February 28 2013 By Sheri Montgomery Daniel Roberts Debbie Thomas and Shelley Woeste Occupational Therapy promotes function and engagement in daily habits and routines The occupation of life skills ID: 654571
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Occupational Therapy
South Main Clinic
February 28, 2013
By: Sheri Montgomery, Daniel Roberts, Debbie Thomas, and Shelley WoesteSlide2
Occupational Therapy promotes function and engagement in daily habits and routines.
The “occupation” of life skills.Slide3
Areas of Occupation
Activities of Daily Living
Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Rest and Sleep
Work
Play and LeisureSocial ParticipationEducationSlide4
Activities of Daily Living
Dressing
Grooming; combing hair, brushing teeth
Bathing
Doing Laundry
CookingManaging MoneyBeing safe in all environmentsMeal time help with feeding and foodsSlide5
Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Interacting and manipulating objects
Coloring and writing
Visual motor and visual perception tasks like puzzles, mazes and game
Fastening zippers, buttons, and snaps
Moving from the floor to standingRunning, jumping, hopping, playing on the playgroundSlide6
Work and Play/Leisure
Help with finding appropriate employment
Offer suggestions to modify the task or environment for success
Assist with training to learn the skills needed
Develop social skills for the job
Learn about money managementHelp with interaction and manipulation of toys and objectsImprove turn taking skillsHelp to develop social skillsImprove motor skills
Develop problem solving skills and abilitiesCreate interest in tasks and activitiesSlide7
Social Participation
Manage Emotions
Develop self-advocacy skills
Strengthen family bonds
Create routines and schedules
Develop social skills Slide8
Occupational Therapy
Direct services
Service Coordination
Referrals to others
Consultation
Family Education and Training
Offer positioning ideasEnsure safety
Promote sensory rich experiencesSlide9
How Can Occupational Therapy Help?
Occupational Therapists team with families to care for children and promote growth and development in natural environments where families live, work, and play.
Occupational Therapists respect the unique interests, cultural, needs and priorities of the child and family and build on their strengths and abilities
Occupational Therapists support children and families to be successful in their everyday routines.
Occupational Therapists modify activities or the environment so that individuals can participate independently or with others.
Occupational Therapists work closely with the families to identify their needs.Slide10
What Can Parents and Families Do
Encourage sensory rich play by using balls, sand and water toys, slides, swings, finger paints and magnets. During sensory play, children use their senses to as they explore, discover, examine, and organize their activities.
Encourage manipulative play, such as using play dough, playing cards, stacking blocks or boxes, putting coins into a piggy bank, LEGOS, and board games. Toys such as puzzles, pegboards, beads, lacing cards, and hand writing to help improve the child’s eye-hand coordination and dexterity.
Promote imaginative or pretend play with things like dolls and stuffed animals, toy furniture, puppets and telephones. Pretend play encourages creativity and role playing and provides an opportunity to rehearse social skills.
Choose toys that are appropriate to the child’s age and/or maturity level. Common objects, such as pots and pans, empty boxes, spools of thread, shoelaces, and wooden spoons are readily accessible and encourage children to use their imagination.
Encourage children to participate in sports and games that could improve visual, motor, and coordination skills, such as playing ball, jacks, marbles, and outdoor sports. Slide11
Recommended Toys and Activities
INFANTS
Rattles, mobiles, playmats, mirrors, crib toys, infant swings, teething toys, busy boxes and squeeze toys
TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS
Blocks, stacking rings, pegboards, shape sorters, push and pull toys, balls, books, sand and water toys, large beads, movement games, toy cars and trucks, train sets, dolls, and musical toys SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN Building sets, books, playground activities, bicycles, board games, crafts, performing art experiences-musical instruments, plays, and beginning sports
MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND ADOLESCENTS Athletics, books, performing arts, after school activities, clubs, hobbies, crafts, and limited screen timeSlide12
Community and Home
Promote safe environments
Promote safe transportation
Increase ease in transitions
Facilitate participation in community activities
Support social opportunities within the communityEstablish healthy sleep and nap schedulesDesign safe play and work areasSupport family caretaking abilitiesAssist with routine regarding homework