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OT Interventions
Types of OT inverventions
Term | Definition |
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Occupation-based intervention | Client engages in client-directed occupations that match identified goals. EX: Dressing, feeding, writing letter, meal prep., care of pets, play (when play is goal), shoe tying. |
Purposeful activity | Client engages in specifically selected activities that allow the client to develop skills that enhance occupational engagement. EX: grasp and release activities, tossing and catching ball, scooping beads to work on spoon use, handwriting worksheets. |
Preparatory methods | Practitioner selects directed methods and techniques that prepare the client for occupational performance. Used in prep for or concurrently w/purposeful and occupation-based activities. EX: physical engagement modalities (ultrasound, hot pack, splinting) |
Consultation | The OT provides education/recommendations w/out direct intervention. EX: Common in school-based practice w/ classroom-level interventions, as well as early intervention w/ providing recommendations for families to carry out at home. (for whole family) |