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Dean Therapy Services / Occupational Therapy

Dean’s Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants work with patients who have, or develop, health conditions that significantly affect their ability to manage their daily lives. Occupational therapists work individually with each patient to address their physical, developmental, social, or emotional problems with the goals of:

• Achieving or regaining a higher level of function and independent living
• Creative solutions and adaptive living when skill and strength cannot be developed or improved

Common conditions that may require occupational therapy are:

• limitations following a stroke or heart attack
• orthopedic problems
• traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• arthritis, tendonitis, multiple sclerosis, or other serious chronic conditions
• birth injuries, learning problems, or developmental disabilities
• behavioral or mental health problems including Alzheimer's, ADD/ADHD, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress
• vision or cognitive problems, spinal cord injuries, or amputations that impair independent living
• problems with drug and alcohol abuse

A referral from a physician is required in order to receive occupational therapy. Occupational therapists will work with referring physicians, other therapy specialists (such as physical and speech therapists) to provide individualized evaluations and therapy plans for each patient.

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