Who May Benefit From Occupational Therapy Services?

People of all ages with a variety of diseases / diagnoses can benefit from occupational therapy services. Dr. Rutherford does not treat a diagnosis – she treats the entire person who has a specific diagnosis.. She views and treats clients in a holistic manner:  mind, brain, and body! The goal of occupational therapy services is to help clients participate in the daily activities that are meaningful and important.

Developmental delay

Autism

ADD / ADHD

Oppositional defiant disorder

Sensory processing disorder

Birth injury or birth defects

Learning disability

Behavioral diagnoses or difficulties

Mental health diagnoses / histories of trauma

Physical injuries

Cancer

Genetic disabilities 

Cerebral palsy

Down syndrome 

AND MORE – Ask Dr. Rutherford for additional information

Fine motor skills

Motor coordination / strength

Sensory processing 

Self-care skills

Executive functioning

Feeding

Attention / focus

Visual-motor / perceptual skills

Body awareness / spatial awareness

Self-regulation skills (emotional regulation skills)

Symptoms of anxiety / depression

Improve fine motor skills for daily routines (play, school, chores, work, hobbies, etc)

Address sensory / attention to increase focus in daily activities

Learn, re-learn, or rehabilitate basic life skills (bathing, dressing, toothbrushing, feeding, meal preparation, medication management, schedule management, money management, organizational management)

Assess a person’s need for specialized equipment for mobility, bathing, feeding, dressing, use of upper body

Improve body awareness and behavioral responses that may be related to mental health conditions