What does an ot do?

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What does an OT do?
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• Occupational therapists are health professionals
  who are trained to assist people to overcome
  difficulties in participating caused by injury or
  illness, psychological or emotional difficulties,
  developmental delay or the effects of ageing.

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• Their goal is to assist individuals, families,
  groups and communities to increase their
  participation in life

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Working with Children

• A childs occupations are centered around play
  and learning. Occupational therapists work with
  children with any condition, disability or
  impairment that affects their ability to perform
  the everyday activities of life and being part of
  club or group.

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This includes

• Neurological conditions
• Acute medical, surgical and orthopedic conditions
• Physical disabilities
• Developmental delay and disabilities
• Sensory and attention issues

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• Occupational therapists work in partnership with
  the child, their parents and other important
  people in the childs life such as their doctor,
  teacher and other health professionals.

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Occupational therapists can

• Help children achieve their developmental
  milestones such as fine motor skills and hand-eye
  coordination to help with play, school or
  independent skills

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• Educate and involve parents, carers and others to
  facilitate the development and learning of
  children

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• Help children with developmental delays learn
  everyday tasks (such as bathing, getting dressed,
  brushing their teeth, and feeding themselves)

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• Help children with behavioral issues maintain
  positive behaviors in all environments

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occupational therapy dubai

• Dubai Community Health CentreDubai, United Arab
  EmaritesPO Box 73810Tel  [phone]Fax
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