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Occupational Therapy Adult Disorders Pediatric Disorders Specific Programs
Occupational therapists assist children and
adults with health conditions that affect their ability to manage their daily lives. Many
individuals can achieve or regain a higher level of independence with this intervention. When
skill and strength cannot be developed or improved, occupational therapy offers creative solutions
and alternatives to carrying out daily activities.
The Continuum's occupational therapists are highly skilled in helping individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. The goal is to assess the needs of the client and develop customized programs in coordination with the client and family. In addition to their general knowledge and skills, they have developed specialty programs in pre-skills driving assessment, sensory integration, home safety assessments, craniosacral and myofascial therapy. (see Specific Programs for details). Our occupational therapists have strong background and training in human growth and development with specific emphasis on the social, emotional, and physiological effects of illness and injury. The programs span all ages and when indicated they work as a team with the other therapies, physicians, and family/caregivers. In more complex cases they may co-treat with a speech-language pathologist. EVALUATION AND TREATMENT FOR ADULTSDiagnoses:
PEDIATRIC POPULATION WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM OUR PROGRAMS Diagnoses:
Treatment Approaches Include:
CranioSacral Therapy CranioSacral Therapy strengthens the body's ability to take better care of you. It helps alleviate a range of illness, pain and dysfunction, including:
Back Home Safety Evaluations, Education and Training Most people prefer to remain in their own homes despite injuries, illnesses, diseases or general debilities that limit functional abilities and threaten independence. The Continuum's occupational therapists specialize in:
Pre-Driving Assessment and Training Program Driving is the key to independence for individuals in their daily activities, social networking and access to resources. Losing the ability to drive may upset a person's balance of life, work, home and leisure, with a possible psychological and emotional decline. When a person is faced with a decline in function, both physically and cognitively, driving can become unsafe. Our goal at The Continuum is to help people maintain independence and safety as they age or are faced with a disability. A pre-driving skills evaluation can determine whether a person should continue to drive and identify possible problem areas that include:
Referrals for further on the road testing or training may be recommended. Concerned about a loved one's driving abilities? Encourage the person to complete the questionnaire. Check the box if the statement applies to you. AM I A SAFE DRIVER? I get lost while driving. My friends and family members say they are worried about my driving. Other cars seem to appear out of nowhere. I have trouble seeing signs in time to respond to them. Other drivers drive too fast. Other drivers often honk at me. Driving stresses me out. After driving, I feel tired. I have had more "near misses" lately. Busy intersections bother me. Left-hand turns make me nervous. The glare from oncoming headlights bothers me. My medication makes me dizzy or drowsy. I have trouble turning the steering wheel. I have trouble pushing down on the gas pedal or brakes. I have trouble looking over my shoulder when I back up. I have been stopped by the police for my driving recently. People will no longer accept rides from me. I don't like to drive at night. I have more trouble parking lately. If you have checked any of the boxes, your safety may be at risk when you drive. Contact your doctor or our occupational therapy department about ways to improve your safety when you drive. Back Sensory Integration Therapy We are constantly receiving information about the physical status of our body and the environment around us. We are most familiar with the senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. However there are other sensations as well. Our nervous system detects changes in movement and gravity and include:
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