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Do I need Occupational Therapy?
The following questions may help you to think about your own situation:
How do you spend your time?
Think about a typical day. What activities do you do or want to do?
What roles do you find important in your life at home, in your community or as a parent, grandparent, volunteer, swimmer or artist? Where do you spend your time and energy?
Tasks you complete may include...
Self care activities such as:
- Caring for yourself, dressing, bathing, eating, sleeping
- Leaving your home independently
- Getting around in the community, shopping, taking care of bills and money
Work activities such as:
- Volunteer work, activities outside the home
- Taking care of the house, cooking, cleaning, gardening
- Taking care of family members, spouse, children, grandchildren
- Paid or unpaid work related activities
Leisure activities such as:
- Hobbies
- Time spent socializing with other people, visiting, traveling
- Quiet time, being creative, relaxing, being active, having fun
What activities are of concern to you?
Are you concerned about your ability to manage any activities that you want to do or need to do? Are there activities that you are expected to be able to do which are difficult to manage? You may decide that these tasks are not problems you want to spend your time on. Or, there may be several activities that you would prefer to do more independently, safely, quickly or effortlessly. Which of these activities are most important to you?
If you have identified an activity or task that is a concern for you, an occupational therapist may be able to help you address this area. Please speak to the OT in your program or ask for a referral.