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b. Occupational Therapy (OT)

Service Description Occupational Therapy provides interventions designed to improve a client’s ability to perform tasks related to daily living and work. OT is focused on enhancing cognitive, physical, and perceptual skills that contribute to independent functioning. Skill Development: – Therapeutic activities target fine motor skills, sensory integration, and activities of daily living. • Customized Interventions: – Therapy sessions are individualized based on the client's specific functional deficits. • Adaptive Equipment Training: – Clients are trained on the use of adaptive tools and strategies to overcome physical limitations. •

Goals and Objectives •

To improve client independence by increasing functional abilities. • To facilitate better integration into activities of daily living (ADLs). • To promote client self-sufficiency by refining motor and cognitive skills. • To enhance quality of life through improved engagement in meaningful activities.

Delivery Methods •

One-on-One Therapy Sessions: –

Direct interventions tailored to address specific functional deficits.

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Group Adaptation Sessions: – Programs involving adaptive exercises and collaborative skill-building. • Home Modification Consultations: – Recommendations for adapting home environments to better support client needs.

Service Limitations and Caps • Session Frequency and Duration: –

OT sessions are typically administered within a pre-defined number of sessions per week/month, which may have yearly hour limits.

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Budget Constraints: – Overall OT service costs are controlled through individualized funding caps. • Reassessment Requirements: – Periodic re-assessments are conducted to ensure that continued therapy is warranted.