NDIS Case Studies #2
Samuel: Samuel is a young boy who has been utilising the NDIS for the past 2 years. Goal: increase verbal communication skills NDIS has allowed Samuel’s parents, Kerrie and Michael, to choose and tailor the necessary supports to suit Samuel’s needs. This included engaging in services such as speech, occupational and physio therapy as well...
How to find the Right OT to meet your needs
Occupational therapists assist people to participate in everyday activities through overcoming barriers. Typically, occupational therapists complete assessments on the clients to assess their functional needs. They can recommend, trial and prescribe adaptive equipment with the aim of increasing independence or teach alternative techniques and or improve current skills in completing tasks. Occupational therapists can provide...
NDIS Case Studies #1
Tania: At age 39, Tania suffered from a stroke and as she recovered she was confined to her rehabilitation bed in an aged care facility for three years, away from her family and community. Goal 1: Using an electric wheelchair Goal 2: Reunite with husband and daughter NDIS has helped through Tania accessing and using an electric...
Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist – What are the Differences?
A physiotherapist typically treats the physical source of the injury, “impairment”, with the aim to restore and improve mobility and prevent further injury. An occupational therapist’s role is to improve functional abilities whilst carrying out daily life/ activities (i.e. complete everyday activities with the “impairment”.) Occupational therapists can assess and evaluate the client in their...
Making the business case for safe patient handling
We found this Interesting video on the cost analysis of a safe patient handling program from the Risk Authority Stanford. This may be useful to some of you Manual Handling Co-ordinators and Work Health Safety officers out there if you are trying to build a business case for implementing changes in your facility. We see...
How an Occupational Therapist Can Help You
You may have heard of Occupational Therapy but are not exactly sure how this profession can help you and how you can go about finding one to suit you. Firstly the term “Occupational Therapy” can often be confusing as it may carry the misconception that the therapy is offered at areas of employment or that...
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