OT Process
The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework serves as our guide to provide holistic therapy to individuals facing occupational challenges.
The OT process involves:
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Evaluation
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Intervention
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Outcomes
Evaluation
Medical History/
Occupational Profile
We take a detailed look at the client's medical history to gain a deeper understanding of their physical and emotional conditions.
Analysis of Occupational Performance
- Select appropriate assessments
- We evaluate the client's abilities, including motor skills and problem-solving, to ascertain their strengths and challenges.
Synthesis of Evaluation Process
- Environmental factors, such as work and living conditions, are assessed to identify potential barriers to the client's ability to participate in meaningful activities.
- Interpreting the assessment data to identify supports and hindrances to occupational performance
Intervention Planning
Develop Plan/
Setting Meaningful Goals
- Working with the students to identify their personal goals, then develop specific, measurable, and achievable objectives that align with their occupational needs.
- Decide on methods for service delivery
Discharge Planning
Consider potential discharge needs and plans.
Team Collaboration
Working closely with the student, family, and the IEP team to ensure a collaborative approach to meeting the student's needs.
Intervention Implementation
Building Rapport
A therapeutic relationship is built between the client and the therapist to establish trust and rapport.
Focusing on Skills
Delivering skilled services to teach and practice new skills and adaptations directly related to students' annual goals.
Measuring Progress
Address newly identified challenges and make appropriate adaptions to ensure progress.
Intervention Review
Reevaluate
Reevaluate the plan and how it is implemented relative to achieving outcomes.
Modify
Modify the plan as needed
Determine Needs
Determine the need for continuation or discontinuation of services and for referral to other services
Outcomes
Select Outcomes Early
Select outcome measures early in the occupational therapy process
Use Outcome Measures to Measure Progress
Comparing progress toward goal achievement with outcomes throughout the intervention process