OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Reducing barriers to participation
in activities of daily life
Using occupation to promote independence and enhance wellbeing
At Links Therapy our Occupational Therapists are dedicated to utilising their expertise and experience to assist individuals of all ages overcome challenges to participation in everyday activities and unlocking their true potential.
- Who do our Occupational Therapists work with?
- Children who could benefit from extra support with play, school, and social situations
- Young People making the transition between school and further education or work
- People of all ages who may be having difficulties with participating in everyday activities
- This can include:
- Individuals who are neurodiverse (including ADHD and Autism)
- Individuals who have learning disability
- People who present with distress behaviours that may challenge services
- Those who have experienced developmental trauma
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy is a holistic health and social care profession that focuses on empowering individuals of all ages to achieve independence, as well as engage in and carry out everyday activities in a way that is fulfilling and meaningful to them. Occupational Therapists draw on a wide range of theories and techniques depending on what is needed.
The focus of Occupational Therapy will vary according the priorities of each individual.
Some examples of the activities that we might think about include:
- Getting dressed
- Managing personal care tasks
- Organising and planning
- Remembering (what to take to school or steps involved in making a snack)
- Cooking
- Writing
- Educational and recreational activities / hobbies
- Engaging in community life and being part of the community
- Being in work
- Budgeting
Occupational Therapists may look at coordination, hand skills, sensory integration, perception, visual motor integration and problem-solving to determine how best to help.
What does Occupational Therapy Involve?
Our Occupational Therapists arrange to meet with you, so we can discover your priorities and what is important to you. Together, we will then work out where your strengths lie, as well as your needs, before putting a plan in place shaped around your journey and helping you to achieve your goals.
Our work with children
- Occupational Therapy can make a positive difference to the daily activities of children and young people. These include play and going to school - sometimes this can be really difficult.
- Drawing on our knowledge, skills and experience, we can work with children and young people at home, in schools, colleges and communities to develop the skills and strategies they need to manage the challenges of everyday life.
- Some of our therapists are based in schools helping education teams meet the individual needs of their learners (for example getting ready to learn, meeting their sensory needs, getting changed for PE).
Our work with adults
- Our Occupational Therapy team will use their knowledge and experience to work alongside adults with learning disabilities or those who are neurodiverse, who may be finding some part of their daily life to be a challenge.
- We are committed to working with adults and their support networks so they can live their lives in their own way.
Where do our sessions take place?
We recognise that each person’s situation is unique, which is why we provide a flexible service shaped around their needs. Whether it’s at home, nursery, school, workplace, or in the community, we ensure that our sessions are always delivered in the most suitable setting.
Our mission is to improve overall wellbeing
At Links Therapy, we are passionate about promoting independence by working with you to enhance your engagement and participation in the everyday activities that are important or meaningful to you.
We also offer customised training to families, caregivers and educators, based on the specific needs of an individual or organisation.
