Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy sessions vary dramatically in Neuro-rehabilitation, as treatment is dependent on how the individual presents and what they wish to achieve. Most common treatments include:
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Increasing independence in activities of daily living, for example washing and dressing, cooking, shopping, driving and using public transport.
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Exploration of life roles to enhance quality of life.
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Upper limb assessment and treatment programmes - including GRASP programme and constraint induced movement therapy.
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Assessments of cognition (including memory, planning, organisation and processing skills) and perception (visual and spatial awareness) and development of cognitive rehabilitation programmes.
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Support in embedding cognitive strategies into every day life.
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Brain injury education
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Fatigue management
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Falls prevention advice
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Work placement visits
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Environmental assessments and recommendations for equipment and minor adaptations
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Signposting to other services for support and advice including seating specialists, driving test centres and disability employment advisors.
Alternatively, Occupational Therapy can consist of a "one off" assessment of an individuals mobility and functional transfers around their home environment.