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What Is An Occupational Therapist?
Occupational therapy is an allied health profession that includes therapeutic support for participants to enhance their skills. This type of therapy can aid physical, developmental, emotional, and mental ailments. Occupational therapists are healthcare professionals who use therapy sessions to help people function better in their day-to-day lives.
NDIS And Occupational Therapy
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a support program designed to help people with any significant impairment lead independent lives. This program provides its participants with a wide range of support and allows them to function independently in their daily lives.
Occupational therapy is one of the support services funded under NDIS. The government funds this support to help participants become physically and mentally able to perform their routine activities by themselves. It provides all the necessary and reasonable support to the participants. If NDIS considers OT necessary for the betterment of the participant’s health, they will fund this support in their plan, and participants can start receiving these sessions with the help of their service providers and occupational therapist.
Responsibilities Of An Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapists work with patients by using a therapeutic approach. They conduct therapy sessions that are aimed at helping participants develop, recover, and improve their health. The role of an OT includes a wide range of responsibilities depending on the setting in which they are working; the following are some of the responsibilities that NDIS occupational therapy has to fulfil.
- Conducting a thorough evaluation of the participant’s condition.
- Creating a treatment plan including the participant’s needs.
- Help them in achieving their goals.
- Assessing the participant’s work and home environment to see if there’s any adaptation needed; if yes, advising the participant to make the change.
- Training the participant and family members for emergencies.
- Assessing the progress of participants., etc.
What To Expect From An OT?
Apart from the services mentioned above, there are some skills that a good OT must have. If your OT does not have the following skills, it might be time for you to rethink your choice and get a better therapist.
Problem Solving Skills
No two participants can have the same problems. If your OT creates a similar plan for every participant, it is not the right sign. A good OT should have incredible problem-solving skills to allow him to create different solutions for different problems.
Communication Skills
No relationship can work without good communication. Occupational therapists are supposed to have good communication skills so they can help the participants understand their situation and collaborate better. If your OT lacks communication skills and you have a hard time understanding each other, you might have to change your therapist.
Patience
Progress doesn’t happen overnight, and some participants also have a harder time understanding their plans. Oftentimes NDIS occupational therapy is a long road, and it might take more time than you expect. A good OT should be patient with the progress so the participant can take their time.If you are looking for NDIS occupational therapy, reach out to EnableU. They are registered providers and experienced support workers to help you find the right match for your NDIS plan.
