Occupational Therapy Individuals who practice as Occupational Therapists in Ontario must have a graduate degree from an accredited University and must be registered with the regulatory body, the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO). All 1to1 Rehab OTs meet these technical requirements but also have years of clinical and community-based experience.
Occupational Therapists who provide home-based services aim to help people to be as safe and to function as independently as possible in their own homes. We offer assessment, education, and intervention strategies for situations such as - difficulties affecting one's ability to care for oneself or others - mobility problems that impair one's ability to function at home and in the community - wheelchair and seating assessment and follow-up, including equipment trials and application to eligible funding sources - assessment and recommendations regarding adaptations to the home, which may be as simple as the provision of grab bars , to larger adaptations such as ramps, adapted kitchens, and stair-lifts; referral and application to possible funding sources is considered when appropriate
Our Occupational Therapists also work in the school system assessing children’s abilities, recommending and providing therapy, modifying classroom equipment, and helping children participate as fully as possible in school programs and activities.
A therapist may work with children individually, lead small groups in the classroom, or collaborate with teachers.
Early intervention therapy services are provided to infants and toddlers who have, or at the risking of having, developmental delays. Specific therapies may include facilitating the use of the hands, promoting skills for listening and following directions, fostering social play skills, or teaching dressing and grooming skills. |
