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A GUIDE TO FINDING RELIABLE ONLINE OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY
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1. WRITE DOWN YOUR ANSWERS ON A NOTEPAD IN YOUR
COMPUTER. 2. STRICTLY NO OPENING OF NOTES. 3.
STRICTLY NO TAKING OF SCREENSHOTS. 4. NOT
FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
REGARDLESS IF THE ANSWER IS CORRECT. 5. QUESTIONS
WILL BE FLASHED FOR 45 SECONDS.
After an illness or injury, what many of us care
most about is regaining wholeness quickly and
efficiently. We want to gain full dependence so
that we can function normally in the shortest
time possible. The good news is this is possible.
Online occupational therapy services have made
things even better.
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When the road to wholeness is marked with
obstacles preventing you from attending sessions
smoothly, this service can come through. Its
also relatively cheaper and more convenient.
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Online-based occupational therapy is so popular
in Australia right now. We have many
practitioners providing the service, which
unfortunately makes finding the right one a
daunting task. But this difficulty shouldnt be
an excuse to settle on the first option you find.
Doing this only puts your wellness at risk.
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A reliable and highly-skilled online occupational
therapist will fully address your physical,
sensory, or cognitive problems quickly and in the
best way possible. In the article, we discuss the
qualities you should look out for during your
hunt for such a therapist.
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LICENSURE
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Contrary to what many people think, online
occupational therapists are trained professionals
engaging in private practice. They are approved
by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
who then give them a go-ahead to operate. Your
preferred online OT should therefore be licensed.
Do not be tempted to go for one without a license
because everyone says they are the best. You will
be risking your health. You can check the
licensing information on their websites or ask
them directly. Many qualified and approved OTs
are also listed in the National Health Services
Directory. Check it out if you need more proof.
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SPECIALIZATION
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Occupational therapy is a wide scope dealing with
various needs. Hiring the first online therapist
you bump into without inquiring what they are
good at could see you end up with the wrong OT
for your condition. For instance, you may find
yourself working with an OT who is good at social
problems when your needs revolve around emotional
inadequacy.But its easy to avoid such instances.
Just find out if your preferred online
occupational therapist has dealt with needs like
yours before and how they fared. Also, ask them
about the areas they have specialised in.
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VERSATILITY
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Sometimes you will need an OT who can handle more
than one problem. You could be suffering from
emotional stress due to a life-changing accident
and at the same time battling drug addiction.
Some occupational therapists specialise in
various fields, including online counselling
psychotherapy. Make it your goal to find one who
can address your different conditions. Check how
flexible they are in dealing with different
mental and physical conditions.Going for one who
is limited to only one area is more likely to be
expensive since you will still need to hire
another OT to cover the missing bit. This also
slows down recovery as the different therapists
will need to keep comparing notes to see how to
best help you.
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GOOD REVIEWS
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Nowadays its easy to access patient feedback.
Online occupational therapy hasnt been spared.
Satisfied patients will not hesitate to share
their therapy experiences on the OTs online
platforms and other doctor review websites.
Disgruntled ones too will share their experiences
to discourage others from trying what they think
are horrific services. Online reviews and
feedback from the OTs current and previous
patients will help you to make correct decisions.
You can use this free information to determine if
an occupational therapist will deliver or not.
Some of the patients will even leave their
contact details, giving you a chance to find out
more if you wish to.
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COST PAYMENT OPTIONS
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Although online occupational therapy is
relatively cheaper compared to in-house
counselling, some therapists charge higher than
others. There are also those who offer lukewarm
services and charge cheaply for that.To avoid
falling for either, compare the prices of your
shortlisted online occupational therapists
against the quality of services they offer. This
way, you will be able to tell who charges
reasonably and provides the best services. Also,
ask about the mode of payment and if all their
charges are to be cleared upfront. There are many
payment arrangements for online counselling
psychotherapy. Have your OT explain theirs in
detail. This will save you from surprise bills
and other inconveniences.
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Begin your journey to finding reliable online
occupational therapy services by taking into
consideration these five points. They will make
your search easier, smoother and worth it.
Occupational Therapy Australia also has a service
that can help you locate a practitioner who works
in private practice. Make use of it when
narrowing down your options.
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