Occupational Therapy for Adults (25+ years)
Part of living a fulfilling life is having agency and feeling confident to handle whatever life throws at us. Occupational therapy helps adults enhance their ability to manage daily challenges, whether they are facing physical, developmental, cognitive, or emotional difficulties.
Our occupational therapy helps adults with:
- Functional Capacity Assessments
- Supported Independent Living (SIL)
- Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Assessments
- Assistive Technology and Home Modifications
- Physical challenges
- Cognitive support
- Daily living support
- Social and communication skills
- Community access and leisure
- Supporting adults with sensory disability
- Neurodivergent-affirming practice
- Complex disabilities and neurological conditions
- Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
Functional Capacity Assessments
comprehensive reports for the NDIS to guide funding and supports.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Assessments
detailed assessments and recommendations to support housing and care needs.
Assistive Technology and Home Modifications
prescribing and recommending equipment such as wheelchairs, mobility aids, and home modifications to improve safety and independence.
Physical challenges
we work with people to build strength, improve balance, increase movement, and refine everyday hand skills. We also provide positioning support for people with disabilities and assistance or training in safe transfers to make daily activities safer and easier.
Cognitive support
strategies to enhance memory, organisation, and problem-solving.
Daily living support
developing skills for self-care, household management, and shared living.
Social and communication skills
fostering positive relationships and building community connections.
Community access and leisure
supporting participation in meaningful activities and interests.
Supporting adults with sensory disability
tailored strategies for people with vision impairment or other sensory needs to enhance independence and participation.
Neurodivergent-affirming practice
inclusive support for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and related conditions.
Complex disabilities and neurological conditions
tailored support for adults with physical, intellectual, or developmental disability.
Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
targeted strategies to support emotional regulation, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve resilience, with a focus on maintaining daily function and psychosocial participation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of conditions can occupational therapy address in adults?
OT can help with physical disabilities, neurological conditions (like stroke or Parkinson’s Disease), mental health challenges, cognitive impairments, and age-related conditions.
How does occupational therapy assist adults with cognitive impairments?
OT can provide strategies to improve memory, problem-solving, attention, and organisational skills, enabling adults to manage daily tasks more effectively.
What role does occupational therapy play in supporting adults with mental health issues?
OT can help manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions by developing coping strategies, improving self-care routines, and enhancing participation in meaningful activities.
Can occupational therapy help with adapting the home environment?
Yes, OTs can recommend modifications to the home environment to improve safety and accessibility, such as installing grab bars, rearranging furniture, or suggesting assistive devices.