disability Therapy Services
0405 343 608
27 Waratah St Katoomba
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(02) 4739 5050
0431 957 021
19 Clarence St Glenbrook
All Abilities Occupational Therapy
(02) 4731 3469
1 Dight St Windsor
info@allabilitiestherapy.com.au
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0438 129 626
2-6 Quarry St Pitt Town
Konfident Kids
(02) 4731 3469
1 Dight St
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(02) 4578 9799
4C Laurence St, Hobartville
OT Treatment Programs
Occupational Therapists can provide treatment programmes for people who have difficulties with:
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Daily living tasks (toileting, eating, grooming, personal care, special equipment)
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Achieving developmental milestones
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Gross motor skills (balance, ball skills, running, jumping)
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Fine motor skills (using pencils and scissors, doing up buttons, zips, shoe laces etc)
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Sensory integration, sensory sensitivity/seeking (sensitivity to sound or touch, movement seeking behaviours, difficulties sitting still)
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Thinking, planning, coordination and problem solving
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Handwriting (pencil grip, letter formation, speed and organisation)
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Switch activated toys, environmental control units, computer access.
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School readiness
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Behaviour and attention regulation
OT's Work With...
Occupational Therapists work with:
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Children and adults who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Children and adults with developmental and/or intellectual delays or disorders
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Children and adults with physical disabilities
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Children who have difficulties with attention and behavior
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Children who have a history or trauma or who are placed in out of home care
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Children with Dyslexia or Dysgraphia
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Children who have difficulties with motor skill development
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Children and adults who have difficulties with handwriting
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Teachers to implement classroom strategies
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Children who are having difficulties with social skills
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School readiness
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Much more…