Question 1

What are the benefits of occupational therapy?

Accepted Answer

Occupational therapy can help residents with a range of abilities and disabilities to participate in activities that they enjoy and that are important to them. It can involve anything from helping residents regain lost skills, to adapting activities to make them more accessible to teaching new skills.

Therapists will work with residents individually to develop a treatment plan that meets their specific needs and goals. This may involve adaptations to the home or recommending equipment or therapies to help the resident continue participating in their favourite activities.

Question 2

How often do you need to see an Occupational Therapist for treatment?

Accepted Answer

Depending on your needs, you may need to see an occupational therapist once a week, once a month, or somewhere in between. Your therapist will work with you to come up with a treatment plan that meets your specific needs and goals.

Question 3

What does it cost to see an occupational therapist?

Accepted Answer

The NDIS covers occupational therapy services. If you have an NDIS plan, you can access funding for occupational therapy services. You can speak to your NDIS representative to find out more about the funding available to you.

Vastplans Care's NDIS partners can provide you with the occupational therapy services you need to help you participate in everyday activities. We can help you regain or improve your skills to live and work independently. Our occupational therapists work with individuals of all ages with a wide range of physical, mental, and developmental disabilities.

Question 4

What is occupational therapy?

Accepted Answer

Occupational therapy is a type of therapy that helps people with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities to participate in everyday activities. It helps people regain or improve their skills to live and work independently. Occupational therapists work with individuals of all ages with a wide range of physical, mental, and developmental disabilities.

Question 5

How do I know if I need occupational therapy?

Accepted Answer

If you are experiencing difficulty participating in everyday activities, you may benefit from occupational therapy. Some common indications that you may need occupational therapy include:

Difficulty with basic activities such as bathing, dressing, or cooking
Trouble completing work or school tasks
Inability to participate in leisure activities
Limited mobility or physical problems that make it difficult to perform everyday tasks.

Question 6

What does occupational therapy involve?

Accepted Answer

Occupational therapy can help residents with a range of abilities and disabilities to participate in activities that they enjoy and that are important to them. It can involve anything from helping residents regain lost skills, to adapting activities to make them more accessible to teaching new skills.

Therapists will work with residents individually to develop a treatment plan that meets their specific needs and goals. This may involve adaptations to the home or recommending equipment or therapies to help the resident continue participating in their favourite activities.

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